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PepsiCo’s sales jump after it cuts prices

Global Analysis by Policy Wire: PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PepsiCo’s decision to cut prices and some new snacks boosted demand in the first quarter. Revenue jumped 8.5% to $19.44 billion in the...

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April 16, 2026 One Min Read

Global Analysis by Policy Wire:

PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PepsiCo’s decision to cut prices and some new snacks boosted demand in the first quarter.

Revenue jumped 8.5% to $19.44 billion in the January-March period compared to the same period a year ago, the Purchase, New York, company said Thursday. That handily beat Wall Street’s forecast of $18.95 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

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