PepsiCo, Inc. reports developments across a global beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. Recurring news covers brand innovation, Gatorade hydration science, sports and consumer campaigns, supply-chain and go-to-market technology, and updates tied to the company's international operations.
Company announcements also cover dividend actions, annual meeting communications, and PepsiCo Positive initiatives involving renewable energy, fertilizer decarbonization, and broader value-chain sustainability programs. These updates reflect the company's mix of packaged foods, carbonated soft drinks, sports hydration, and other beverage categories sold across global markets.
PepsiCo (PEP) has elected Joaquin Duato as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2026, and appointed him to the Audit Committee.
Duato, 64, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, where he has held leadership roles since joining the company in 1989. PepsiCo highlights his experience in driving strategic transformation, portfolio optimization and innovation across pharmaceuticals, consumer health and technology businesses. Board leaders at PepsiCo state that his expertise in overseeing large global operations, research-based innovation, portfolio management, risk oversight and operational resilience is expected to support the company’s evolving portfolio, growth prioritization and focus on long-term shareholder value.
Amazon Ads (NASDAQ: AMZN) launched “First Day Ready”, a multi-phase back-to-college brand partnership created by its Brand Innovation Lab to connect advertisers with Gen Z students heading to college. The campaign features Gatorade (part of PepsiCo, NASDAQ: PEP), Michael Kors, and SharkNinja as brand sponsors, each paired with influencer ambassadors.
Running across Amazon.com shoppable experiences, Fire TV, Prime Video, creator content, and an Amazon Music-presented concert, the initiative includes a September 5 campus block party at the University of Wisconsin–Madison plus a livestreamed Kane Brown show on Prime Video, Amazon Music, Twitch, Fire TV, and Samsung TV. Prime Young Adult is integrated, offering eligible 18–24-year-olds Prime membership at half price.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results for the quarter ending September 5 on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Materials, including its Form 10-Q, press release, and prepared management remarks, will be posted around 6:00 a.m. EDT on the PepsiCo investor website.
A live Q&A session for analysts with Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta and CFO Steve Schmitt is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. EDT. PepsiCo reports it generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025 from its global beverage and convenient foods portfolio.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), through its Gatorade division, announced that three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has joined Team Gatorade ahead of the new football season. The partnership aligns one of world football’s most decorated midfielders with Gatorade’s science-based hydration and performance platform “Is It In You?”.
According to Gatorade, Bonmatí will feature across media, digital and social content, highlighting preparation, recovery, and “invisible training,” with emphasis on the specific physiological needs of female athletes. Gatorade underscores the role of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute in translating sweat and hydration research into practical strategies for elite and everyday athletes.
PepsiCo reports that its broader portfolio, including Gatorade, contributed to nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, with multiple brands each generating over $1 billion in estimated annual retail sales.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) released its 2025 ESG Summary and related disclosures, reporting progress toward its 2030 pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) goals across climate, agriculture, nutrition, packaging, water and people.
Versus its 2022 baseline, PepsiCo reported greenhouse gas reductions including 24% for Scope 1 and 2, 12% for Scope 3 Energy and Industry, and 18% for Scope 3 Forest, Land and Agriculture, with 96% of global electricity for company-owned operations sourced from renewable sources. The company expanded regenerative, restorative and protective agricultural practices to 4.7 million acres and supported about 224,000 people in agricultural supply chains and communities since 2021.
In 2025, 68% of beverage volume met the goal of no more than 100 calories from added sugars per 12 oz serving, while 79% of convenient foods volume met sodium and saturated fat targets. PepsiCo reported 2.0 million metric tons of plastic use in key packaging markets, a 6% reduction in virgin primary plastic tonnage from 2024 and 18% recycled content, and achieved 100% water replenishment at company-owned facilities in high water-risk watersheds, helping replenish approximately 35 billion liters of water.
Gatorade (PepsiCo, NASDAQ: PEP) released findings from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute’s first “Body of Science” study focused on women’s hydration and fueling. The research evaluated more than 500 women across sports including basketball, soccer and ice hockey, and will be presented at the American Society for Nutrition Annual Meeting on July 26.
Key outcomes show 43% of participants arrived at workouts dehydrated, 57% under-fueled with carbohydrates (with half consuming none), and women replaced only about 20% of sodium lost during activity versus GSSI’s 50% replacement guideline. GSSI also defined new sweat-rate categories for women and is expanding research across premenopause, perimenopause and menopause. Women nationwide can join ongoing studies via the GSSI Labs app and earn Gatorade.com gift card rewards, while insights are already informing Gatorade’s personalized hydration guidance for female athletes.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share, representing a 4% increase versus the comparable year-earlier period. The dividend aligns with PepsiCo's previously announced annualized dividend rise to $5.92 from $5.69, effective with the June 2026 payment.
The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026. PepsiCo highlighted that it has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends since 1965, and that 2026 marked its 54th consecutive annual dividend increase.
Gatorade (NASDAQ:PEP) named baseball standout Grady Emerson and soccer star Maddie DiMaria as its 2025-26 Best Male and Best Female Players of the Year, recognizing them as the nation’s top high school athletes. Former winners Jayson Tatum and Allyson Felix presented the awards live at the 2026 ESPYS in New York City.
According to Gatorade, Emerson, a 6-foot-2 senior shortstop from Fort Worth Christian (TX) and the No. 2 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, led his team to a state title while batting .508 with 56 RBI and 34 stolen bases. DiMaria, a 5-foot-7 junior from Cor Jesu Academy (MO), led her team to a 25-0 season and state championship with 67 goals and 25 assists, and is a two-time Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Both athletes are recognized for athletic performance, academic excellence and extensive community service, underscoring Gatorade’s long-running Player of the Year program and its focus on developing the next generation of athletes.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) reported progress toward its 2030 Positive Agriculture goals, emphasizing regenerative practices, sustainable sourcing, and livelihoods.
Regenerative, restorative and protective practices now cover 4.7 million acres toward a 10 million-acre goal. 70% of key ingredients are sustainably sourced, ~2% are in an “Engaged” pathway, and about 224,000 people have been supported toward a 250,000-livelihoods ambition.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is collaborating with Compeer Financial and other partners on RegenLend, a pilot strip-till equipment leasing program that supports soil conservation practices.
Compeer leases strip-till equipment to farmers, while PepsiCo covers two annual lease payments for participants farming at least 600 acres.