PepsiCo Stock Drops to 52-Week Low Amid Earnings Misses and Cost Pressures

PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) reached a 52-week low of $133.73 on September 17, 2026, marking a 22% decline from its peak of $171.48 in prior months. The beverage and snack giant’s market capitalization stands at $182.7 billion, with a trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 17.5 and a PEG ratio of 0.45. The stock has fallen 4.85% over the past year, despite a dividend yield of 4.41%—consistent with its long-standing practice of raising dividends for 53 consecutive years.