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Investment Recommendations

Targeted investment recommendations for Pepsi, aimed at boosting brand interest, strengthening market presence, and accelerating brand growth.
Category Description Markets
Defend Brand Interest
Markets with high brand interest showing decline
17 DMAs
Emerging Market
Smaller markets showing strong growth potential
12 DMAs 4 States
Growth Opportunity
Mid-size markets with positive brand interest trends
16 DMAs
High Growth Priority
Large markets showing strong consistent growth
19 DMAs
Maintain & Optimize
Stable markets with consistent performance
29 DMAs 7 States
Monitor & Maintain
All other markets
107 DMAs 39 States
Turnaround Priority
Markets requiring immediate attention and improvement
11 DMAs

Brand Insights

Brand Insights reveal Pepsi’s brand interest across U.S. regions, highlighting growth opportunities, market trends, and strategic focus areas.
Pepsi shows strong performance with 5.6% average growth across 51 markets (24.5% avg brand interest), with positive growth in 31 of 51 markets
Top performing markets for Pepsi demonstrate exceptional results in Oklahoma (+25.0% growth, 25.0% brand interest, +5.0% brand interest change), Kansas (+20.0% growth, 30.0% brand interest, +5.0% brand interest change), and Kentucky (+13.6% growth, 25.0% brand interest, +3.0% brand interest change)
Pepsi has 8 markets with high growth (>15%), 16 markets with moderate growth (5-15%), 17 stable markets (0-5%), and 10 declining markets
Notable high-growth markets for Pepsi include Arkansas (+22.2% growth, 22.0% brand interest), Kansas (+20.0% growth, 30.0% brand interest), and Louisiana (+23.1% growth, 16.0% brand interest)

Competitive Insights

Competitive Insights analyze vast market data to pinpoint high-competition regions in the Sodas industry.

For Pepsi, our benchmarks and BrandStack's AI powered algorithms reveal key insights to refine marketing strategies and boost brand interest across channels.
Pepsi demonstrates category dominance with 5.6% average brand interest growth, showing exceptional performance in Arkansas (+22.2%, 22.0% brand interest), Kansas (+20.0%, 30.0% brand interest), and Louisiana (+23.1%, 16.0% brand interest)
In high-growth markets, Pepsi maintains an average brand interest of 22.4% with consistent performance across 8 markets
Pepsi shows strong momentum with 5.6% average brand interest growth across key markets: Oklahoma (+25.0% growth, +5.0% brand interest), Louisiana (+23.1% growth, +3.0% brand interest), and Arkansas (+22.2% growth, +4.0% brand interest)
Pepsi captured additional brand interest in 22 markets, averaging +2.9% brand interest growth in key growth markets

Investment Recommendations

For Q2 and Q3 2025

Strategic recommendations for Pepsi in the Sodas category, highlighting market opportunities and potential growth areas.

Based on comprehensive analysis of market share, growth trends, and competitive positioning across different markets.

Defend Brand Interest

Markets with high brand interest showing decline
17 Markets
Market Approx.
Digital-First Households
Current Brand Interest QoQ Change YoY Change
New York NY 6,567,593 24.0% +0.0% -7.7%
Philadelphia PA 2,642,616 24.0% +0.0% -7.7%
Boston MA-Manchester NH 2,206,762 21.0% +5.0% -4.6%
Phoenix AZ 1,818,040 22.0% +4.8% -4.4%
Detroit MI 1,646,663 27.0% +3.9% -3.6%
Denver CO 1,523,659 24.0% +4.4% -7.7%
Hartford & New Haven CT 862,036 25.0% +4.2% -7.4%
Jacksonville FL 671,993 23.0% +4.6% -8.0%

Emerging Market

Smaller markets showing strong growth potential
12 Markets
Market Approx.
Digital-First Households
Current Brand Interest QoQ Change YoY Change
Columbus-Tupelo-West Point MS 160,242 21.0% +16.7% +5.0%
Lubbock TX 145,733 18.0% +28.6% +20.0%
Odessa-Midland TX 136,170 18.0% +28.6% +12.5%
Joplin MO-Pittsburg KS 128,486 31.0% +29.2% +3.3%
Terre Haute IN 118,890 32.0% +18.5% +23.1%
Abilene-Sweetwater TX 98,481 21.0% +23.5% +61.5%
Lake Charles LA 84,941 19.0% +58.3% +5.6%
Great Falls MT 55,922 33.0% +13.8% +10.0%

