How to buy Pepsi shares in 2025
PepsiCo ($PEP) is a global food and beverage company, producing and marketing a wide range of snacks, soft drinks, juices and other packaged foods under various brands.👉 Read on to learn about Pepsi and how to buy $PEP shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Pepsi stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether PEP or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Pepsi is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Pepsi stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including PEP.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy PEP shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Pepsi or PEP
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for PEP shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Pepsi shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase PEP shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Pepsi shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Pepsi company overview
PepsiCo, Inc. is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world known primarily for its iconic soft drink, Pepsi, and a diverse portfolio of brands, including Lay’s, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker and Mountain Dew. The company operates in more than 200 countries, offering a wide variety of products from carbonated beverages and sports drinks to snacks, cereals and ready-to-eat meals. PepsiCo’s business model is centred on both beverages and snacks, allowing the company to diversify its offerings and adapt to changing consumer preferences in different markets around the globe. The company's vision is to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by winning with purpose. PepsiCo aims to integrate corporate responsibility into its operations, ensuring that business success aligns with positive societal and environmental impact.
Pepsi share price performance
The Pepsi share price was US$148.34 (+0.32%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Pepsi
Get a breakdown of Pepsi’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$148.34 |
| Market capitalisation | US$203.45B |
| PE Ratio | 21.34 |
| Earnings per share | US$6.95 |
| Day change | +0.32% |
| 52-week high | US$183.41 |
| 52-week low | US$141.51 |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Pepsi
Put your favourites on repeat - like Pepsi - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does Pepsi pay dividends?
Yes, Pepsi pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 3.65% |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
What is the Pepsi price target?
The average price target for PEP is US$167.67 across 9 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 44% of analysts suggesting to buy, 56% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Pepsi shares?
The process of selling Pepsi shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own PEP shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Pepsi
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Pepsi shares?
Like any investment, Pepsi may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $PEP shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to PEP?
The Coca-Cola Company ($KO): Coca-Cola is one of the largest beverage companies worldwide, offering a broad range of carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, directly competing with PepsiCo in the global soft drink and beverage market. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. ($KDP): Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company that produces a variety of soft drinks, coffees, teas and other beverages, with brands like Dr Pepper, Snapple and Keurig coffee systems, overlapping with PepsiCo's beverage portfolio. Mondelez International, Inc. ($MDLZ): Mondelez is a global leader in the snack food industry, producing products like chocolates, biscuits and confectioneries under brands like Oreo and Cadbury, which complement PepsiCo’s food segment, competing in the global snacks market.
What are some ETFs that hold PEP?
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ($XLP): XLP tracks the consumer staples sector within the S&P 500, holding PepsiCo among its top holdings, alongside other major food and beverage companies like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF ($VDC): VDC aims to track the performance of the consumer staples sector, including PepsiCo as a significant holding, providing exposure to companies involved in food, beverages and household products. iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF ($IYK): IYK targets the U.S. consumer staples sector, with a portfolio that includes PepsiCo and other key players in the industry like Walmart and Altria, covering a wide range of essential consumer products.
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Pepsi Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Pepsi
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of Pepsi, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$148.81 at last market close.
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