Goldman Sachs Downgrades Pepsico (PEP) to Neutral

Goldman Sachs downgraded Pepsico (NYSE: PEP) from Conviction Buy to Neutral with a price target of $74 (down from $83). The firm now expects lower North American beverage profit as "intensified competition from Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and a tough macro environment has led to softer-than-expected price realization."

The firm lowered 2011/2012/2013 to $4.43/$4.84/$5.29 to reflect a lower profit outlook in Pepsi Americas Beverages on weaker price realization.

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Shares of Pepsico closed at $65.76 yesterday.

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