PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is included among the 12 Best Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. PepsiCo (PEP) Enters a New Strategic Chapter as BNP Paribas Highlights Earnings Upside ja-san-miguel-xYSp0kkIUio-unsplash On January 16, BNP Paribas raised its rating on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) to Outperform from Neutral. It set a $179 price target on the stock. The firm also lifted its FY27 EPS forecast by roughly 5%, arguing that recent activist involvement creates a “win-win” situation for the company, accord ...