PepsiCo, Inc.

PEP · Consumer Defensive

About PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)

PepsiCo, Inc. is a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

PEP trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

Key Statistics

Current Price
$150.88
Market Cap
$206.30B
52-Week High
$171.48
52-Week Low
$127.60
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

$1,000 Invested in PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)

1 Year
$1,079
+8%
3 Years
$953
+-5%
5 Years
$1,319
+32%
10 Years
$2,020
+102%
Since IPO
$402,804
+40180%

How much would $1,000 invested in PEP be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in PEP 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) in 2025 would be worth $1,079 as of May 2026, representing a +7.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PEP 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) in 2023 would be worth $953 as of May 2026, representing a -4.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PEP 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) in 2021 would be worth $1,319 as of May 2026, representing a +31.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PEP 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) in 2016 would be worth $2,020 as of May 2026, representing a +102.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PEP at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) at IPO would be worth $402,804 as of May 2026, representing a +40180.4% total return.

DCA vs Lump Sum Calculator

Compare dollar-cost averaging vs lump sum investing strategies for PEP

PEP vs S&P 500

See how PEP compares to the S&P 500 benchmark over time

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.13%
Positive Months
378
59% of 645
Negative Months
260
40% of 645
Data Period
53+ years
645 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1974 (+35.7%)
Best month on avg: March (+3.8%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Aug 1998 (-28.4%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.0%)

Over the past 53+ years (645 months), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) has averaged a monthly return of +1.13% with a median return of +0.97%. The stock had 378 positive months (59%) and 260 negative months (40%). The best month in PEP's history was October 1974 with a +35.7% return, while the worst was August 1998 at -28.4%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.8%), and August the weakest (-1.0%).

PEP's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1975 with a cumulative return of +63.9%, and the worst was 1974 at -37.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 54 years of trading history, PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) has delivered an average annual return of +13.77% with a median return of +11.79%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.72%. The stock posted gains in 42 years (78%) and losses in 12 years (22%).

PEP's best year was 1975 with a +78.34% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -39.96%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 15, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. PEP achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 29 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+13.77%
Best Year
1975 (+78.34%)
Worst Year
1974 (-39.96%)
Positive Years
42/54
Year Return Start End
2026 +6.07% $142.25 $150.88
2025 -1.84% $144.92 $142.25
2024 -7.60% $156.84 $144.92
2023 -3.29% $162.18 $156.84
2022 +6.78% $151.88 $162.18
2021 +20.56% $125.98 $151.88
2020 +11.67% $112.81 $125.98
2019 +27.38% $88.57 $112.81
2018 -4.81% $93.05 $88.57
2017 +17.82% $78.97 $93.05
2016 +7.80% $73.26 $78.97
2015 +8.75% $67.37 $73.26
2014 +17.27% $57.45 $67.37
2013 +24.65% $46.09 $57.45
2012 +6.40% $43.32 $46.09
2011 +4.76% $41.35 $43.32
2010 +10.69% $37.36 $41.35
2009 +14.63% $32.59 $37.36
2008 -25.96% $44.02 $32.59
2007 +23.88% $35.53 $44.02
2006 +7.86% $32.94 $35.53
2005 +15.24% $28.58 $32.94
2004 +13.81% $25.12 $28.58
2003 +12.04% $22.42 $25.12
2002 -12.14% $25.51 $22.42
2001 -0.54% $25.65 $25.51
2000 +42.63% $17.99 $25.65
1999 -12.47% $20.55 $17.99
1998 +14.31% $17.98 $20.55
1997 +36.50% $13.17 $17.98
1996 +6.21% $12.40 $13.17
1995 +56.75% $7.91 $12.40
1994 -9.56% $8.75 $7.91
1993 +0.06% $8.74 $8.75
1992 +24.23% $7.04 $8.74
1991 +32.26% $5.32 $7.04
1990 +23.86% $4.30 $5.32
1989 +64.95% $2.60 $4.30
1988 +20.97% $2.15 $2.60
1987 +30.87% $1.64 $2.15
1986 +9.57% $1.50 $1.64
1985 +74.87% $0.86 $1.50
1984 +16.80% $0.73 $0.86
1983 +11.90% $0.66 $0.73
1982 +2.46% $0.64 $0.66
1981 +39.12% $0.46 $0.64
1980 +15.42% $0.40 $0.46
1979 +1.50% $0.39 $0.40
1978 -5.27% $0.42 $0.39
1977 +9.31% $0.38 $0.42
1976 +15.36% $0.33 $0.38
1975 +78.34% $0.18 $0.33
1974 -39.96% $0.31 $0.18
1973 -19.19% $0.38 $0.31

Frequently Asked Questions: PEP

What sector is PEP in?

PEP operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry.

How has PEP performed historically?

Over 54 years of trading history, PEP has posted gains in 42 years (78% of the time). The best year was 1975 with a +78.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in PEP?

You can invest in PEP through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold PEP.

Last updated: 3/24/2026