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PepsiCo Cuts Costs Amid Weak North America Demand
PepsiCo plans cost cuts to offset weak North America sales and rising input costs, lowering annual profit forecast.
In brief
PepsiCo plans cost cuts to offset weak North America sales and rising input costs, lowering annual profit forecast. PepsiCo will cut costs to address declining North America snack and beverage demand and higher input costs, reducing its annual core profit growth forecast. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
PepsiCo Announces Cost Cuts
PepsiCo said it would pursue additional cost cuts after lowering its annual core profit forecast due to sluggish demand for snacks and beverages in North America and rising input costs.
North America Business Weakens
Consumer packaged goods makers such as PepsiCo, General Mills, McCormick and Conagra Brands face rising input costs and cautious spending amid high gas prices.
CEO Details Cost Reduction Plan
CEO Ramon Laguarta stated additional structural cost reduction actions will be implemented in coming months to fund investments that accelerate organic revenue growth and mitigate input cost inflation.
Revised Profit Forecast
PepsiCo expects fiscal 2026 core earnings per share after currency adjustments to rise 1% to 2%, down from a prior forecast of 4% to 6% growth.
Organic Revenue Growth Adjusted
The company also expects annual organic revenue to grow about 3%, compared with a prior forecast of 2% to 4% growth.
The bottom line
PepsiCo will cut costs to address declining North America snack and beverage demand and higher input costs, reducing its annual core profit growth forecast.
