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PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP)

Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Quarterly Data

Microsoft Excel

Solvency Ratios (Summary)

Debt Ratios

PepsiCo Inc., solvency ratios (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Sep 5, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 Dec 27, 2025 Sep 6, 2025 Jun 14, 2025 Mar 22, 2025 Dec 28, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 Jun 15, 2024 Mar 23, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Sep 9, 2023 Jun 17, 2023 Mar 25, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 Jun 11, 2022 Mar 19, 2022
Debt Ratios
Debt to equity 2.33 2.41 2.47 2.41 2.62 2.79 2.64 2.46 2.31 2.31 2.41 2.38 2.38 2.47 2.45 2.28 2.07 2.12 2.20
Debt to capital 0.70 0.71 0.71 0.71 0.72 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.71 0.69 0.67 0.68 0.69
Debt to assets 0.46 0.47 0.48 0.46 0.48 0.49 0.48 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.46 0.44 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.43
Financial leverage 5.02 5.08 5.17 5.26 5.50 5.72 5.53 5.51 5.17 5.12 5.25 5.43 5.31 5.42 5.46 5.38 4.98 5.02 5.11

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-09-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-06), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-22), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-17), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-19).


The analysis of solvency ratios indicates a period of moderate expansion in financial leverage that peaked in the second quarter of 2025, followed by a gradual return toward baseline levels by late 2026.

Debt to Equity Ratio
An upward trajectory is observed from March 2022, where the ratio stood at 2.20, reaching a peak of 2.79 in June 2025. Subsequent to this peak, a steady decline occurred, with the ratio retreating to 2.33 by September 2026. This pattern suggests a temporary increase in the reliance on debt relative to shareholder equity during the 2024-2025 window.
Debt to Capital Ratio
This metric remained highly stable throughout the observed period. Values fluctuated within a narrow range, from a low of 0.67 in September 2022 to a high of 0.74 in June 2025. The ratio concluded the period at 0.70, indicating a consistent approach to the overall capital structure.
Debt to Assets Ratio
A gradual increase in the proportion of assets financed through debt is evident, rising from 0.43 in early 2022 to a maximum of 0.49 in June 2025. The ratio subsequently moderated, ending at 0.46 in September 2026, reflecting a controlled expansion and subsequent contraction of total liabilities relative to total assets.
Financial Leverage
Financial leverage exhibited volatility that mirrored the other solvency indicators. Starting at 5.11 in March 2022, the ratio reached its maximum point of 5.72 in June 2025. By September 2026, the ratio returned to 5.02, effectively neutralizing the leverage expansion observed during the mid-period peak.

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Debt to Equity

PepsiCo Inc., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Sep 5, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 Dec 27, 2025 Sep 6, 2025 Jun 14, 2025 Mar 22, 2025 Dec 28, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 Jun 15, 2024 Mar 23, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Sep 9, 2023 Jun 17, 2023 Mar 25, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 Jun 11, 2022 Mar 19, 2022
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Short-term debt obligations 9,223 10,602 10,151 6,861 6,736 12,056 9,099 7,082 6,524 8,289 8,161 6,510 8,937 7,613 4,281 3,414 3,109 6,032 5,459
Long-term debt obligations, excluding current maturities 42,658 42,612 42,577 42,321 44,113 39,328 39,419 37,224 38,490 36,638 37,707 37,595 35,837 36,008 37,486 35,657 36,136 33,247 34,590
Total debt 51,881 53,214 52,728 49,182 50,849 51,384 48,518 44,306 45,014 44,927 45,868 44,105 44,774 43,621 41,767 39,071 39,245 39,279 40,049
 
Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity 22,292 22,098 21,383 20,406 19,388 18,418 18,389 18,041 19,453 19,446 19,047 18,503 18,806 17,685 17,042 17,149 18,977 18,553 18,202
Solvency Ratio
Debt to equity1 2.33 2.41 2.47 2.41 2.62 2.79 2.64 2.46 2.31 2.31 2.41 2.38 2.38 2.47 2.45 2.28 2.07 2.12 2.20
Benchmarks
Debt to Equity, Competitors2
Coca-Cola Co. — 1.20 1.30 1.41 1.52 1.73 1.87 1.79 1.74 1.69 1.61 1.62 1.53 1.60 1.68 1.62 1.74 1.82 1.68
Mondelēz International Inc. — 0.81 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.76 0.66 0.71 0.71 0.67 0.69 0.70 0.74 0.79 0.85 0.81 0.70 0.70
Philip Morris International Inc. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-09-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-06), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-22), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-17), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-19).

