PepsiCo Stock Shows Strong Q1 Results with 20% Upside Potential
10d ago· 1 min readenInsight
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Summary
PepsiCo stock is trading at $144.19, near its 52-week high of $169.96, with a 12-month price target of $172.85 suggesting nearly 20% upside. Q1 FY26 results exceeded consensus with core EPS of $1.61 vs $1.5442 expected, revenue of $19.44 billion, and operating margin up 210 basis points to 16.5%. International growth, particularly in EMEA (up 18%), Latin America Foods (up 16%), and Asia Pacific Foods (up 11%), drove gains alongside improved convenient foods organic volume. The article presents a bullish outlook with a buy recommendation and 90% confidence.
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A 24/7 Wall St. 12-month price target of $172.85 implies 19.87% upside and a fresh all-time high, with a buy recommendation and 90% confidence
Q1 FY26 results released April 15, 2026 showed core EPS of $1.61 versus $1.5442 consensus, revenue of $19.44 billion, and operating margin up 210 basis points to 16.5%
International growth drove gains, with EMEA up 18%, Latin America Foods up 16%, and Asia Pacific Foods up 11%
PepsiCo is projected to reach a new all-time high in 2026 with a $172.85 12-month target and a buy recommendation.
