Better Buy: PepsiCo vs. Verizon
It is virtually impossible to go through daily life in the United States without coming into contact with PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ). They are, for the most part, ubiquitous entities that are a vital part of daily life. However, are their stocks worth buying? And is one a better choice than the other? Those are complex questions, but here's a primer to help you figure it all out.
From a top-level perspective, PepsiCo has a lot going for it. Although it has always played second fiddle to Coca-Cola in the soda space, it has a leading position in sports drinks, and its Frito-Lay business is the undisputed king when it comes to salty snacks. This strong and diversified core has allowed the company to increase its dividend annually for 47 consecutive years, placing it among a very rare group of companies. Its dividend yield, meanwhile, is 2.6%. While that's not exactly huge, it is more than investors would get from an S&P 500 Index fund today.
PepsiCo makes much more than just its namesake soft drink. Image source: PepsiCo.
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