On May 27, PepsiCo fell 3.12% in regular trading, trading at $145.87/share, with trading volume of $4.81 billion. The decline was triggered by growing market concerns over the company's recently announced plan to raise prices on select single-serve snack products.
According to reports, PepsiCo plans to increase prices on some smaller bags of chips by $0.10 to $0.20, with these products currently retailing at $2.69. The company confirmed the price increases will take effect from late June and apply only to select single-serve items. Notably, smaller bags previously sold in two-for-$1 promotions will also see price increases. PepsiCo attributed the hikes to rising domestic production, logistics, and retail costs in the U.S., stating that its American food business had kept single-serve snack prices stable for nearly 15 years.
In the current pressured consumer environment, investors are concerned that price increases may push consumers toward more cost-effective alternatives, potentially weighing on overall revenue. The broader Soft Drinks sector traded weak, with Coca-Cola down 1.47% and Coca-Cola Europacific down 0.98%, adding to selling pressure on PepsiCo. Notably, the company had previously cut family-size chip prices by 15% to win back price-sensitive consumers.
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