PepsiCo is a global food and beverage company known for brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, and Quaker. It operates in the consumer staples sector.
Description: PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation founded in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, it has a diversified portfolio of brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Quaker Oats, and Tropicana. The company operates in over 200 countries and territories, with a focus on convenient foods and beverages. PepsiCo is a component of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Its market role is as a leading player in the consumer packaged goods industry, competing with The Coca-Cola Company and Nestlé.
Established / Launched: 1965
Founder / Issuer: Caleb Bradham (Pepsi-Cola) and Herman Lay (Frito-Lay) via merger