PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) ranks among the best retirement stocks to buy now.
On May 20, Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery reaffirmed a Buy rating on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) with a price target of $181
Previously, on April 20, Piper Sandler held an Overweight rating on the company’s shares, stating that inflationary concerns are increasing but remain manageable for the company, even in 2027. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) retained its 2026 targets to allow for potential upside reinvestment. According to Piper Sandler, PepsiCo’s drive for cleaner ingredients is finding headway and luring former consumers back to its products.
Meanwhile, UBS reiterated its Buy rating and $186 price target on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) following the company’s first-quarter earnings report. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) announced a first-quarter beat owing to greater organic revenue growth and reduced selling, general, and administration costs, which far outweighed a decreased gross margin. According to UBS, the quarter was a positive step forward.