With the recent return of volatility in the stock market, investors have fallen back in love with sturdy consumer staples businesses -- especially the ones that pay out predictably rising dividends.

Both PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) are members of this vaunted club. Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for a whopping 63 years, while PepsiCo just announced its 53rd annual ...

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola operate surprisingly different business models. Pepsi stock’s recent weakness, however, mostly stems from its non-beverage business. The market has been underestimating PepsiCo’s ...

PepsiCo's valuation of 18.5x adjusted TTM P/E has become more attractive in the past year, and the 3.9% dividend helps it be compelling compared to Coca-Cola's 24.1x P/E. The company had somewhat weak ...

On the surface, the two companies seem similar enough to use them interchangeably in your portfolio. The fact is, however, beverage behemoths Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) are quite ...

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have engaged in fierce battles for market share. Coca-Cola has concentrated on beverages. PepsiCo has expanded into food offerings. These venerable companies have become ...

Coca-Cola appears to have the edge when comparing recent stock performances. Investors should also take PepsiCo's valuation and dividend returns into account. Although these companies differ more than ...