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Pepsi Co Blames Inflationary Pressures for Missing Estimates

Pepsi Co said it saw a 2% decline in revenue in its North American food business and flat volume after cutting prices by as much as 15% in some brands. Bloomberg Intelligence's Ken Shea has more on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg - EconomicsNews report · Jul 9, 1:31 PM

Pepsi Co Blames Inflationary Pressures for Missing Estimates

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Pepsi Co said it saw a 2% decline in revenue in its North American food business and flat volume after cutting prices by as much as 15% in some brands. Bloomberg Intelligence's Ken Shea has...

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 9, 3:23 PM

Pepsi Co says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter

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NEW YORK (AP) — Pepsi Co reported stronger-than-expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it…

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Financial Times - WorldNews report · Jul 9, 3:20 PM

Pepsi Co warns of ‘rising inflationary pressures’ for US consumers

Recovery in sales volumes runs out of steam in second quarter as surge in fuel costs hits snack and soda group

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MarketWatchNews report · Jul 9, 2:58 PM

Pepsi Co cut snack prices again, but not enough to get American consumers to buy more

Pepsi Co’s North America business lagged in the latest quarter, and the stock was having its worst day in 15 months, even as strength in international business led to an earnings beat.

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CNBCNews report · Jul 9, 2:01 PM

Pepsi Co earnings miss estimates as U.S. consumers tighten their budgets

Pepsi Co reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings despite strong international demand.

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