{
  "id": 18755776,
  "title": "Here's How Many Shares of PepsiCo You'd Need for $500 in Yearly Dividends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/heres-how-many-shares-of-pepsico-youd-need-for-500-in-yearly-dividends",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-07T17:09:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/07/heres-how-many-shares-of-pepsico-youd-need-for-500/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To earn $500 per year in dividend income from PepsiCo (PEP), an investor would need to purchase approximately 85 shares. This translates to a total investment of about $12,105.70, given PepsiCo's current share price. In comparison, achieving a similar dividend income level by investing in the S&P 500 index would require a significantly larger investment of over $45,000. The dividend yield for PepsiCo is notably higher than that of the S&P 500, which currently stands at approximately 3.1%. Although PepsiCo has faced challenges in 2026, including weak U.S. growth and customer losses, such as Pepsi being replaced by Coca-Cola as Yum! Brands' primary beverage supplier at KFC outlets, the company has shown resilience. Yum plans to continue serving Pepsi products at its Taco Bell locations. Despite management acknowledging ongoing domestic challenges, investors remain optimistic about PepsiCo's international sales performance and the company's commitment to cost-cutting measures. If these strategies prove effective, the stock's payout ratio could improve, potentially reducing risks and making it an attractive option for long-term investors seeking reasonable entry points.",
  "summary": "Don't let negative headlines and headwinds scare you away from this Dividend King.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}