PepsiCo Stock Forecast
NASDAQ: PEPConsumer StaplesBeverages (Production/Distribution)USD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
PEP analyst consensus
Consensus (24 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$148.64+15.82%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 3
- Hold 18
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 24 Wall Street analysts covering PepsiCo (2026-10-08), 5 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 18 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $148.64, with a high estimate of $180.00 and a low estimate of $124.00. The average target implies upside of 15.8% from the current price of $128.34.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 45.2%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for PEP.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 2 | 8% |
| Buy | 3 | 13% |
| Hold | 18 | 75% |
| Sell | 1 | 4% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-08.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $124.00 | -3.38% |
| Average target | $148.64 | +15.82% |
| High target | $180.00 | +40.25% |