Here’s Why Pepsi (PEP) is Among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in Falling Markets According to Wall Street Analysts

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in Falling Markets According to Wall Street Analysts.

On May 5, 2026, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) announced a new collaboration with agriculture technology company TalusAg aimed at advancing fertilizer decarbonization across global agricultural supply chains through low-carbon ammonia environmental attributes. PepsiCo said the agreements represent its first executed transactions of this kind and initially cover approximately 30,000 metric tons of low-carbon ammonia across its Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia Pacific, and global operations, with an option to purchase an additional 41,000 metric tons. The collaboration also extends to the United States and TalusAg’s proposed Blue Earth, Minnesota project. PepsiCo added that TalusAg’s distributed production model could strengthen fertilizer supply chain resilience by enabling localized ammonia generation closer to end users, while also supporting efforts to build credible and cost-effective environmental attribute markets tied to fertilizer decarbonization.

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Last month, JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) to $178 from $172 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said it updated its model following the company’s Q1 results and reiterated a bullish view, citing better-than-expected performance and a positive inflection in snack volume trends.

For FY26, PepsiCo continues to expect organic revenue growth of 2%-4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4%-6%. The company also reiterated expectations for total shareholder returns of approximately $8.9B, including $7.9B in dividends and $1B in share repurchases.

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells beverages and convenient foods worldwide.

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