Growth Opportunity

Mid-size markets with positive brand interest trends
16 Markets
Market Approx.
Digital-First Households
Current Brand Interest QoQ Change YoY Change
Oklahoma City OK 631,839 23.0% +35.3% +4.6%
New Orleans LA 584,044 20.0% +33.3% +25.0%
Memphis TN 547,706 22.0% +10.0% +10.0%
Knoxville TN 475,703 23.0% +4.6% +9.5%
Charleston-Huntington WV 363,503 34.0% +9.7% +6.3%
Toledo OH 360,723 35.0% +9.4% +2.9%
Huntsville-Decatur (Florence) AL 350,515 22.0% +4.8% +10.0%
Waco-Temple-Bryan TX 346,477 22.0% +10.0% +4.8%

High Growth Priority

Large markets showing strong consistent growth
19 Markets
Market Approx.
Digital-First Households
Current Brand Interest QoQ Change YoY Change
Chicago IL 3,081,097 24.0% +9.1% -4.0%
Dallas-Ft. Worth TX 2,585,309 18.0% +12.5% -5.3%
Atlanta GA 2,277,873 14.0% +16.7% +7.7%
Houston TX 2,266,381 17.0% +30.8% -5.6%
Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) FL 1,758,412 24.0% +26.3% +0.0%
Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne FL 1,508,869 21.0% +16.7% -4.6%
Cleveland-Akron (Canton) OH 1,319,557 31.0% +19.2% -11.4%
Charlotte NC 1,124,890 24.0% +9.1% +0.0%

Maintain & Optimize

Stable markets with consistent performance
29 Markets
Market Approx.
Digital-First Households
Current Brand Interest QoQ Change YoY Change
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose CA 2,204,229 19.0% +0.0% -5.0%
Seattle-Tacoma WA 1,798,974 22.0% +4.8% +0.0%
Minneapolis-St. Paul MN 1,563,558 25.0% +4.2% +0.0%
Birmingham AL 651,287 19.0% -5.0% +0.0%
Providence RI-New Bedford MA 564,315 23.0% +0.0% +0.0%
Wilkes Barre-Scranton PA 501,832 31.0% +6.9% +0.0%
Mobile AL-Pensacola (Ft. Walton Beach) FL 500,353 19.0% -5.0% +0.0%
Tulsa OK 462,154 30.0% +0.0% +0.0%

Monitor & Maintain

All other markets
107 Markets
Market Approx.
Digital-First Households
Current Brand Interest QoQ Change YoY Change
Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM 612,638 22.0% +10.0% +0.0%
Little Rock-Pine Bluff AR 490,561 17.0% -10.5% -10.5%
Dayton OH 418,047 30.0% +3.5% -14.3%
Tucson (Sierra Vista) AZ 416,976 23.0% -4.2% +9.5%
Honolulu HI 411,655 24.0% -7.7% -20.0%
Spokane WA 409,624 30.0% +20.0% -6.3%
Des Moines-Ames IA 401,464 34.0% +13.3% +0.0%
Omaha NE 384,022 29.0% +0.0% -9.4%

Turnaround Priority

Markets requiring immediate attention and improvement
11 Markets
Market Approx.
Digital-First Households
Current Brand Interest QoQ Change YoY Change
Los Angeles CA 4,962,377 19.0% +5.6% -9.5%
Washington DC (Hagerstown MD) 2,224,748 20.0% +0.0% -16.7%
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale FL 1,462,825 19.0% +5.6% -9.5%
Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto CA 1,276,768 25.0% +0.0% -19.4%
Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) NC 1,096,084 26.0% +4.0% -18.8%
Pittsburgh PA 998,699 32.0% +6.7% -8.6%
Austin TX 831,742 17.0% -10.5% -15.0%
Cincinnati OH 810,849 24.0% +0.0% -17.2%

Brand Insights

Brand Insights for Pepsi in the Sodas category provide in-depth analysis of the brand's performance, market positioning, and growth opportunities.

