Stock Analysis on Net

Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity 
Quarterly Data

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Liabilities represents obligations of a company arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of economic benefits from the entity.

PepsiCo Inc., consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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Mar 21, 2026 Dec 27, 2025 Sep 6, 2025 Jun 14, 2025 Mar 22, 2025 Dec 28, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 Jun 15, 2024 Mar 23, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Sep 9, 2023 Jun 17, 2023 Mar 25, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 Jun 11, 2022 Mar 19, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Sep 4, 2021 Jun 12, 2021 Mar 20, 2021
Short-term debt obligations 10,151 6,861 6,736 12,056 9,099 7,082 6,524 8,289 8,161 6,510 8,937 7,613 4,281 3,414 3,109 6,032 5,459 4,308 4,234 4,264 4,674
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 24,326 25,903 24,763 24,340 22,412 24,454 23,791 22,859 22,073 25,137 23,723 22,005 21,556 23,371 22,544 21,191 20,365 21,159 20,060 19,359 18,019
Liabilities held for sale 753 783
Current liabilities 34,477 32,764 31,499 36,396 31,511 31,536 30,315 31,148 30,234 31,647 32,660 29,618 25,837 26,785 25,653 27,223 25,824 26,220 25,077 23,623 22,693
Long-term debt obligations, excluding current maturities 42,577 42,321 44,113 39,328 39,419 37,224 38,490 36,638 37,707 37,595 35,837 36,008 37,486 35,657 36,136 33,247 34,590 36,026 37,023 38,034 38,991
Deferred income taxes 4,048 3,802 3,474 3,102 3,541 3,484 3,684 3,908 4,087 3,895 4,047 4,113 4,039 4,133 4,724 4,838 5,072 4,826 4,529 4,625 4,491
Other liabilities 8,008 7,965 7,929 7,960 8,737 9,052 8,419 8,259 8,822 8,721 8,439 8,342 8,505 8,339 8,813 9,121 9,156 9,154 10,635 10,705 10,996
Noncurrent liabilities 54,633 54,088 55,516 50,390 51,697 49,760 50,593 48,805 50,616 50,211 48,323 48,463 50,030 48,129 49,673 47,206 48,818 50,006 52,187 53,364 54,478
Total liabilities 89,110 86,852 87,015 86,786 83,208 81,296 80,908 79,953 80,850 81,858 80,983 78,081 75,867 74,914 75,326 74,429 74,642 76,226 77,264 76,987 77,171
Common stock, par value 1⅔¢ per share 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23
Capital in excess of par value 4,401 4,451 4,374 4,299 4,274 4,385 4,281 4,203 4,132 4,261 4,154 4,082 3,996 4,134 4,036 3,970 3,893 4,001 3,924 3,863 3,800
Retained earnings 73,165 72,788 72,197 71,547 72,238 72,266 72,607 71,545 70,331 70,035 70,479 69,135 68,142 67,800 68,872 67,763 67,934 65,165 65,336 64,605 63,740
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (14,342) (15,024) (15,597) (16,090) (17,078) (17,612) (16,652) (15,786) (15,179) (15,534) (15,794) (15,780) (15,601) (15,302) (14,743) (14,416) (15,343) (14,898) (15,125) (14,859) (15,246)
Repurchased common stock, in excess of par value (41,864) (41,832) (41,609) (41,361) (41,068) (41,021) (40,806) (40,539) (40,260) (40,282) (40,056) (39,775) (39,518) (39,506) (39,211) (38,787) (38,305) (38,248) (38,286) (38,333) (38,370)
Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity 21,383 20,406 19,388 18,418 18,389 18,041 19,453 19,446 19,047 18,503 18,806 17,685 17,042 17,149 18,977 18,553 18,202 16,043 15,872 15,299 13,947
Noncontrolling interests 153 141 155 141 140 130 152 134 143 134 164 140 133 124 158 121 118 108 118 99 106
Total equity 21,536 20,547 19,543 18,559 18,529 18,171 19,605 19,580 19,190 18,637 18,970 17,825 17,175 17,273 19,135 18,674 18,320 16,151 15,990 15,398 14,053
Total liabilities and equity 110,646 107,399 106,558 105,345 101,737 99,467 100,513 99,533 100,040 100,495 99,953 95,906 93,042 92,187 94,461 93,103 92,962 92,377 93,254 92,385 91,224

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-06), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-22), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-17), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-19), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-20).


Over the period examined, the company’s financial position demonstrates fluctuating levels of both liabilities and stockholders’ equity. Total liabilities generally remained between $74 billion and $81 billion, with a noticeable increase towards the end of the observed timeframe. Total equity exhibited an upward trend overall, increasing from approximately $14 billion to $21.5 billion, though with some quarterly variations.

Short-Term Debt Obligations
Short-term debt obligations displayed considerable volatility. Beginning at $4.674 billion in March 2021, the figure fluctuated before rising significantly to $12.056 billion in June 2025, then decreasing to $6.861 billion in June 2026. This suggests a dynamic approach to short-term financing, potentially linked to operational needs or strategic investments.
Current Liabilities
Current liabilities generally increased over the period, moving from $22.693 billion to $34.477 billion. This growth was not linear, with some quarterly declines, but the overall trajectory indicates a rising burden of short-term obligations. A substantial increase is observed between March 2023 and March 2025.
Long-Term Debt Obligations
Long-term debt obligations exhibited a relatively stable pattern, generally ranging between $33 billion and $39 billion. A slight upward trend is visible towards the end of the period, reaching $42.577 billion in March 2026. The consistency suggests a deliberate management of long-term financing.
Total Liabilities
Total liabilities showed a general increasing trend, rising from $77.171 billion to $110.646 billion. The most significant increase occurred between September 2024 and March 2026. This suggests a growing reliance on debt financing or an expansion of liabilities related to business operations.
Stockholders’ Equity Components
Common stock remained constant throughout the period. Capital in excess of par value showed a modest increase, while retained earnings demonstrated a consistent upward trend, reflecting accumulated profits. Accumulated other comprehensive loss remained consistently negative, offsetting some of the gains from retained earnings. Repurchased common stock increased in absolute value (becoming more negative) over time, indicating a consistent share buyback program.
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total stockholders’ equity increased from $14.053 billion to $21.536 billion, demonstrating a strengthening equity position. The growth was not uniform, with periods of slower or stagnant growth, but the overall trend is positive. Noncontrolling interests remained relatively stable, contributing a small portion to total equity.

In summary, the company experienced growth in both liabilities and equity. The increase in liabilities, particularly short-term debt and current liabilities, warrants attention, while the growth in equity provides a positive counterbalance. The consistent share repurchase program and the accumulation of retained earnings are also noteworthy features of the company’s financial structure.

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