PepsiCo Inc. Activity Overview – February 2026

Shareholder Transactions

  • Largest Purchase – Focused Investors LLC acquired 386,100 shares of PepsiCo (PEP), marking the most significant institutional buy recorded on 1 Feb 2026.
  • Other Major Purchases –
  • EARNED WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC bought 2,075 shares.
  • TOKIO MARINE ASSET MANAGEMENT CO LTD purchased 1,445 shares.
  • Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC added 1,632 shares.
  • Birch Hill Investment Advisors, LLC acquired 4,618 shares.
  • Symmetry Partners, LLC bought 432 shares.
  • Financial Management Professionals, Inc. purchased 103 shares.
  • Notable Sales –
  • Krilogy Financial LLC sold 2,699 shares.
  • LODESTAR PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC divested 225 shares.
  • BENEDICT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, Inc. sold 466 shares.
  • Berger Financial Group, Inc. sold 791 shares.
  • PLIMOTH TRUST CO, LLC liquidated 204 shares.
  • TFR Capital, LLC sold 139 shares.
  • GREATMARK INVESTMENT PARTNERS, Inc. disposed of 876 shares.

These transactions collectively indicate active trading by institutional investors, with a net buying trend in early February.

Market Position

  • Closing Price (29 Jan 2026): $153.63
  • 52‑Week Range: $127.60 (low, 25 Jun 2025) – $160.15 (high, 3 Mar 2025)
  • Market Capitalization: $203.31 billion
  • Price‑to‑Earnings Ratio: 28.28

PepsiCo’s share price remains comfortably within its 52‑week band, reflecting stable valuation relative to recent performance.

Strategic Developments

On 31 Jan 2026, a Bloomberg‑style report titled “PepsiCo (PEP) Enters a New Strategic Chapter as BNP Paribas Highlights Earnings Upside” was released. While the source does not detail the specific strategic moves, the headline suggests that BNP Paribas identified potential upside in PepsiCo’s earnings, likely linked to recent operational initiatives or market positioning. This commentary aligns with the recent institutional buying activity, indicating confidence in the company’s forward‑looking prospects.

Contextual Summary

The period from late January to early February 2026 saw heightened institutional interest in PepsiCo’s shares, with several large purchases outweighing smaller sales. The company’s valuation metrics—market cap, P/E ratio, and share price—remain solid within historical ranges. The strategic commentary from BNP Paribas further supports a positive outlook for future earnings, which may be a driver behind the observed buying momentum.