1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity
= 51,881 ÷ 22,292 = 2.33

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The solvency profile over the period from March 2022 to September 2026 is characterized by a general expansion of both total debt and shareholders' equity, with the debt-to-equity ratio exhibiting significant volatility. While both components of the capital structure grew in absolute terms, the pace of debt accumulation periodically outstripped equity growth, leading to fluctuations in financial leverage.

Total Debt Trends
An overall upward trajectory is observed in total debt, which increased from 40,049 million in March 2022 to 51,881 million by September 2026. The growth was not linear; after a period of relative stability in 2022 and 2023, a substantial increase occurred between December 2024 and June 2025, during which debt rose from 44,306 million to a peak of 51,384 million. The final year of the period shows a plateauing effect, with debt fluctuating between 49,182 million and 53,214 million.
Shareholders' Equity Trends
Common shareholders' equity grew from 18,202 million in March 2022 to 22,292 million in September 2026. A period of contraction is evident between December 2022 and March 2023, where equity declined to approximately 17,042 million. Following this dip, a consistent and steady recovery phase was maintained, with equity increasing incrementally through 2024 and accelerating through 2025 and 2026.
Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio experienced three distinct phases. First, a period of deleveraging occurred in early 2022, reaching a period low of 2.07 in September 2022. Second, a phase of increasing leverage followed, culminating in a peak ratio of 2.79 in June 2025, driven by the rapid surge in total debt. Third, a corrective phase is observed from September 2025 through September 2026, where the ratio trended downward to 2.33, indicating a gradual realignment of the balance sheet as equity growth began to offset the previously accumulated debt.

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Debt to Capital

PepsiCo Inc., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Sep 5, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 Dec 27, 2025 Sep 6, 2025 Jun 14, 2025 Mar 22, 2025 Dec 28, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 Jun 15, 2024 Mar 23, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Sep 9, 2023 Jun 17, 2023 Mar 25, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 Jun 11, 2022 Mar 19, 2022
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Short-term debt obligations 9,223 10,602 10,151 6,861 6,736 12,056 9,099 7,082 6,524 8,289 8,161 6,510 8,937 7,613 4,281 3,414 3,109 6,032 5,459
Long-term debt obligations, excluding current maturities 42,658 42,612 42,577 42,321 44,113 39,328 39,419 37,224 38,490 36,638 37,707 37,595 35,837 36,008 37,486 35,657 36,136 33,247 34,590
Total debt 51,881 53,214 52,728 49,182 50,849 51,384 48,518 44,306 45,014 44,927 45,868 44,105 44,774 43,621 41,767 39,071 39,245 39,279 40,049
Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity 22,292 22,098 21,383 20,406 19,388 18,418 18,389 18,041 19,453 19,446 19,047 18,503 18,806 17,685 17,042 17,149 18,977 18,553 18,202
Total capital 74,173 75,312 74,111 69,588 70,237 69,802 66,907 62,347 64,467 64,373 64,915 62,608 63,580 61,306 58,809 56,220 58,222 57,832 58,251
Solvency Ratio
Debt to capital1 0.70 0.71 0.71 0.71 0.72 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.71 0.69 0.67 0.68 0.69
Benchmarks
Debt to Capital, Competitors2
Coca-Cola Co. — 0.55 0.57 0.59 0.60 0.63 0.65 0.64 0.64 0.63 0.62 0.62 0.60 0.62 0.63 0.62 0.63 0.65 0.63
Mondelēz International Inc. — 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.40 0.42 0.42 0.40 0.41 0.41 0.43 0.44 0.46 0.45 0.41 0.41
Philip Morris International Inc. — 1.21 1.22 1.26 1.28 1.30 1.28 1.35 1.25 1.25 1.26 1.31 1.25 1.25 1.23 1.26 1.51 1.48 1.52

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-09-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-06), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-22), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-17), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-19).

