# PepsiCo investors push for structural changes

> PepsiCo investors demand operational shifts as U.S. snack sales drop.
- Title: PepsiCo investors push for structural changes · Seattletimes
- Summary: PepsiCo investors demand operational shifts as U.S. snack sales drop. PepsiCo investors seek structural changes after U.S. snack sales decline amid shifting…
- Keywords: pepsico, investors, structural changes, snack sales, u.s. consumers, operational shifts, doritos, cheetos, stock price, revenue growth, operating profit, news
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/business/shifting-eating-habits-have-pepsico-investors-seeking-operational-changes
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- Topics: pepsico, investors, structural changes, snack sales, u.s. consumers, operational shifts, doritos, cheetos, stock price, revenue growth, operating profit, news
## PepsiCo stock down 12%
PepsiCo stock dropped 12% in the past year, trading at six-year lows.
## U.S. snack sales decline
U.S. consumers are buying fewer bags of Cheetos and cases of Pepsi.
## Investors demand changes
PepsiCo investors want structural changes to improve U.S. snack and beverage performance.
## Ramon Laguarta's response
Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo CEO, said they are open to revisiting options to improve long-term performance.
## Possible structural changes
PepsiCo may split operations by geography or business lines to address U.S. performance.
## New product strategies
PepsiCo is adding protein-rich snacks and reducing artificial colors in its products.
## Key takeaway

PepsiCo investors seek structural changes after U.S. snack sales decline amid shifting consumer habits.