PepsiCo (PEP) Highlighted by Jim Cramer for 2026 Stock Picks
Published on Β· Source: finance.yahoo.com

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Summarized by AI from the source belowJim Cramer emphasized a top-down approach for stock selection during his broadcast on CNBC's 'Mad Money.' He advised viewers to analyze the overall economy before focusing on individual stocks, with PepsiCo (PEP) noted as a strong candidate. Cramer pointed out that falling gas prices enhance consumer spending on snacks and beverages, benefiting PepsiCo, whose average gasoline price dropped to $4.06 in early August. The Energy Information Administration forecasts a 6% decrease in retail gasoline prices in 2026, reinforcing the positive outlook for consumer staples like PepsiCo.
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About PepsiCo Inc. (PEP)
PepsiCo is a global food-and-beverage company combining its namesake drinks with the Frito-Lay snacks and Quaker foods businesses.
The Consumer Staples sector covers food, beverage and household-goods companies that tend to hold up in any economy.
Earlier PEP news
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- PepsiCo (PEP) Yields 4.0% With $3.3M Capital Requirement
- Coca-Cola (KO) Sees 6% Organic Revenue Growth, PepsiCo (PEP) Struggles
- Grocery Units Decline 1.8% in June, Impacting PepsiCo (PEP)
- Celsius Holdings (CELH) Stock Falls 36% in 2026, Investors Split
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