iShares Core High Dividend ETF vs PepsiCo, Inc. — how do they compare? iShares Core High Dividend ETF trades at $28.19, while PepsiCo, Inc. trades at $134.86 (market cap $184.89B). The key difference: PepsiCo, Inc. pays a 4.37% dividend while iShares Core High Dividend ETF pays none, and iShares Core High Dividend ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, PepsiCo, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HDV | PEP | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $28.36 | $170.44 |
52-Week Low | $23.64 | $135.40 |
Market Cap | — | $184.89B |
Sector | — | Consumer Staples |
Enterprise Value | — | $227.39B |
Dividend Yield | — | 4.37% |
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PepsiCo (PEP) trades at $134.98, down 1.56% today, with a bearish technical signal as moving averages indicate selling pressure. The stock has consistently beaten earnings estimates in recent quarters, with Q3 2026 results pending. Revenue grew to $93.93B in 2025, though net income margin dipped to 8.77%. Analysts maintain a consensus price target of $158.50, implying upside, while recent news highlights price cuts on snacks to address consumer pushback on high costs.
The outlook for PEP is mixed; strong cash flow and dividend payments support income investors, but margin pressure and competitive risks persist. Upside depends on North American performance recovery and effective pricing strategy execution. Key risks include consumer sensitivity to price hikes and macroeconomic headwinds affecting discretionary spending.
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The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index is comprised of qualified income paying securities that are screened for superior company quality and financial health as determined by Morningstar, Inc.'s proprietary index methodology. The fund is non-diversified.
Read more on HDV →PepsiCo is one of the largest food and beverage companies globally. It makes, markets, and sells a slew of brands across the beverage and snack categories, including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Doritos, Lays, and Ruffles. The firm uses a largely integrated go-to-market model, though it does leverage third-party bottlers, contract manufacturers, and distributors in certain markets. In addition to company-owned trademarks, Pepsi manufactures and distributes other brands through partnerships and joint ventures with companies such as Starbucks. The firm segments its operations into five primary geographies, with North America (comprising Frito-Lay North America, Quaker Foods North America, and North America beverages) constituting around 60% of consolidated revenue.
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