PepsiCo reported an 8.5% increase in first-quarter sales, reaching $19.4 billion (£14.4 billion), after implementing price cuts on popular snacks like Doritos and Lay's by up to 15%. This strategy helped the company win back customers who had been struggling with rising costs since 2022.
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PepsiCo reported an 8.5% increase in first-quarter sales to $19.4bn after cutting prices on snacks like Doritos and Lay's by up to 15%. This strategy helped win back customers who had been struggling with rising costs.
- PepsiCo's sales rose 8.5% to $19.4bn in Q1
- Price cuts of up to 15% on brands like Doritos and Lay's drove volume growth
- Operating profit increased by a quarter to $3.2bn
- CEO Ramon Laguarta focuses on affordability and portion control amid rising use of weight-loss jabs
According to BBC, PepsiCo's affordability initiatives, which included discounts ahead of the Super Bowl on brands like Doritos, Lay's (known as Walkers in the UK), Tostitos, and Cheetos, contributed significantly to its improved performance. The company also saw a 25% rise in operating profit to $3.2 billion.
PepsiCo's shares jumped by 2% in early trading on Thursday, reflecting investor confidence in the company's turnaround strategy. CEO Ramon Laguarta emphasized that these affordability initiatives were crucial for improving the firm's performance after previous price hikes had angered customers.
The company is also focusing on portion control as a response to the rising use of appetite-suppressing weight-loss jabs, which are changing eating habits and portion sizes. PepsiCo plans to leverage its sponsorship of this summer's World Cup, hosted in the US, Mexico, and Canada, with promotions for its Lay's crisps brand during the tournament.
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