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Key Highlights PepsiCo surpassed Q1 earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.61 versus the $1.55 consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue reached $19.44 billion, exceeding the $18.94 billion analyst projection. North American snack volumes increased 2% — marking the first positive quarter in more than two years — following strategic price reductions on popular brands like Doritos, Lay’s, and Cheetos. The company reaffirmed its full-year organic revenue guidance of 2%–4% expansion and core EPS growth of 4%–6%. Management highlighted increased economic volatility stemming from geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts in the Middle East. PepsiCo delivered first-quarter financial results on Thursday that exceeded analyst projections, marking a significant milestone as its North American snack division returned to volume growth after an extended downturn. PEPSICO $PEP Q1’26 EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS Revenue: $19.44B (Est. $18.94B) ; +8.5% Y/Y Adj. EPS: $1.61 (Est. $1.55) ; +9% Y/Y; +5% cc Organic revenue: +2.6% (Est: +2.4%) Foods North America Revenue $6.33B, (Est. $6.27B) Asia Pacific Rev. $1.14B, (Est.… pic.twitter.com/xN0bDO7Txu — Wall St Engine (@wallstengine) April 16, 2026 The beverage and snack giant posted adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share, surpassing the Street’s $1.55 projection. Total revenue of $19.44 billion also exceeded the consensus forecast of $18.94 billion. Net income attributable to PepsiCo increased to $2.33 billion from $1.83 billion in the prior-year period. Earnings per share came in at $1.70, compared to $1.33 a year earlier. PepsiCo, Inc., PEP Total net sales advanced 8.5% on a year-over-year basis, boosted by the Poppi acquisition and expanded distribution of Alani Nu energy beverages. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign exchange fluctuations, organic revenue increased 2.6%. Shares rose approximately 0.8% in premarket activity following the earnings release. Frito-Lay Division Returns to Volume Growth For the first time in over two years, Pepsi’s North American food segment — encompassing Frito-Lay and Quaker…

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