How Parkev Tatevosian, CFA’s view on $PEP changed

2026-09-06Bullish
“Think AI is a Bubble Waiting to Burst? 3 Relatively Safe Stocks You Can Buy”
PEP is undervalued at $140 vs $177 fair value; 27% upside expected in 12-18 months despite near-term sales/profit pressure from macro headwinds and health-conscious consumers.

PepsiCo is another undervalued stock that is not linked to artificial intelligence. The fair value I calculated for PepsiCo is $177, and given the current market price of $140, I calculated a 27% upside for Pepsi over the next 12 to 18 months.

This is a rare low valuation for a relatively safe company with stable sales and profits. Of course, one of the most optimistic factors, and the thing that makes me most optimistic about PepsiCo, is its own experience.

This is a business that is difficult to manage. You have to work with distributors, you have to work with suppliers, you have to deal with manufacturing, you have to be very good at marketing, and you have to bring all of that together on a large scale around the world.

This is a difficult thing to do. PepsiCo has been successful in managing this for decades and has demonstrated skill in this regard for decades with continuous improvements. That exclusive knowledge and experience is one of the main reasons for my optimism about PepsiCo stock and one of the reasons why it is rare to find this stock at a low price.

2026-09-01Bullish
“PepsiCo Management Reiterates Revenue Growth Targets | PEP Stock Analaysis”
PEP is undervalued at $141 vs $177 fair value; ranked in top half of buying opportunities despite near-term headwinds.

PepsiCo's management team reiterated its long-term guidance for its ability to generate 4% revenue growth. However, near-term headwinds are impacting the company. Consumers are driving less frequently and visiting gas stations less often, and that's hurting PepsiCo sales at the convenience store and gas station channel.