Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on PepsiCo. Our analysis of options history for PepsiCo PEP revealed 39 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 35% of traders were bullish, while 56% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 23 were puts, with a value of $2,346,090, and 16 were calls, valued at $638,673.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $90.0 to $200.0 for PepsiCo over the recent three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for PepsiCo's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of PepsiCo's whale activity within a strike price range from $90.0 to $200.0 in the last 30 days.
PepsiCo Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEP | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 04/17/25 | $14.35 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $155.00 | $685.9K | 5.2K | 510 |
| PEP | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/16/26 | $2.16 | $1.78 | $1.99 | $100.00 | $337.3K | 1.8K | 1.7K |
| PEP | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 04/17/25 | $2.97 | $2.97 | $2.97 | $141.00 | $297.8K | 183 | 1.0K |
| PEP | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $24.35 | $22.85 | $23.2 | $160.00 | $157.7K | 1.4K | 2 |
| PEP | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $8.15 | $7.9 | $8.15 | $145.00 | $140.9K | 3.2K | 183 |
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 55% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US and overseas. International markets made up 40% of both total sales and operating profits in 2024.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding PepsiCo, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
PepsiCo's Current Market Status
- Currently trading with a volume of 9,176,424, the PEP's price is down by -1.9%, now at $143.83.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 17 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About PepsiCo
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $163.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Barclays lowers its rating to Equal-Weight with a new price target of $156. * An analyst from Jefferies downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $170.
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