PepsiCo Inc (PEP)
Official siteCONSUMER DEFENSIVE • BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC • NASDAQ
Market Cap: $190.86B
Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
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Top agency: Department of Defense at 100.0% of trailing twelve month obligations across 1 agencies
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Frequently Asked Questions About PEP
- What is PEP's current dividend yield?
- PepsiCo Inc (PEP) has a current dividend yield of 4.10%.
- Does PEP pay dividends?
- Yes, PepsiCo Inc pays dividends with a current yield of 4.10%.
- What is PEP's P/E ratio?
- PepsiCo Inc has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.79.
- What is PEP's market cap?
- PepsiCo Inc (PEP) has a market capitalization of $190.86B with a current stock price of $140.34.
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