A $1,000 investment in PepsiCo ten years ago would be worth $1,776 today, with reinvested dividends adding about 47 percentage points to a 30.33% price gain. The same sum in the S&P 500 would have grown to $3,443 on price alone. The stock rose from $106.96 to $139.40. The quarterly dividend climbed 96.68%, from $0.7525 to $1.48. PepsiCo raised its dividend for the 54th straight year, to $5.92 a share annualised, a 3.92% yield. It also has a $10 billion buyback authorisation running through February 2030. Pressures remain. North America snacks core operating profit fell 12% in the third quarter, and the company cut its fiscal 2026 core EPS growth guidance to 2.5%-3.5% from 5%-7%. Chief executive Ramon Laguarta said, "We are not satisfied with the performance in the US.

PepsiCo showcases AI and regenerative farming on Alberta potato farm supplying Lay's chips. PepsiCo has presented Perry Family Farm in southern Alberta, Canada, as a model combining AI, precision agriculture and regenerative practices in commercial potato production for Lay's. By 06.11.2026 PepsiCo has presented Perry Family Farm in southern Alberta, Canada, as a working model of how artificial intelligence, precision agriculture and regenerative practices can be combined in commercial potato production. The family operation, farming the same land since 1909, has grown potatoes for Lay's chips for 45 years. PepsiCo has showcased the experience of Perry Family Farm, a potato-growing operation in southern Alberta, Canada, as an example of integrating artificial intelligence, precision agriculture and regenerative practices in one production system. The family farm has worked the same land since 1909 and has produced potatoes for Lay's chips for 45 years. It currently has about 6,000 acres in production - roughly 2,428 hectares - and ranks among PepsiCo's leading potato suppliers. Drones and data to manage each zone of the field. Around 15 years ago, the Perry family began experimenting with tools capable of generating more precise information about crops and soil. The technologies adopted include multispectral imagery captured by drones and variable-rate irrigation systems. The data makes it possible to divide fields into small zones and manage each environment according to its conditions, so that water and other resources are applied only where they are needed. Artificial intelligence is used to analyze large volumes of data from soil, crops and weather, with the aim of detecting risks in advance, responding faster and backing agronomic decisions with up-to-date information. Morning industry digest The day's essentials in one email. Weekdays. Unsubscribe in one click. Soil with greater capacity to hold water. The farm's regenerative strategy seeks to strengthen biological activity and improve soil structure. According to the experience presented, healthier soil can retain more moisture and supply a larger share of the resources the crop needs. Key practices include multi-species cover crops between seasons and reduced tillage, which cuts fuel consumption, limits soil disturbance and helps conserve moisture. The operation also works to harness organisms present in the environment in order to reduce dependence on insecticides, synthetic fertilizers and other chemical inputs. Partnerships with technology companies. PepsiCo works with specialized providers - AgroScout, CropX and GRIMME - to bring digital tools and agronomic knowledge to growers. AgroScout uses imagery and deep-learning algorithms to detect and monitor pests and diseases; CropX integrates sensors and data analysis to improve decisions on soil and water use; GRIMME contributes technologies related to the mechanization of the potato chain. The company stresses that these tools are meant to complement the experience of farmers and agronomists, turning field data into practical recommendations rather than replacing human judgment. More than 60 demonstration farms. PepsiCo operates more than 60 demonstration farms around the world, where growers can observe and evaluate regenerative agriculture practices first-hand. Trials at these sites cover reduced tillage, cover cropping, natural pest management, efficient irrigation and the use of AI to interpret production and environmental data. The Alberta experience is also intended to ease the handover of the farm to a fifth generation of the Perry family. For PepsiCo, the combination of technology, agronomic knowledge and soil recovery can help sustain potato production in the face of increasingly variable climate conditions. For the wider potato industry, the Alberta case is notable less for any single gadget than for the system approach: a major processor publicly tying its chip supply chain to measurable soil-health and input-reduction practices, and using a long-standing supplier - rather than a corporate showcase farm - as the reference site.

PepsiCo secures renewal across select KFC international markets. Nov 06, 2026, 06:00 ET Renewed partnership builds on decades of collaboration and positions PepsiCo to help modernize KFC's beverage and culinary offerings as the brand continues its international expansion. KEY TAKEAWAYS * PepsiCo has renewed its longstanding partnership with KFC across several international markets. * KFC and PepsiCo combine their restaurant expertise and beverage and culinary capabilities to create locally relevant food and beverage experiences that attract consumers and expand occasions. * Exclusive menu innovations, including Doritos(R) Loaded available in select markets, demonstrates how the companies translate iconic brands into distinctive experiences. PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has been selected as the continued beverage partner of choice for KFC locations across Australia, India, UK, Spain, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. This renewal builds on a decades-long global partnership with KFC across the Middle East, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other markets already serving PepsiCo brands and products. KFC and PepsiCo work together to tailor beverage selections and menu offerings to local tastes and dining occasions. While availability differs by market, fan favorites include Pepsi Zero Sugar(R), Pepsi MAX(R), Pepsi MAX(R) Cherry, Lipton(R) Peach Iced Tea, 7UP(R) and DORITOS(R) Loaded, which combines KFC's crispy chicken tenders with Doritos corn tortilla chips and Mexican-inspired toppings. The partnership brings together the best of PepsiCo's beverage and culinary capabilities to create distinctive food and beverage experiences. DORITOS(R) Loaded demonstrates that potential, translating an iconic PepsiCo brand into an exclusive menu innovation designed to excite consumers, drive traffic and support growth. Beverages represent another significant opportunity. As KFC continues to expand its beverage strategy and introduce new offerings that appeal to the evolving tastes and expectations of Gen Z consumers, PepsiCo will support these efforts through its portfolio of beverage brands and innovation expertise. From culturally relevant flavor collaborations and emerging trends across crafted, functional and energy beverages to locally relevant brand offerings, PepsiCo is well positioned to help KFC attract new consumers and expand occasions. "KFC is building great momentum across its international markets," said Eugene Willemsen, CEO, International Beverages, PepsiCo. "As consumer tastes continue to evolve, PepsiCo is moving at the speed of culture, bringing new capabilities and category-leading innovation, to help KFC build a more modern, distinctive, and relevant beverage business around the world. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with KFC and look forward to continuing to build on that strong foundation together." PepsiCo supports restaurant, hospitality, entertainment and travel partners around the world through a combination of beverage brands, culinary capabilities, digital solutions and consumer-focused innovation. About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo. SOURCE PepsiCo, Inc.