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Explain this story: Why Is PepsiCo's Stock Down 10% While the S&P 500 Is Up 13% in 2026? Here's the Only Answer I Can Think of.
PepsiCo's stock is down 10% in 2026 and 33% from its 2023 high, underperforming the S&P 500's 13% gain and Coca-Cola's nearly 25% rise. This underperformance is attributed to PepsiCo's slower organic sales growth compared to Coca-Cola and broader headwinds in the consumer staples sector, such as inflation and shifting consumer tastes. Despite being a Dividend King with a strong financial position, investors are favoring better-performing businesses like Coca-Cola.
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PepsiCo's stock is down 10% in 2026 and 33% from its 2023 high, underperforming the S&P 500's 13% gain and Coca-Cola's nearly 25% rise. This underperformance is attributed to PepsiCo's slower organic sales growth compared to Coca-Cola and broader headwinds in the consumer staples sector, such as inflation and shifting consumer tastes. Despite being a Dividend King with a strong financial position, investors are favoring better-performing businesses like Coca-Cola.
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Published Sep 26, 2026, 14:42 ET · on this site +11h 9m