PepsiCo’s stock jumped 7% on July 17 after a robust Q2 earnings announcement. The company not only surpassed expectations but also reiterated its full-year forecast and presented plans to rejuvenate its North American business, which has faced challenges due to various elements, such as changing consumer preferences and the Quaker Oats recall.

In Q2, revenue growth was 1%, and an asset write-down led to a considerable earnings decline. PepsiCo's growth prospects are more uncertain amid consumer and political pressures. PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) just released its earnings results for the second quarter of 2025.

PepsiCo, an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, is now a $184 billion (by market cap) snack and beverage beast.

Key Takeaways PepsiCo shares could remain on watchlists after surging last week following a better-than-expected earnings report and outlook from the beverage and snack food giant. The stock consolidated above the 50-day moving average in a pennant before breaking out from the pattern on above-average volume in Thursday’s trading session,

TheStreet. PepsiCo (PEP) , which owns popular food and drink brands such as Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Quaker, Tostitos, and more, continues to suffer from a dramatic change in customer behavior, and it is making bold moves to address the problem.

PepsiCo is already under scrutiny for being one of the world's leading producers of plastic waste. In 2024, the company was hit with another lawsuit over misleading claims about environmental practices, also known as greenwashing. The Dr Pepper Zero recall hopefully minimized any associated risks.

PepsiCo’s stock was having its best day in five years after earnings beat expectations in contrast to a profit miss in the previous quarter.

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Thursday, driven by steady demand for its sodas and snacks in the U.S. and other major markets, including Europe.

The food giant said its Frito-Lay snack division planned to make a line of Cheetos and Doritos with no artificial colors or flavors, as demand falters.

PepsiCo is reporting better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the second quarter despite sluggish North American sales.

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is included among the 11 Best Halal Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. The company recently reported its Q2 2025 earnings, with revenues of $22.7 billion, up 1% from the same period last year.