Piper Sandler lowers Pepsico stock price target on cost pressures
Piper Sandler has reduced its price target for Pepsico (NASDAQ:PEP) stock to $178 from $181, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing mounting input cost pressures and slower distribution momentum in salty snacks. Despite these headwinds, PepsiCo boasts a 54.4% gross profit margin and has a 53-year dividend increase streak, indicating financial resilience. The firm lowered its 2027 EPS estimate for PepsiCo but kept its 2026 estimate unchanged, with other recent news including a dividend increase and new analyst coverage.
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