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PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP)

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Solvency Ratios (Summary)

PepsiCo Inc., solvency ratios (quarterly data)

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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
Debt Ratios
Debt to equity 2.47 2.41 2.62 2.79 2.64 2.46 2.31 2.31 2.41 2.38 2.38 2.47 2.45 2.28 2.07 2.12 2.20
Debt to capital 0.71 0.71 0.72 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.71 0.69 0.67 0.68 0.69
Debt to assets 0.48 0.46 0.48 0.49 0.48 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.46 0.44 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.43
Financial leverage 5.17 5.26 5.50 5.72 5.53 5.51 5.17 5.12 5.25 5.43 5.31 5.42 5.46 5.38 4.98 5.02 5.11

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).


Over the observed period, spanning from March 2022 to March 2026, the solvency ratios exhibited generally increasing trends, suggesting a growing reliance on debt financing. While fluctuations occurred within the timeframe, the overall direction indicates a strengthening of financial leverage. The analysis below details the specific trends for each ratio.

Debt to Equity Ratio
The debt to equity ratio demonstrated an increasing trend throughout the period. Starting at 2.20 in March 2022, it generally rose, reaching 2.79 in June 2025 before decreasing slightly to 2.64 in March 2026. This indicates that the proportion of debt relative to equity financing has increased, signifying higher financial risk. There were minor dips in the ratio during September 2022 and June 2023, but these were followed by continued increases.
Debt to Capital Ratio
The debt to capital ratio showed a consistent, albeit gradual, increase. Beginning at 0.69 in March 2022, the ratio climbed to 0.74 in June 2025, then decreased to 0.71 in March 2026. This suggests a growing proportion of debt in the company’s capital structure. The ratio remained relatively stable between September 2022 and December 2023, before the upward trend resumed.
Debt to Assets Ratio
The debt to assets ratio also exhibited an upward trend, though less pronounced than the debt to equity ratio. Starting at 0.43 in March 2022, the ratio increased to 0.49 in June 2025, and then decreased to 0.48 in March 2026. This indicates that a larger portion of the company’s assets are financed by debt. The ratio remained relatively consistent between March 2022 and December 2022.
Financial Leverage Ratio
The financial leverage ratio displayed a clear increasing trend over the period. Starting at 5.11 in March 2022, it rose to a peak of 5.72 in June 2025, before decreasing to 5.17 in March 2026. This indicates a greater use of debt to amplify returns to equity holders, and consequently, increased financial risk. Fluctuations were observed, but the overall trajectory points towards increased leverage.

In summary, the observed trends across all four solvency ratios suggest a deliberate or circumstantial increase in the company’s reliance on debt financing. While this strategy can potentially enhance returns, it also elevates financial risk and requires careful monitoring of debt obligations and interest coverage.

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Debt Ratios


Debt to Equity

PepsiCo Inc., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)

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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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
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
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
Total debt 52,728 49,182 50,849 51,384 48,518 44,306 45,014 44,927 45,868 44,105 44,774 43,621 41,767 39,071 39,245 39,279 40,049
 
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
Solvency Ratio
Debt to equity1 2.47 2.41 2.62 2.79 2.64 2.46 2.31 2.31 2.41 2.38 2.38 2.47 2.45 2.28 2.07 2.12 2.20
Benchmarks
Debt to Equity, Competitors2
Coca-Cola Co. 1.30 1.41 1.52 1.73 1.87 1.79 1.74 1.69 1.61 1.62 1.53 1.60 1.68 1.62 1.74 1.82 1.68
Mondelēz International Inc. 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.76 0.66 0.71 0.71 0.67 0.69 0.70 0.74 0.79 0.85 0.81 0.70 0.70
Philip Morris International Inc.

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).

1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity
= 52,728 ÷ 21,383 = 2.47

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The debt-to-equity ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a generally increasing trend, punctuated by some fluctuations. Initially, the ratio decreased from 2.20 in March 2022 to 2.07 in September 2022, before rising again to 2.28 by the end of the year. This pattern of increase and slight decrease continues throughout the observed timeframe.

