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NASDAQ:PEP 21 December 2025 - 30 March 2026

SCHD ETF Rebalance Adds Abbott, UnitedHealth as Dividend Fund Inflows Hit 4-Year High

SCHD ETF Rebalance Adds Abbott, UnitedHealth as Dividend Fund Inflows Hit 4-Year High

Schwab’s U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) increased health care holdings to 18.5% in its annual rebalance, adding Abbott Laboratories and UnitedHealth Group near the top at about 3.8% each. SCHD attracted $4 billion in Q1 as U.S. dividend funds pulled in $24.1 billion, the highest first-quarter inflow in four years. SCHD closed at $30.48 Monday, up 0.13%.
30 March 2026
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PepsiCo stock jumps nearly 5% after-hours as snack price cuts and buyback plan land

PepsiCo stock jumps nearly 5% after-hours as snack price cuts and buyback plan land

PepsiCo shares rose 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $162.85 after the company announced U.S. snack price cuts of up to 15%. Quarterly revenue and adjusted profit beat estimates, and PepsiCo reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. The company also unveiled a $10 billion buyback plan and raised its dividend 4% to $5.92 per share. North American beverage volumes slipped despite higher global prices.
4 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock price jumps as traders crowd into “defensive” names before earnings week

PepsiCo stock price jumps as traders crowd into “defensive” names before earnings week

PepsiCo shares rose 3.3% to $153.63 Friday, defying a broader market decline as trading volume spiked to 12.6 million shares. Coca-Cola and Mondelez also gained. Investors shifted to defensive stocks ahead of PepsiCo’s quarterly results, due Tuesday. The company is expected to update its 2026 forecast and cash return plans.
31 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock climbs as investors crowd into defensive staples during Wall Street slide

PepsiCo stock climbs as investors crowd into defensive staples during Wall Street slide

PepsiCo shares rose 1.7% to $145.98 Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 ETF’s 0.8% drop as investors shifted to defensive stocks after mixed bank earnings. Evercore ISI reaffirmed its “In Line” rating and $152 target, citing upcoming management commentary. PepsiCo remains about 10% below its March 52-week high. The company will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock rebounds into weekend; eyes turn to Feb. 3 earnings and Formula 1 venue rights

PepsiCo stock rebounds into weekend; eyes turn to Feb. 3 earnings and Formula 1 venue rights

PepsiCo shares rose 0.4% to $139.91 Friday, following a 1.7% jump Thursday after recent losses. The company secured exclusive Formula 1 pouring rights through 2030 and will report earnings Feb. 3. A federal lawsuit in New York alleges PepsiCo and Walmart fixed soft drink prices; both deny the claims. The S&P 500 closed at a record high as investors await next week’s U.S. inflation data.
10 January 2026
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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Near $144 as Markets Close for the Weekend: Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Watch, and What to Know Before Monday

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Near $144 as Markets Close for the Weekend: Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Watch, and What to Know Before Monday

PepsiCo shares last closed at $143.78 on Friday, with U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Carnegie Investment Counsel trimmed its stake, and Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock to “hold.” Analyst consensus remains mixed, with an average 12-month price target near $158.75. No major new corporate disclosures emerged over the past 48 hours.
28 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP): Markets Closed for the Weekend as Investors Weigh Year-End Trading and PepsiCo’s 2026 Outlook

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP): Markets Closed for the Weekend as Investors Weigh Year-End Trading and PepsiCo’s 2026 Outlook

PepsiCo shares closed Friday at $143.78, nearly unchanged, after trading in a tight range during a quiet, low-volume session. U.S. markets are now closed for the weekend, with attention shifting to PepsiCo’s early 2026 outlook and its engagement with activist investor Elliott. No major corporate filings have been released in the past 48 hours. The next trading session opens Monday.
27 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Update: Elliott Pressure, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Tailwinds—and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Update: Elliott Pressure, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Tailwinds—and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

