PepsiCo Stock Just Had Its Best Day in Over 5 Years. Is The Dividend King a No-Brainer Buy Now?

On July 17, PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) stock had its best single session in over five years -- gaining 7.5% after the company reported second-quarter 2025 earnings. It was a sigh of relief for long-term investors who have endured an extended period of underperformance.Even after the rally, Pepsi is still down year to date, and the stock is up a little over 6% in the last five years compared to a whopping 95% return in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). However, those gains don't factor in Pepsi's sizable dividend, which yields 4%. Pepsi has raised its payout for 53 consecutive years, earning it a coveted spot on the list of companies that have raised their dividends for at least 50 years -- known as Dividend Kings.Here are some key takeaways from Pepsi's latest earnings, highlighting why the dividend stock remains a compelling buy for investors seeking to boost their passive income.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool