Benzinga | Jul 13, 2021 07:55AM EDT

PepsiCo Shares Gain On Q2 Earnings Crushing Estimates, Raised Outlook

* PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:PEP) reported second-quarter FY21 sales growth of 20.54% year-on-year to $19.22 billion, beating the analysts' consensus of $17.96 billion.

* Beverages revenue in North America formed a big chunk of the total revenue at $6.16 billion, a 24% growth Y/Y.

* Gross profit rose 16.7% Y/Y to $10.3 billion with $8.8 billion in cost of sales.

* The company reported $7.2 billion in selling, general and administrative expenses.

* Adjusted EPS of $1.72 beat the consensus of $1.53.

* Cash provided by operating activities in the quarter was $2.3 billion.

* The company held $5.55 billion of cash and equivalents as of June 12, 2021.

* PepsiCo now expects to incur a restructuring charge of about $3.15 billion, as it extends restructuring activities.

* Outlook: PepsiCo raised its outlook for FY21 organic revenue growth to 6%, versus previous guidance of mid-single-digit growth, and 11% core constant currency EPS growth, versus prior guidance of high-single-digit growth.

* This guidance implies 2021 core EPS of approximately $6.20, a 12% increase compared to 2020 core EPS of $5.52.

* "Our results give us confidence that the investments behind our Faster, Stronger, and Better framework are working - as we invest in our brands, supply chain and go-to-market systems, manufacturing capacity, capabilities and culture, and our society by integrating purpose into everything we do," said CEO Ramon Laguarta.

* Price action: PEP shares are trading higher by 1.46% at $151.70 in premarket on the last check Tuesday.