PepsiCo Surges 1.64% Amid 40.32% Volume Drop Ranks 116th in Trading Activity

On July 29, 2025, PepsiCo (PEP) traded higher by 1.64% with a trading volume of 0.90 billion, a 40.32% decline from the previous day. The stock ranked 116th in trading activity, reflecting mixed institutional investor activity and recent earnings performance.

Institutional investors showed divergent strategies. Kirtland Hills Capital Management increased its holdings by 44.7% in Q1, while Motco reduced its stake by 6.2%. Other firms, including HB Wealth Management and Mediolanum International Funds, raised their positions by over 36% in the same period. These movements highlight ongoing strategic reallocations amid market volatility.

PepsiCo reported Q2 earnings of $2.12 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.09, with revenue of $22.73 billion, a 1.0% year-over-year increase. The company also announced a 5% dividend hike to $1.4225 per share, payable on September 30. Despite a payout ratio of 103.64%, the dividend boost and earnings beat signaled resilience in its core operations.

Analysts adjusted price targets following the report. Wells Fargo raised its target to $154, while Bank of America cut its estimate to $145. The stock maintains an average "Hold" rating with a consensus target of $158.73, reflecting cautious optimism about cost pressures and volume trends.

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