Should Investors Buy Pepsico Stock Instead of Coca-Cola Stock? | PEP Stock vs. KO Stock
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Parkev Tatevosian, CFAIndependent analyst profile- Source published
- 23 Jul 2026, 15:45 UTC
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- 23 Jul 2026, 17:14 UTC
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The analysis compares Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP) based on several financial metrics. Coca-Cola's revenue is projected to be around $49.81B for the trailing twelve months, while PepsiCo's is significantly higher at $96.91B. PepsiCo's larger revenue is attributed to its substantial snack division, complementing its beverage offerings, whereas Coca-Cola primarily focuses on beverages. In terms of operating margin, Coca-Cola leads with 31.83% compared to PepsiCo's 15.55%, and Coca-Cola has shown improvement over the past decade, while PepsiCo's has remained relatively flat. The return on invested capital (ROIC) shows Coca-Cola at 17.30% and PepsiCo at 14.46%, with Coca-Cola demonstrating improvement while PepsiCo's has been volatile but flat over the decade. Valuation-wise, Coca-Cola trades at a forward P/E ratio of 23.58, near its historical highs, suggesting investors are willing to pay a premium for its consistent performance. PepsiCo trades at a forward P/E of 15.08, a discount compared to Coca-Cola, possibly due to its more volatile ROIC and less consistent margin performance. Both stocks are rated as buys, with PepsiCo offering a more significant discount.
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