PEP

PepsiCo, Inc. is a global food and beverage company with a portfolio of iconic brands spanning snacks, beverages, and convenient foods. The company's beverage brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, and Tropicana, while its food brands include Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, and Quaker Oats. PepsiCo operates through Frito-Lay North America, Quaker Foods North America, PepsiCo Beverages North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa Middle East South Asia, and Asia Pacific Australia New Zealand segments. The company generates more revenue from snacks than beverages, differentiating it from competitor Coca-Cola. Founded in 1898 by Caleb Bradham, PepsiCo is headquartered in Purchase, New York. The company has consistently returned value to shareholders through dividends and buybacks while investing in healthier product options and sustainable packaging.