Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on PepsiCo. Our analysis of options history for PepsiCo PEP revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 41% of traders were bullish, while 58% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $320,500, and 9 were calls, valued at $291,483.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $135.0 to $170.0 for PepsiCo during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for PepsiCo's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of PepsiCo's whale trades within a strike price range from $135.0 to $170.0 in the last 30 days.
PepsiCo Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEP | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $1.77 | $1.61 | $1.71 | $135.00 | $256.5K | 3.8K | 1.5K |
| PEP | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 04/17/25 | $10.45 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $145.00 | $52.2K | 915 | 88 |
| PEP | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $17.5 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $145.00 | $43.1K | 420 | 25 |
| PEP | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 05/16/25 | $6.6 | $6.5 | $6.5 | $155.00 | $39.0K | 562 | 68 |
| PEP | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $1.65 | $1.62 | $1.62 | $170.00 | $30.6K | 14.2K | 225 |
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 55% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US and overseas. International markets made up 40% of both total sales and operating profits in 2024.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding PepsiCo, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
PepsiCo's Current Market Status
- Trading volume stands at 4,746,388, with PEP's price down by -2.31%, positioned at $152.64.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 42 days.
What The Experts Say On PepsiCo
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $168.0.
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