Dec 30, 2023

PepsiCo Q4 2023 Earnings Report

PepsiCo's Q4 2023 results reflected a mix of challenges and strategic progress, with revenue impacted by foreign exchange but supported by organic growth initiatives.

Key Takeaways

PepsiCo reported Q4 2023 results with a slight decrease in net revenue but a 4.5% organic revenue growth. EPS increased significantly due to certain comparability items. The company is focusing on cost management and brand investment for 2024, expecting at least 4% organic revenue growth and at least 8% core constant currency EPS growth.

PepsiCo's net revenue decreased by 0.5% while organic revenue grew by 4.5%.

Reported EPS increased by 152% to $0.94, and core EPS was $1.78.

The company expects at least 4% organic revenue growth and at least 8% core constant currency EPS growth in 2024.

PepsiCo announced a 7% increase in its annualized dividend, marking the 52nd consecutive annual increase.

Total Revenue
$27.9B
Previous year: $28B
-0.5%
EPS
$1.78
Previous year: $1.67
+6.6%
Organic Revenue Growth
4.5%
Previous year: 14.6%
-69.2%
Gross Profit
$14.9B
Previous year: $14.7B
+1.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$9.71B
Previous year: $4.95B
+96.0%
Free Cash Flow
$2.83B
Total Assets
$100B
Previous year: $92.2B
+9.0%

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Forward Guidance

PepsiCo anticipates at least 4% organic revenue growth and at least 8% core constant currency EPS growth in 2024. The company also expects a core annual effective tax rate of 20% and plans to return approximately $8.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Positive Outlook

  • At least 4 percent increase in organic revenue
  • At least 8 percent increase in core constant currency EPS
  • Core annual effective tax rate of 20 percent
  • Total cash returns to shareholders of approximately $8.2 billion
  • 7 percent increase in its annualized dividend

Challenges Ahead

  • Approximate 1-percentage-point foreign exchange translation headwind to impact reported net revenue
  • Approximate 1-percentage-point foreign exchange translation headwind to impact core EPS growth
  • Changing marketplace conditions
  • Category growth rates are normalizing as consumer behaviors largely revert to pre-pandemic norms
  • Net revenue realization moderates as inflationary pressures are expected to abate

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income