These insights are derived from comprehensive data analysis, covering areas such as market share, growth trends, and competitive dynamics.
Pepsi shows strong performance with 5.7% average growth across 204 markets (25.3% avg brand interest), with positive growth in 126 of 204 markets
Top performing markets for Pepsi demonstrate exceptional results in Helena MT (+60.0% growth, 32.0% brand interest, +12.0% brand interest change), St. Joseph MO (+33.3% growth, 36.0% brand interest, +9.0% brand interest change), and Joplin MO-Pittsburg KS (+29.2% growth, 31.0% brand interest, +7.0% brand interest change)
Pepsi has 47 markets with high growth (>15%), 51 markets with moderate growth (5-15%), 53 stable markets (0-5%), and 53 declining markets
Notable high-growth markets for Pepsi include Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+23.5% growth, 21.0% brand interest), Albany GA (+29.4% growth, 22.0% brand interest), and Alexandria LA (+35.7% growth, 19.0% brand interest)
Pepsi maintains strong brand interest positions in key markets: Albany-Schenectady-Troy NY (31.0% brand interest, -2.0% change), Buffalo NY (37.0% brand interest, -2.0% change), and Fresno-Visalia CA (30.0% brand interest, -1.0% change)
Pepsi shows positive brand interest momentum in 126 markets, notably in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+4.0% brand interest), Albany GA (+5.0% brand interest), Alexandria LA (+5.0% brand interest)
Pepsi demonstrates strong market momentum with combined growth and brand interest gains in key markets: Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+23.5% growth, +4.0% gain, 21.0% current brand interest), Albany GA (+29.4% growth, +5.0% gain, 22.0% current brand interest), and Cleveland-Akron (Canton) OH (+19.2% growth, +5.0% gain, 31.0% current brand interest)
Pepsi successfully defends strong market positions while maintaining brand interest growth in Cleveland-Akron (Canton) OH (maintained 31.0% brand interest, +19.2% growth), Colorado Springs-Pueblo CO (maintained 29.0% brand interest, +20.8% growth), and Greenwood-Greenville MS (maintained 26.0% brand interest, +18.2% growth)
In medium markets, Pepsi shows steady growth with notable brand interest: Albany-Schenectady-Troy NY (-6.1% decline, 31.0% brand interest) and Austin TX (-10.5% decline, 17.0% brand interest)
In small markets, Pepsi shows strong growth with notable brand interest: Anchorage AK (-14.8% decline, 23.0% brand interest) and Bakersfield CA (-6.7% decline, 28.0% brand interest)
Pepsi maintains dominant market position with >35% brand interest in key markets: Buffalo NY (37.0% brand interest, -5.1% change) and Lima OH (36.0% brand interest, -14.3% change)
Pepsi achieves significant brand interest gains in Albany GA (+5.0% brand interest growth, now at 22.0%) and Alexandria LA (+5.0% brand interest growth, now at 19.0%)
Pepsi shows accelerating brand interest growth in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+23.5% growth, 21.0% brand interest) and Albany GA (+29.4% growth, 22.0% brand interest)
Pepsi demonstrates emerging brand interest strength in Alexandria LA (+35.7% growth, 19.0% brand interest) and Atlanta GA (+16.7% growth, 14.0% brand interest)
Pepsi maintains stable brand interest performance in mature markets: Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill WV (-3.7% decline, 26.0% brand interest) and Fargo-Valley City ND (-4.0% decline, 24.0% brand interest)
Pepsi faces growth challenges in historically strong markets: Albany-Schenectady-Troy NY (-6.1% decline, 31.0% brand interest) and Bakersfield CA (-6.7% decline, 28.0% brand interest)

Competitive Insights

Competitive Insights showcase how Pepsi performs against competitors across different markets. These insights are generated by analyzing competitive performance data across hundreds of thousands of data points.

