PepsiCo (PEP)

PepsiCo's Q2 earnings call highlighted a strategy to capitalize on consumer preferences, with $2 billion snack portfolio leading the charge.

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Curious about the top performers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday? Dive into the list of today's session's top gainers and losers for a comprehensive overview.

Shares of food and beverage company PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) jumped 7% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations and raised its profit forecast for the full year. 

Let's have a look at the S&P500 stocks with an unusual volume in today's session.

U.S. equities climbed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 briefly testing a record high 6,300 level at midday in New York, bolstered by strong earnings and upbeat retail sales data that reinforced investor risk appetite.

Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Thursday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.

Thursday's session is showcasing interesting market movements in the S&P500 index, with notable gap up and gap down stocks. Stay updated with the gapping S&P500 stocks in today's session.

Food and beverage company PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $22.73 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.12 per share was 4.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Before the US market kicks off on Thursday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the S&P500 top gainers and losers.

While Dow Jones futures were down 0.12% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures were up 0.06%.

PepsiCo reported a mixed performance for Q2 2025, with core earnings per share exceeding expectations but net revenue falling short.

The health insurer now expects its adjusted net income per diluted share to be approximately $30.00, down from its previous guidance of $34.15 to $34.85.

PepsiCo beats Q2 estimates, raises FY2025 EPS guidance to $8.04, and sees easing forex headwinds, shares jump 2% premarket.

PepsiCo raised its 2025 profit forecast on the back of strong demand in international markets and a rebound in demand for snacks in the North American region.

U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures were mixed.