Mar 21, 2020

PepsiCo Q1 2020 Earnings Report

PepsiCo's Q1 2020 earnings were reported, showing revenue growth and strategic acquisitions amidst COVID-19 uncertainties.

Key Takeaways

PepsiCo reported strong Q1 2020 results with a 7.7% increase in net revenue and a 7.9% increase in organic revenue. Despite the strong performance, the company withdrew its full-year 2020 guidance due to uncertainties related to COVID-19. PepsiCo closed the acquisition of Rockstar Energy Beverages and entered a distribution agreement with Vital Pharmaceuticals for Bang Energy drinks.

PepsiCo's net revenue grew by 7.7% in Q1 2020.

Organic revenue growth reached 7.9% in Q1 2020.

The company closed its acquisition of Rockstar Energy Beverages.

PepsiCo withdrew its full-year 2020 guidance due to COVID-19 uncertainties.

Total Revenue
$13.9B
Previous year: $12.9B
+7.7%
EPS
$1.07
Previous year: $0.97
+10.3%
Organic Revenue Growth
7.9%
Gross Profit
$7.75B
Previous year: $7.2B
+7.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.1B
Previous year: $5.07B
+118.6%
Total Assets
$85.1B
Previous year: $75.5B
+12.7%

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PepsiCo Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Due to uncertainties associated with COVID-19, the company's previous financial outlook for fiscal year 2020 is no longer applicable. However, the company expects a core effective tax rate of approximately 21% and total cash returns to shareholders of approximately $7.5 billion. A 3 to 4 percentage-point foreign exchange translation headwind is expected to negatively impact reported net revenue and core EPS performance.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects a core effective tax rate of approximately 21 percent.
  • Total cash returns to shareholders of approximately $7.5 billion.
  • Dividends of $5.5 billion.
  • Share repurchases of $2 billion.
  • Strong balance sheet, highly cash generative business and ample liquidity.

Challenges Ahead

  • Magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business.
  • Uncertainties in geographies, retail channels and consumer behaviors.
  • Previous financial outlook regarding fiscal year 2020 is no longer applicable.
  • 3 to 4 percentage-point foreign exchange translation headwind to negatively impact reported net revenue.
  • 3 to 4 percentage-point foreign exchange translation headwind to negatively impact core EPS performance.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income