PepsiCo stock price jumps 3% as defensive buyers step in — what to watch before earnings
New York, Feb 1, 2026, 15:45 EST — The market has closed.
- PepsiCo shares bucked the trend, climbing while the broader U.S. stock market fell on Friday.
- Investors favored defensive consumer staples amid uncertainty over Fed leadership and inflation cues.
- All eyes turn to PepsiCo’s quarterly earnings and its forecast for 2026.
PepsiCo (PEP) shares jumped 3.32%, ending Friday at $153.63. Coca-Cola was up 1.88%, and Mondelez climbed 2.02%. Trading volume for PepsiCo hit roughly 12.6 million shares, according to MarketWatch. (MarketWatch)
U.S. markets are closed over the weekend, so Friday’s gain will probably influence Monday’s open. PepsiCo is set to release its earnings this week, with investors watching…
