PepsiCo to lift prices on Doritos and some sodas after weak North America third quarter
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PepsiCo plans single-digit price hikes on select snacks and drinks to offset higher fuel, aluminum, and agricultural input costs as tariff refunds fade. North America demand remains soft, with beverage volumes down and management signaling urgency to fix the soda business. The company cut its full-year adjusted EPS growth outlook despite better-than-expected quarterly revenue driven by international strength, highlighting mixed consumer demand and margin-management pressures.
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PepsiCo said it will raise prices on some products to offset higher costs for fuel, aluminum and agricultural commodities. The company recently cut prices sharply on chips such as Lay’s and Doritos ahead of the Super Bowl after demand softened in North America, and beverage volumes fell 2%. PepsiCo also lowered its full-year profit outlook, trimming expected adjusted EPS growth to 2.5% to 3.5% from 5% to 7%.
