Varun Beverages share price plunges 26% in 2025, poised for first yearly drop in 8 years
Varun Beverages, one of the largest franchisees of PepsiCo globally (outside the USA), saw its shares melt down in 2025 as investors, who had remained bullish on the company for nearly a decade, appeared to have lost confidence following weak financial performance in recent quarters, impacted by adverse monsoons, rising competitive intensity, and higher operating costs, all of which also raised concerns over near-term growth visibility.
The company’s shares started the year weak, falling a cumulative 32% in the first two months. They rebounded in March with a sharp 24% surge, recovering most of the losses.
However, the recovery was short-lived, as the stock slipped back into negative territory in the subsequent months. Despite a few…
