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
$137.34
Market Cap
$187.16B
52-Week High
$171.48
52-Week Low
$123.47
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

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

1 Year
$969
+-3%
3 Years
$948
+-5%
5 Years
$1,014
+1%
10 Years
$1,772
+77%
Since IPO
$374,472
+37347%

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 $969 as of November 2026, representing a -3.1% 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 $948 as of November 2026, representing a -5.2% 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 $1,014 as of November 2026, representing a +1.4% 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 $1,772 as of November 2026, representing a +77.3% 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 $374,472 as of November 2026, representing a +37347.2% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.11%
Positive Months
382
59% of 652
Negative Months
263
40% of 652
Data Period
54+ years
652 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1974 (+35.7%)
Best month on avg: March (+3.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Aug 1998 (-28.4%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.0%)

Over the past 54+ years (652 months), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) has averaged a monthly return of +1.11% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 382 positive months (59%) and 263 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 +3.9%), 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 +13.63% with a median return of +11.79%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.58%. The stock posted gains in 41 years (76%) and losses in 13 years (24%).

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 4 years. PEP achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 29 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+13.63%
Best Year
1975 (+78.34%)
Worst Year
1974 (-39.96%)
Positive Years
41/54
Year Return Start End
2026 -1.39% $139.28 $137.34
2025 -1.84% $141.90 $139.28
2024 -7.60% $153.57 $141.90
2023 -3.29% $158.80 $153.57
2022 +6.78% $148.71 $158.80
2021 +20.56% $123.35 $148.71
2020 +11.67% $110.46 $123.35
2019 +27.38% $86.72 $110.46
2018 -4.81% $91.10 $86.72
2017 +17.82% $77.33 $91.10
2016 +7.80% $71.73 $77.33
2015 +8.75% $65.96 $71.73
2014 +17.27% $56.25 $65.96
2013 +24.65% $45.13 $56.25
2012 +6.40% $42.42 $45.13
2011 +4.76% $40.49 $42.42
2010 +10.69% $36.58 $40.49
2009 +14.63% $31.91 $36.58
2008 -25.96% $43.10 $31.91
2007 +23.88% $34.79 $43.10
2006 +7.86% $32.25 $34.79
2005 +15.24% $27.99 $32.25
2004 +13.81% $24.59 $27.99
2003 +12.04% $21.95 $24.59
2002 -12.14% $24.98 $21.95
2001 -0.54% $25.12 $24.98
2000 +42.63% $17.61 $25.12
1999 -12.47% $20.12 $17.61
1998 +14.31% $17.60 $20.12
1997 +36.50% $12.89 $17.60
1996 +6.21% $12.14 $12.89
1995 +56.75% $7.75 $12.14
1994 -9.56% $8.56 $7.75
1993 +0.06% $8.56 $8.56
1992 +24.23% $6.89 $8.56
1991 +32.26% $5.21 $6.89
1990 +23.86% $4.21 $5.21
1989 +64.95% $2.55 $4.21
1988 +20.97% $2.11 $2.55
1987 +30.87% $1.61 $2.11
1986 +9.57% $1.47 $1.61
1985 +74.87% $0.84 $1.47
1984 +16.80% $0.72 $0.84
1983 +11.90% $0.64 $0.72
1982 +2.46% $0.63 $0.64
1981 +39.12% $0.45 $0.63
1980 +15.42% $0.39 $0.45
1979 +1.49% $0.39 $0.39
1978 -5.27% $0.41 $0.39
1977 +9.31% $0.37 $0.41
1976 +15.36% $0.32 $0.37
1975 +78.34% $0.18 $0.32
1974 -39.96% $0.30 $0.18
1973 -19.19% $0.37 $0.30

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 41 years (76% 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: 11/1/2026