PepsiCo shares closed near $143.78 Friday as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Investors are watching management’s push for sharper execution in North America, a preliminary 2026 outlook, and a new class action alleging price inflation with Walmart. Activist investor Elliott’s $4 billion stake has prompted cost cuts and a supply chain review. PepsiCo also raised its quarterly dividend.
27 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock News Today (Dec. 24, 2025): PEP Trades Near $144 in a Shortened Session as Analysts Weigh 2026 Turnaround Plan, Dividend Strength, and Legal Risks

PepsiCo Stock News Today (Dec. 24, 2025): PEP Trades Near $144 in a Shortened Session as Analysts Weigh 2026 Turnaround Plan, Dividend Strength, and Legal Risks

PepsiCo shares traded near $143.64 in a quiet Christmas Eve session after falling 2.29% the previous day. The company’s 2026 outlook targets 2–4% organic revenue growth and 4–6% core EPS growth, following pressure from activist investor Elliott. Investors remain focused on execution risks, legal issues, and regulatory scrutiny. U.S. markets closed early at 1:00 p.m. ET.
24 December 2025
PepsiCo Stock (PEP) Slides on Dec. 23, 2025 as Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, 2026 Outlook and Dividend Growth Take Center Stage

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) Slides on Dec. 23, 2025 as Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, 2026 Outlook and Dividend Growth Take Center Stage

PepsiCo shares fell 1.91% to $144.24 by early afternoon Tuesday as investors reacted to the company’s North America turnaround plan and preliminary 2026 outlook. The stock moved amid continued scrutiny following activist investor Elliott’s involvement and recent leadership changes. PepsiCo projects 2026 organic revenue growth of 2% to 4% and core EPS growth of 5% to 7%.
23 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News Today: 2026 Outlook, Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Analyst Targets, and Lawsuit Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News Today: 2026 Outlook, Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Analyst Targets, and Lawsuit Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

PepsiCo shares traded near $146.5 on Dec. 22, 2025, down about 1% as investors weighed a new 2026 strategy shaped by Elliott Investment Management and a legal probe into U.S. pricing practices. The company’s market cap stood at roughly $203 billion, with a dividend yield near 3.9%. PepsiCo’s updated priorities include cost cuts, portfolio simplification, and a focus on affordability. Q4 results are due Feb. 3, 2026.
22 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Week Ahead: Elliott-Driven Reset, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Week Ahead: Elliott-Driven Reset, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

PepsiCo shares closed at $148.16 on December 19, down from a $152.35 intraday high earlier in the week. The stock trades in the middle of its 52-week range as investors watch for impacts from the company’s 2026 acceleration plan and recent cost-cutting moves. Holiday-shortened trading is expected to heighten sensitivity to headlines. No earnings report is scheduled this week.
22 December 2025
PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News & Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025): Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Walmart Lawsuit Overhang, and What Analysts Expect for 2026

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News & Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025): Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Walmart Lawsuit Overhang, and What Analysts Expect for 2026

PepsiCo shares closed near $148 on Friday, down about 2.6% for 2025, as the company announced a major 2026 cost-cutting and portfolio reset influenced by Elliott Investment Management. PepsiCo plans to cut nearly 20% of U.S. SKUs and launch new products like Doritos Protein. A new lawsuit accuses PepsiCo and Walmart of price-fixing. Wall Street is adjusting price targets as these developments unfold.
21 December 2025
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  • Morgan Stanley Raises Applied Materials Price Target on Strong AI-Driven Outlook
    May 19, 2026, 1:17 PM EDT. Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Applied Materials to $502, signaling about 14% upside from the May 14 closing price of $440.56. The investment bank cited stronger-than-expected AI infrastructure demand and robust fiscal Q2 results, including record revenues of $7.91 billion (up 11%) and a 33% rise in GAAP earnings per share to $3.51. Applied also provided bullish Q3 guidance, with expected revenues around $8.95 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.36. CEO Gary Dickerson highlighted the company's position amid the accelerated global AI buildout, projecting over 30% growth in semiconductor equipment sales for calendar 2026. Morgan Stanley expects Applied to outperform wafer fab equipment market growth by more than 10 percentage points, driven by advances in 3nm wafers and DRAM expansion.

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19 May 2026
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