Each insight highlights specific market opportunities and challenges where Pepsi can focus its competitive strategy.
Pepsi leads category performance with 5.7% average brand interest growth, particularly strong in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+23.5%, 21.0% brand interest), Albany GA (+29.4%, 22.0% brand interest), and Alexandria LA (+35.7%, 19.0% brand interest)
In high-growth markets, Pepsi maintains an average brand interest of 23.3% with consistent performance across 47 markets
Pepsi shows strong momentum with 5.7% average brand interest growth across key markets: Dothan AL (+81.8% growth, +9.0% brand interest), Sherman TX-Ada OK (+75.0% growth, +9.0% brand interest), and Helena MT (+60.0% growth, +12.0% brand interest)
Pepsi captured additional brand interest in 97 markets, averaging +3.5% brand interest growth in key growth markets
Pepsi maintains market dominance with an average 33.6% brand interest across key markets: Cleveland-Akron (Canton) OH (31.0% brand interest, +19.2% growth), Helena MT (32.0% brand interest, +60.0% growth), and Joplin MO-Pittsburg KS (31.0% brand interest, +29.2% growth)
Coca-Cola maintains market dominance with an average 75.4% brand interest across key markets: Butte-Bozeman MT (76.0% brand interest, +15.2% growth), Meridian MS (99.0% brand interest, +15.1% growth), and Victoria TX (100.0% brand interest, +20.5% growth)
Pepsi dominates in 126 of 204 key battleground markets against Coca-Cola, notably in Albany-Schenectady-Troy NY (31.0% vs 69.0% brand interest), Anchorage AK (23.0% vs 77.0% brand interest), and Austin TX (17.0% vs 83.0% brand interest)
Pepsi successfully defends market leadership positions while maintaining brand interest growth in Cleveland-Akron (Canton) OH (maintained 31.0% brand interest, +19.2% growth), Colorado Springs-Pueblo CO (maintained 29.0% brand interest, +20.8% growth), and Greenwood-Greenville MS (maintained 26.0% brand interest, +18.2% growth)
Coca-Cola successfully defends market leadership positions while maintaining brand interest growth in Butte-Bozeman MT (maintained 76.0% brand interest, +15.2% growth), Meridian MS (maintained 99.0% brand interest, +15.1% growth), and Victoria TX (maintained 100.0% brand interest, +20.5% growth)
Pepsi emerges as competitive challenger to Coca-Cola with superior brand interest growth rates in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (+23.5% vs -4.8% growth), Albany GA (+29.4% vs -6.0% growth), and Alexandria LA (+35.7% vs -5.8% growth)
Coca-Cola demonstrates competitive strength with 209 high brand interest markets and 4 high-growth markets, notably in Abilene-Sweetwater TX (79.0% brand interest, -4.8% growth), Albany GA (78.0% brand interest, -6.0% growth), and Albuquerque-Santa Fe NM (78.0% brand interest, -2.5% growth)
Pepsi demonstrates competitive strength with 102 high brand interest markets and 47 high-growth markets, notably in Albany-Schenectady-Troy NY (31.0% brand interest, -6.1% growth), Bakersfield CA (28.0% brand interest, -6.7% growth), and Bangor ME (27.0% brand interest, -18.2% growth)
Major market competition: Coca-Cola and Pepsi show significant brand interest performance differences in key markets: Atlanta GA (Coca-Cola: -2.3%, Pepsi: +16.7%) and Baltimore MD (Coca-Cola: -2.7%, Pepsi: +8.0%)
Pepsi maintains strong brand interest position in key markets: Cleveland-Akron (Canton) OH (31.0% brand interest, +19.2% growth), Indianapolis IN (27.0% brand interest, +17.4% growth), and Las Vegas NV (26.0% brand interest, +18.2% growth)
Coca-Cola maintains strong brand interest position in key markets: Austin TX (83.0% brand interest, +2.5% growth), Birmingham AL (81.0% brand interest, +1.2% growth), and Milwaukee WI (72.0% brand interest, +1.4% growth)
Coca-Cola demonstrates category dominance with 2.9% average brand interest growth, showing exceptional performance in Casper-Riverton WY (+35.7%, 57.0% brand interest), Lima OH (+25.5%, 64.0% brand interest), and Marquette MI (+15.6%, 74.0% brand interest)

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