PepsiCo, the world’s second biggest producer of non-alcoholic beverages, boosted its net profit by 17% up to $1.67bn or $1,06 per share in Q4 2012. The company’s report in Q4 2011 showed the net profit of $1,42bn or $0,89 per share.
The recent income report exceeded analysts’ expectation ($1.05 per share).
The company’s quarterly proceeds declined down to $19,95bn. Experts had expected $19.70bn.
The annual proceeds grew by 1.5% up to $65,49bn.
PepsiCo is planning to increase the dividend payments by 5.6% (y/y) up to $2,1275 per share.
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