the gap between themKO ahead by $8,865
KO solid · PEP dashed · weekly closes, dividends reinvested
KO wins 3 of 4. Which matters depends on what you need it for.
- Grew more over five yearsKO +88% · PEP −1%
KO
- Fell less at its worstKO −16% · PEP −30%
- Calmer rideKO 16% vol · PEP 18% vol
- Pays more incomeKO 2.40% · PEP 4.56%
PEP
related · correlation 0.64
Side by side, line by line
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88.25 | $129.75 |
| Market value | $379.70B | $177.24B |
| 1-year return | +36.4% (ahead) | −4.8% |
| 3-year return, a year | +18.4% (ahead) | −7.0% |
| 5-year return, a year | +13.4% (ahead) | −0.2% |
| Volatility, a year | 16% (ahead) | 18% |
| Worst drawdown | −16% (ahead) | −30% |
| Worst week | −7.4%Mar 2022 | −7.3% (ahead)Mar 2022 |
| Beta | 0.34 | 0.36 |
| P/E ratio | 26.5× | 17.0× |
| Dividend yield | 2.40% | 4.56% |
Do KO and PEP move together?
Correlation compares KO’s and PEP’s weekly returns from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Two holdings near +1 fall on the same weeks, so owning both doesn’t cushion anything. Your portfolio has more than two lines, and Portfolio Terminal runs this check across every pair you hold.
How far each one fell
KO
−16%
From its Apr 2023 high to Oct 2023. Back at that high by Apr 2024.
PEP
−30%
From its May 2023 high to May 2025. Still 25% below it today.
Worst peak-to-trough fall on weekly closes · dividends reinvested
KO vs PEP: what people ask
Is KO better than PEP?
Over the past five years, KO delivered the higher return: +13.4% a year against −0.2% for PEP, dividends reinvested. Its worst fall was also shallower (−16% against −30%). Which is better depends on the job it does in your portfolio, and past returns don’t predict future ones.
What is the difference between KO and PEP?
KO is Coca-Cola Company (Beverages—Non-Alcoholic), worth $379.70B. PEP is PepsiCo Inc. (Beverages—Non-Alcoholic), worth $177.24B.
Should I own both KO and PEP?
Their weekly returns had a correlation of 0.64 over the past five years. They share a direction more often than not, with real room to diverge. Whether that suits you depends on everything else you hold, which is the check Portfolio Terminal runs across a whole portfolio.
Which is riskier, KO or PEP?
PEP swung more: 18% annual volatility against 16% for KO. At their worst, KO fell 16% and PEP 30% from a previous high. Against the broad market, their betas are 0.34 and 0.36.
Which pays a higher dividend, KO or PEP?
PEP currently yields 4.56%, against 2.40% for KO. Yields move with price, so a higher yield can also mean a falling price.
Compare something else
Any two stocks or ETFs. Keep KO or swap both.
Returns use weekly closes adjusted for dividends and splits, from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Quotes, fees and holdings come from public market data and refresh hourly. This page describes what happened; it is not investment advice, and past performance doesn’t predict future returns.