1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 51,881 ÷ 74,173 = 0.70

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The solvency profile from early 2022 through late 2026 is characterized by a steady expansion of both total debt and total capital, with the resulting debt-to-capital ratio remaining relatively consistent. While absolute leverage increased over the period, the proportional weight of debt relative to the total capital structure was managed within a tight range, suggesting a stable financing strategy.

Total Debt Trajectory
Total debt exhibited a general upward trend, rising from 40,049 million USD in March 2022 to a peak of 53,214 million USD by June 2026. Notable increases occurred during the first quarters of 2024 and 2025, where debt levels rose significantly, indicating periods of increased borrowing or debt issuance to support operational or strategic needs.
Total Capital Growth
Total capital followed a parallel growth trajectory, increasing from 58,251 million USD in March 2022 to 74,173 million USD by September 2026. This expansion in the capital base occurred alongside the rise in debt, which effectively mitigated a sharp increase in the leverage ratio.
Debt to Capital Ratio Analysis
The debt-to-capital ratio demonstrated high stability, fluctuating within a narrow band between 0.67 in September 2022 and a peak of 0.74 in June 2025. Following this peak, the ratio regressed toward a baseline of 0.70 by September 2026. The consistency of this ratio throughout the analyzed period indicates that the increase in debt was proportionally balanced by an increase in total capital, maintaining a constant solvency posture.

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Debt to Assets

PepsiCo Inc., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Sep 5, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 Dec 27, 2025 Sep 6, 2025 Jun 14, 2025 Mar 22, 2025 Dec 28, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 Jun 15, 2024 Mar 23, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Sep 9, 2023 Jun 17, 2023 Mar 25, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 Jun 11, 2022 Mar 19, 2022
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Short-term debt obligations 9,223 10,602 10,151 6,861 6,736 12,056 9,099 7,082 6,524 8,289 8,161 6,510 8,937 7,613 4,281 3,414 3,109 6,032 5,459
Long-term debt obligations, excluding current maturities 42,658 42,612 42,577 42,321 44,113 39,328 39,419 37,224 38,490 36,638 37,707 37,595 35,837 36,008 37,486 35,657 36,136 33,247 34,590
Total debt 51,881 53,214 52,728 49,182 50,849 51,384 48,518 44,306 45,014 44,927 45,868 44,105 44,774 43,621 41,767 39,071 39,245 39,279 40,049
 
Total assets 111,976 112,189 110,646 107,399 106,558 105,345 101,737 99,467 100,513 99,533 100,040 100,495 99,953 95,906 93,042 92,187 94,461 93,103 92,962
Solvency Ratio
Debt to assets1 0.46 0.47 0.48 0.46 0.48 0.49 0.48 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.46 0.44 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.43
Benchmarks
Debt to Assets, Competitors2
Coca-Cola Co. — 0.40 0.42 0.43 0.45 0.47 0.48 0.44 0.44 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.41 0.42 0.44 0.42 0.43 0.45 0.44
Mondelēz International Inc. — 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.29 0.28 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.25 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.31 0.32 0.32 0.29 0.29
Philip Morris International Inc. — 0.72 0.75 0.71 0.75 0.75 0.76 0.74 0.74 0.75 0.77 0.73 0.76 0.77 0.76 0.70 0.67 0.68 0.70

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-09-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-06), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-22), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-17), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-19).

1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 51,881 ÷ 111,976 = 0.46

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The analyzed period from March 2022 to September 2026 reflects a general expansion in both total debt and total assets. While total assets grew from 92,962 million USD to 111,976 million USD, total debt increased from 40,049 million USD to 51,881 million USD. This concurrent growth indicates an increase in the scale of operations financed partly through additional borrowing.

