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Piper Sandler Stays Bullish on PepsiCo (PEP), Cites Pricing and Innovation Tailwinds

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On March 12, Piper Sandler raised its price recommendation on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) to $181 from $172. It kept an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said it continues to favor PepsiCo and sees its targeted price adjustments as a driver of volume improvement. It pointed to selected SKUs in the second half of 2025, noting that those changes showed clear consumer responsiveness.

Piper also said it is bullish on the company’s 2026 innovation slate. It noted that new products are meeting demand for healthier options while still maintaining taste.

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) operates as a global beverage and convenient food company. Its segments include PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA), PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), International Beverages Franchise (IB Franchise), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America Foods (LatAm Foods), and Asia Pacific Foods.

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