The chart below shows how PEP performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PEP sees a -0.16% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.31% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.81%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Frito Volume Growth: Frito volumes trended in the right direction in the third quarter, indicating positive growth in the category.
Gen Z Snacking Trends: The company has seen Gen Z snacking patterns favoring the growth of their category, leading to increased brand loyalty.
Growth Normalization and Stability: After three years of outsized growth for Frito, the year is expected to be a year of normalization, which is a positive sign for stability.
U.S. Food Business Outlook: The company is optimistic about the long-term growth potential of the food business in the U.S., indicating confidence in future performance.
Potato Chips Segment Growth: The expansion efforts in the potato chips segment are expected to continue driving growth, with a focus on premium offerings.
Negative
Frito Volume Trends: Frito volumes trended in the right direction in the third quarter, category backdrop is still tough, and you offered a lot of detail in the prepared remarks and kind of the strategy from here.
Year of Normalization: We knew this year was going to be a year of normalization and that's what's happening.
Consumer Behavior Shift: The consumer is reassessing patterns and with mobility and some of the financial situation.
Sustained Category Growth: We think that the category will continue to grow at the pace of the past because of the long-term trends that I referred to.
Investment and Brand Innovation: We think our category with investments that we are putting back into the business and the health of our brands and the innovation that we have in place for this year and next year will deliver much more than 1%.
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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