PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge
New York, Jan 15, 2026, 14:28 EST — Regular session Shares of PepsiCo (PEP.O) climbed roughly 0.6%, reaching $146.8 in afternoon trading Thursday. This matters since PepsiCo stands as a key consumer-staples bellwether, with investors now debating how much “pricing power” remains as shoppers continue trading down. Investors are turning their attention to the company’s upcoming earnings, hoping for updated data on U.S. snack volumes, promotions, and margins following months of discussion around affordability. U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, fueled by a chip sector rally that ended a two-day skid. Investors shifted focus away from the largest tech giants. “Stocks are