A journey of resilience, innovation, and strategic growth began in 1989 when Caleb Bradham (pharmacist) created a drink named Brad’s Drink in New Bern, California. After early success, the product was renamed as Pepsi-Cola but in 1923 with sugar price volatility the company went bankrupt. The modern PepsiCo was founded in 1965 after a merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Following this, the company continued to grow and innovate new products, follow aggressive marketing and major acquisitions (Tropicana, Quaker Oats, and SodaStream).
PepsiCo Net Worth, Share Price, Revenue
For the current FY, PepsiCo’s net worth as per its market capitalization is approximately $250 billion, according to the company. Its shares are traded no NASDAQ today at price around $131.04 and its highest goes to around $180. Additionally, the reported revenue for the current year is around $92 billion. This reflects the company’s strong presence in 200+ countries in beverage and snack food sectors.
| NAME | PepsiCo |
|---|---|
| Founder/CEO | Founder: Caleb Bradham CEO: Ramon Laguarta (since 2018) |
| Net worth | $250 billion (market capitalization, June 2025) |
| Valuation | $250 billion (market capitalization, June 2025) |
| Revenue | $92 billion (FY 2024) Approx. ₹7,85,000 crore (using ₹85.3/USD) |
| Stock price | $180 (NASDAQ, June 2025) Approx. ₹15,354 (using ₹85.3/USD) |
About PepsiCo
When Caleb Bradham created Brad’s Drink, it gained popularity soon and with bottling franchises and early marketing campaigns in 1902, the company Pepsi-Cola rapidly grew. However, after the WWII due to sugar price volatility in 1923 the company went bankrupt.
This marked a change in ownership, several times, and eventually the company reached into the hands and leadership of Charles Guth, president of Loft, Inc., who acquired and revitalize Persi-Cola in 1930s by reforming the recipe. Then with innovative marketing (offering a 12-ounce bottle for the price of 6-ounce bottle), during the Great Depression, he propelled the national sales.
The PepsiCo we know today, was formed in 1965 when the Pepsi-Cola Company and Frito-Lay, Inc. were merged, and it laid the foundation for the company’s global expansion and development. This led to the introduction of a vast portfolio including brands like Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Doritos, Tropicana, and Quaker Oats.
With significant acquisitions, product innovation, and aggressive marketing, PepsiCo has established itself as a market leader in both industries. Additionally, the company was widely recognized with its efforts towards the inclusion of African American into its workforce and into its sales team in early 1940s.
Now, PepsiCo is operating in more than 200 countries and one of the top food and beverages companies in the world.
PepsiCo’s Net Worth and Valuation
According to Stock Analysis, PepsiCo’s net worth is approximately $179.7 billion (₹15.35 trillion), and this reflects the total market value of the company’s outstanding shares and positions. This makes it rank as the 88th by market cap globally. Since past year, there have been a decline of about 21% in the company’s market cap. Despite the recent fluctuations, the company is valued by its strong brand equity, resilient financial performances, and diversified global portfolio.
PepsiCo’s Revenue
According to Macrotrends, the revenue for the last 12 months of this FY, PepsiCo’s revenue has reached around $91.85 billion (₹7.75 trillion), and for the current financial year, its revenue is expected to be around $92.81 billion, representing a modest increase of about 1% over the previous year.
PepsiCo’s Share Price and Market Share
The shares of PepsiCo is traded on the NASDAQ and today’s price is $131.04 (₹11,207)/share. Over the past year, there have been a decline of around 20.5% in the share prices.
- In global snack market is approximately 15.9%.
- In North America beverage market, its market share is around 29%
- In the US carbonated soft drinks market 23.8%.
Owner Net Worth
Since PepsiCo is a publicly traded corporation so it does not have a sole owner whose net worth can be identified. However, the largest shareholders of the company as per Market Screener are as follows:
- The Vanguard Group, holding 9.63% of PepsiCo’s outstanding shares (valued at around $17.7 billion)
- BlackRock, Inc., with about 8.07% (valued at roughly $14.8 billion)
- Other significant institutional investors include State Street Corporation, Geode Capital Management, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America.
- Institutional investors owns more than 73% of the shares.
Investments and Acquisitions
In the recent years, the investment and acquisition strategy of PepsiCo is focusing to expanding its portfolio with health-oriented and innovative brands to strengthen its position in the market.
2 major acquisitions by PepsiCo in this year are:
- The purchase of Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, that will bring a range of grain-free simple-ingredient snacks
- The acquisition of poppi, a rapidly growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion (net purchase price $1.65 billion after anticipated tax benefits, with an additional performance-based earnout).
Other key investment by PepsiCo over the years are:
2018: Acquisition of Bare Foods (fruit and veggie snacks)
2019: Purchase of BFY Brands (maker of PopCorners)
2022: $550 million stake in energy drink company Celsius
2010: Acquired the Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas
2011: Taking a majority stake in Russian dairy giant Wimm-Bill-Dann
Other than acquisition and purchasing, the company also opts for portfolio optimization. In 2021, PepsiCo sold a majority stake in Tropicana and other juice brands to PAI Partners for $3.3 billion, and retained a stake of 39% and exclusive US rights.
PepsiCo is moving ahead strongly with its investments in better-for-you brands while leveraging its global distribution and marketing capabilities of scaling and acquiring brands.