Solvency Ratio Trajectory
The debt to assets ratio exhibited a gradual upward trend, moving from a baseline of 0.42 to 0.43 in 2022 to a range of 0.46 to 0.48 by 2026. This progression suggests a strategic increase in financial leverage over the five-year span.
Period of Stability and Initial Shift
Between March 2022 and December 2022, the ratio remained highly stable at 0.42. A noticeable shift occurred in early 2023, where the ratio stepped up to 0.45, a level that was largely maintained throughout the remainder of 2023 and the first half of 2024.
Peak Leverage Analysis
The highest level of leverage was observed in June 2025, with the debt to assets ratio peaking at 0.49. This peak was driven by a surge in total debt, which reached 51,384 million USD during that quarter, outpacing the growth rate of total assets.
Recent Normalization and Current Status
Following the 2025 peak, the ratio experienced a moderate decline and stabilization. By September 2026, the ratio stood at 0.46. Although this represents a decrease from the mid-2025 high, it remains significantly higher than the 0.42 levels recorded at the beginning of the analysis period.

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Financial Leverage

PepsiCo Inc., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Sep 5, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 Dec 27, 2025 Sep 6, 2025 Jun 14, 2025 Mar 22, 2025 Dec 28, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 Jun 15, 2024 Mar 23, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Sep 9, 2023 Jun 17, 2023 Mar 25, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 Jun 11, 2022 Mar 19, 2022
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Total assets 111,976 112,189 110,646 107,399 106,558 105,345 101,737 99,467 100,513 99,533 100,040 100,495 99,953 95,906 93,042 92,187 94,461 93,103 92,962
Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity 22,292 22,098 21,383 20,406 19,388 18,418 18,389 18,041 19,453 19,446 19,047 18,503 18,806 17,685 17,042 17,149 18,977 18,553 18,202
Solvency Ratio
Financial leverage1 5.02 5.08 5.17 5.26 5.50 5.72 5.53 5.51 5.17 5.12 5.25 5.43 5.31 5.42 5.46 5.38 4.98 5.02 5.11
Benchmarks
Financial Leverage, Competitors2
Coca-Cola Co. — 2.99 3.10 3.26 3.39 3.65 3.88 4.05 4.01 3.91 3.76 3.77 3.71 3.78 3.86 3.85 4.05 4.05 3.79
Mondelēz International Inc. — 2.67 2.76 2.77 2.73 2.71 2.67 2.54 2.59 2.64 2.73 2.52 2.48 2.51 2.58 2.65 2.55 2.40 2.41
Philip Morris International Inc. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-09-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-06), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-22), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-17), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-19).

1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity
= 111,976 ÷ 22,292 = 5.02

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The financial trajectory between March 2022 and September 2026 is characterized by a consistent expansion of the total asset base accompanied by cyclical fluctuations in financial leverage.

Asset and Equity Growth
Total assets exhibited a steady upward trend, increasing from 92,962 million US dollars in March 2022 to 111,976 million US dollars by September 2026. Parallel to this, common shareholders' equity grew from 18,202 million US dollars to 22,292 million US dollars over the same period, indicating a long-term strengthening of the equity position.
Financial Leverage Dynamics
The financial leverage ratio demonstrated significant volatility, oscillating between a minimum of 4.98 in September 2022 and a maximum of 5.72 in June 2025. A period of relative stability was observed throughout 2023 and early 2024, after which the ratio climbed sharply during the latter half of 2024 and the first half of 2025.
Deleveraging Trend
Following the peak in June 2025, a consistent downward trend in financial leverage is evident. The ratio declined from 5.72 to 5.02 by September 2026, suggesting a strategic reduction in reliance on debt or a more rapid accumulation of equity relative to asset growth during the final year of the analyzed period.
Solvency Analysis
The correlation between asset growth and equity increases suggests that while the organization expanded its balance sheet, the leverage ratio remained within a range of approximately 5.0 to 5.7. The return to a ratio of 5.02 in September 2026 aligns the current financial leverage with the levels observed in early 2022, effectively neutralizing the leverage spikes seen in 2025.

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