Key Points Pepsi edged past expectations in its second-quarter earnings report.The company is still struggling with headwinds in the domestic market.After a recent sell-off, Pepsi's dividend looks attractive.

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The S&P 500 added 0.5% on Thursday, July 17, 2025, notching a record closing high for the first time in a week as June retail sales exceeded economists' forecasts.

PepsiCo’s stock was having its best day in five years after earnings beat expectations in contrast to a profit miss in the previous quarter.

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the second quarter and expressed confidence that new and revamped products can boost its lagging North American sales in the second half of this year.

Second-quarter earnings per share came in at $2.12 on revenue of $22.7 billion, topping analysts expectations.