Summary
PepsiCo Inc.'s first quarter 2014 results, ending March 22, 2014, showed a modest increase in net revenue, growing slightly to $12.623 billion from $12.581 billion in the prior year period. Net income attributable to PepsiCo also saw a healthy rise, up 13% to $1.216 billion, translating to diluted earnings per share of $0.79, a 15% increase from $0.69 in the prior year. The company highlighted a significant restructuring and impairment charge of $96 million related to its new 2014 Productivity Plan, impacting profitability in the short term but aimed at long-term efficiency gains. Despite currency headwinds, particularly from the weakening Russian ruble and Venezuelan bolivar, PepsiCo demonstrated resilience in its divisional performance. Frito-Lay North America and Europe showed solid revenue and operating profit growth. However, PepsiCo Americas Beverages experienced a notable decline in operating profit, partly due to restructuring charges and challenging market conditions. The company also announced a 15% increase in its annualized dividend to $2.62 per share, signaling confidence in its financial health and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $12.62B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.75B |
| Gross Profit | $6.88B |
| SG&A Expenses | $5.05B |
| Operating Income | $1.81B |
| Interest Expense | $201.00M |
| Net Income | $1.22B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.80 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.79 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.52B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.54B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenue increased slightly by 0.3% to $12.623 billion for the 12 weeks ended March 22, 2014, compared to $12.581 billion in the prior year.
- 2Net income attributable to PepsiCo increased 13% to $1.216 billion, with diluted EPS rising 15% to $0.79.
- 3The company incurred $96 million in restructuring and impairment charges related to its new 2014 Productivity Plan.
- 4Foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted net revenue growth by 3 percentage points, primarily due to the depreciation of the Russian ruble and Venezuelan bolivar.
- 5Operating profit for PepsiCo Americas Beverages decreased by 24% (7% excluding items affecting comparability), impacted by operating cost increases and commodity costs.
- 6The company announced a 15% increase in its annualized dividend to $2.62 per share, effective June 2014.
- 7Share repurchases totaled $1.249 billion for the quarter, indicating continued capital return to shareholders.