PepsiCo Inc
PEP
$142.90 -0.49%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Beverages NonAlcoholic
Q4 2024
Published: Feb 4, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $27.78B down 0.2% year-over-year
  • EPS of $1.11 increased by 16.8% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 52.6%
  • Net income of 1.52B
  • ""We continue to be cautious, but given our plans and projections, we expect to stabilize and grow in our North America business as 2025 progresses" - Ramon Laguarta." - Ramon Laguarta

PepsiCo Inc (PEP) Q4 2024 Results: Navigating through Growth Challenges and Strategic Reinvestment

Executive Summary

In Q4 2024, PepsiCo Inc (PEP) reported total revenue of $27.78 billion, reflecting a 0.24% decline year-over-year but a remarkable 19.15% increase quarter-over-quarter, indicating a strong recovery following a challenging year. The company’s net income saw a notable 16.97% increase year-over-year to $1.52 billion, demonstrating enhanced profitability despite competitive market pressures. Management emphasized a strategic reinvestment into key segments, notably from non-operating gains, aimed at revitalizing volume growth, particularly in the Frito-Lay division. The commitment to innovation and addressing evolving consumer preferences positions PepsiCo favorably for continued growth into 2025 and beyond.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

27.78B
QoQ: 19.15% | YoY:-0.24%

Gross Profit

14.60B
52.56% margin
QoQ: 13.00% | YoY:-1.02%

Operating Income

2.25B
QoQ: -41.89% | YoY:33.69%

Net Income

1.52B
QoQ: -48.02% | YoY:16.97%

EPS

1.11
QoQ: -47.89% | YoY:16.84%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Total Revenue:** $27.78 billion (YoY Change: -0.24%, QoQ Change: +19.15%);
  • **Gross Profit:** $14.60 billion with a gross profit margin of 52.56% (YoY Change: -1.02%, QoQ Change: +13.0%);
  • **Operating Income:** Increased by 33.69% YoY to $2.25 billion, with an operating margin of 8.10%. **Profitability Ratios:**
  • **Net Income:** $1.52 billion (YoY Change: +16.97%, QoQ Change: -48.02%);
  • **Earnings Per Share (EPS):** $1.11, reflecting a 16.84% growth YoY but a decline of 47.89% QoQ, showcasing quarterly volatility in earnings.

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 27,784.00 1.11 -0.2% View
Q3 2024 23,319.00 2.13 -0.6% View
Q2 2024 22,501.00 2.23 +0.8% View
Q1 2024 18,250.00 1.48 +2.3% View
Q4 2023 27,850.00 0.94 -0.5% View