A Closer Look at PepsiCo's Options Market Dynamics

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance onPepsiCo.Looking at options history for PepsiCoPEPwe detected 18 trades.If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 38% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.From the overall spotted trades, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $563,042 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $206,208.Expected Price MovementsAnalyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $120.0 to $150.0 for PepsiCo during the past quarter.Volume & Open Interest TrendsLooking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for PepsiCo's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of PepsiCo's whale trades within a strike price range from $120.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days.PepsiCo Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 DaysLargest Options Trades Observed:SymbolPUT/CALLTrade TypeSentimentExp. DateAskBidPriceStrike PriceTotal Trade PriceOpen InterestVolumePEPPUTSWEEPBEARISH07/18/25$3.35$3.25$3.35$134.00$122.9K255825PEPPUTSWEEPBULLISH01/16/26$5.3$5.2$5.2$125.00$73.3K5.3K303PEPPUTTRADEBULLISH07/18/25$14.6$14.5$14.5$148.00$58.0K040PEPCALLTRADEBEARISH03/20/26$9.9$9.75$9.75$135.00$48.7K1.3K63PEPPUTTRADEBEARISH06/18/26$6.2$6.1$6.2$120.00$45.2K28673About PepsiCoPepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 55% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US, but uses bottlers overseas for beverages. International markets made up 40% of both total sales and operating profits in 2024.Following our analysis of the options activities associated with PepsiCo, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.Present Market Standing of PepsiCoWith a trading volume of 4,799,600, the price of PEP is down by -0.03%, reaching $135.0.Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.Next earnings report is scheduled for 8 days from now.Expert Opinions on PepsiCoOver the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $148.0.Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days.Click here for access. * An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Sector Perform, adjusting the price target to $148.Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for PepsiCo,Benzinga Progives you real-time options trades alerts.PEPPepsiCo Inc$133.99-0.78%Stock Score Locked: Want to See it?Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime.Reveal Full ScoreEdge RankingsMomentum24.28Growth77.89Quality13.94Value29.54Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewMarket News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs© 2025 Benzinga.com. . .EarningsAnalyst RatingsOptionsDividendsIPOsDate of Trade▲▼ticker▲▼Put/Call▲▼Strike Price▲▼DTE▲▼Sentiment▲▼Click to see moreOptionsupdatesOptions ActivityIdentify Smart Money MovesSee what positions smart money is taking on your favorite stocks with the Benzinga Edge Unusual Options board.Click to JoinPosted In:OptionsMarketsBZI-UOA