Overall Trend
From March 2022 through December 2025, the debt-to-equity ratio generally increased. The ratio began at 2.20 and reached 2.47 in March 2026. This indicates a growing reliance on debt financing relative to equity.
Short-Term Fluctuations
Within the overall upward trend, there are periods of relative stability and minor declines. For example, the ratio remained relatively stable between September 2022 and December 2022, and again between September 2023 and December 2023. A slight decrease is observed between June 2023 and September 2023, and a more pronounced decrease between December 2024 and March 2025.
Peak and Trough Values
The highest ratio observed during the period was 2.79 in June 2025. The lowest ratio was 2.07 in September 2022. These represent the periods of highest and lowest relative debt leverage, respectively.
Recent Developments
The ratio experienced a notable increase from March 2024 (2.41) to June 2025 (2.79), suggesting a significant increase in debt relative to equity during that period. However, the ratio decreased to 2.62 in September 2025 and further to 2.41 in December 2025, before increasing again to 2.47 in March 2026.

The observed increases in the debt-to-equity ratio suggest a potential shift in the company’s capital structure towards greater financial leverage. Continued monitoring of this ratio is warranted to assess the implications for financial risk and stability.

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Debt to Capital

PepsiCo Inc., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)

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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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
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
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
Total debt 52,728 49,182 50,849 51,384 48,518 44,306 45,014 44,927 45,868 44,105 44,774 43,621 41,767 39,071 39,245 39,279 40,049
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
Total capital 74,111 69,588 70,237 69,802 66,907 62,347 64,467 64,373 64,915 62,608 63,580 61,306 58,809 56,220 58,222 57,832 58,251
Solvency Ratio
Debt to capital1 0.71 0.71 0.72 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.71 0.69 0.67 0.68 0.69
Benchmarks
Debt to Capital, Competitors2
Coca-Cola Co. 0.57 0.59 0.60 0.63 0.65 0.64 0.64 0.63 0.62 0.62 0.60 0.62 0.63 0.62 0.63 0.65 0.63
Mondelēz International Inc. 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.40 0.42 0.42 0.40 0.41 0.41 0.43 0.44 0.46 0.45 0.41 0.41
Philip Morris International Inc. 1.22 1.26 1.28 1.30 1.28 1.35 1.25 1.25 1.26 1.31 1.25 1.25 1.23 1.26 1.51 1.48 1.52

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).

1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 52,728 ÷ 74,111 = 0.71

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The debt to capital ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a generally stable trend with a slight increase over time. Initially, the ratio fluctuates between 0.67 and 0.71. A subtle upward trajectory becomes more apparent in the later periods, culminating in a ratio of 0.71 in the most recent quarter.

Overall Trend
The debt to capital ratio exhibits a relatively consistent range, primarily between 0.67 and 0.74. The initial values, starting at 0.69 in March 2022, show minor variations before beginning a gradual climb. The most recent measurement indicates a slight increase from earlier periods.
Short-Term Fluctuations
Within the observed timeframe, the ratio experiences minor quarterly fluctuations. For example, a slight decrease is noted between June 2022 (0.68) and September 2022 (0.67). Similarly, a small decline occurs between December 2023 (0.70) and March 2024 (0.70). These fluctuations, however, do not significantly alter the overall trend.
Long-Term Progression
Over the entire period, a discernible upward trend is present. The ratio has increased from 0.69 in March 2022 to 0.71 in March 2026. While the increase is moderate, it suggests a growing reliance on debt financing relative to capital. The highest ratio observed is 0.74 in June 2025.
Recent Performance
The most recent quarters show a stabilization around the 0.70-0.71 range. The ratio was 0.71 in March 2026, indicating that the upward trend has leveled off in the short term. This suggests a potential pause in the increase of debt relative to capital.

In summary, the debt to capital ratio indicates a generally stable financial structure with a modest increase in leverage over the analyzed period. The recent stabilization suggests a potential shift in financing strategy or a temporary pause in debt accumulation.

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Debt to Assets

PepsiCo Inc., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)

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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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
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
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
Total debt 52,728 49,182 50,849 51,384 48,518 44,306 45,014 44,927 45,868 44,105 44,774 43,621 41,767 39,071 39,245 39,279 40,049
 
Total assets 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
Solvency Ratio
Debt to assets1 0.48 0.46 0.48 0.49 0.48 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.46 0.44 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.43
Benchmarks
Debt to Assets, Competitors2
Coca-Cola Co. 0.42 0.43 0.45 0.47 0.48 0.44 0.44 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.41 0.42 0.44 0.42 0.43 0.45 0.44
Mondelēz International Inc. 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.29 0.28 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.25 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.31 0.32 0.32 0.29 0.29
Philip Morris International Inc. 0.75 0.71 0.75 0.75 0.76 0.74 0.74 0.75 0.77 0.73 0.76 0.77 0.76 0.70 0.67 0.68 0.70

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).

1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 52,728 ÷ 110,646 = 0.48

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The debt-to-assets ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a generally increasing trend, indicating a growing reliance on debt financing relative to the company’s asset base. While fluctuations occur, the overall pattern suggests a moderate increase in financial leverage over the observed timeframe.

Initial Period (Mar 19, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022)
The debt-to-assets ratio remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 0.42 and 0.43. This suggests a consistent level of financial leverage during this period, with debt representing approximately 42-43% of total assets.
Ascending Trend (Mar 25, 2023 - Jun 14, 2025)
Beginning in March 2023, the ratio began a noticeable upward trend, increasing from 0.45 to 0.49. This indicates that the company increased its debt levels at a faster rate than its asset base, or experienced a decrease in asset value, leading to higher leverage. The ratio peaked at 0.49 in June 2025.
Recent Fluctuations (Sep 6, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026)
Following the peak in June 2025, the ratio experienced a slight decrease to 0.48 in September 2025 and December 2025. However, it increased again to 0.48 by March 2026. These fluctuations suggest potential shifts in debt management strategies or asset valuations, but the overall leverage remains elevated compared to the earlier periods.

In summary, the debt-to-assets ratio has generally increased over the analyzed period. While the increases are not dramatic, the trend warrants monitoring to assess the company’s long-term financial stability and its ability to meet its debt obligations. The recent fluctuations suggest a dynamic debt management approach, but the overall trend indicates a growing reliance on debt financing.

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Financial Leverage

PepsiCo Inc., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)

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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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Total assets 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
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
Solvency Ratio
Financial leverage1 5.17 5.26 5.50 5.72 5.53 5.51 5.17 5.12 5.25 5.43 5.31 5.42 5.46 5.38 4.98 5.02 5.11
Benchmarks
Financial Leverage, Competitors2
Coca-Cola Co. 3.10 3.26 3.39 3.65 3.88 4.05 4.01 3.91 3.76 3.77 3.71 3.78 3.86 3.85 4.05 4.05 3.79
Mondelēz International Inc. 2.76 2.77 2.73 2.71 2.67 2.54 2.59 2.64 2.73 2.52 2.48 2.51 2.58 2.65 2.55 2.40 2.41
Philip Morris International Inc.

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).

1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity
= 110,646 ÷ 21,383 = 5.17

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The financial leverage ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a generally stable, yet fluctuating, pattern. Initially, the ratio exhibited a slight decreasing trend from 5.11 in March 2022 to 4.98 in September 2022. Subsequently, it increased to 5.38 by December 2022 before stabilizing around the 5.4 range through the first half of 2023.

A noticeable increase in financial leverage occurred in the latter half of 2023, peaking at 5.51 in December 2023. This trend continued into early 2024, reaching 5.53 in March 2024, before decreasing slightly to 5.17 in September 2024. The ratio then experienced a more substantial decline to 5.26 by December 2025, followed by a further decrease to 5.17 in March 2026.

Overall Trend
The overall trend suggests a moderate level of financial leverage, with fluctuations occurring throughout the analyzed period. While there were periods of increase, the ratio generally remained within a relatively narrow range, indicating a consistent, though not dramatically changing, capital structure.
Short-Term Fluctuations
Short-term fluctuations appear to be influenced by seasonal factors or specific financing/investment decisions. The increase in leverage during late 2023 and early 2024 warrants further investigation to determine the underlying causes, such as increased debt or decreased equity.
Recent Developments
The recent decline in the financial leverage ratio from December 2024 through March 2026 suggests a potential shift in the company’s capital structure, possibly through debt reduction or increased equity. This trend could indicate a strengthening of the company’s solvency position.

The observed changes in financial leverage, while not extreme, should be monitored closely to assess their impact on the company’s long-term financial health and risk profile. Further analysis, incorporating other solvency and profitability ratios, is recommended for a more comprehensive understanding.

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