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PepsiCo Cuts Suggested Snack Prices by Up to 15% Ahead of Super Bowl Rollout

PepsiCo says consumer affordability concerns drove the move.

Overview

  • The reductions cover core U.S. brands—Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos—with new packaging flagging lower prices and no changes to bag size.
  • Retailers set shelf prices, so savings can vary, though examples shared put Lay’s at $4.29 and Doritos at $5.49 for everyday pricing.
  • The company says 2025 market tests showed the cuts lifted sales and helped return volume, supporting a broader push to revive snack demand.
  • The pricing action arrives alongside an activist‑prompted overhaul that includes plant closures, job cuts and roughly a 20% U.S. SKU reduction.
  • Announced with fourth‑quarter results, PepsiCo kept its 2026 EPS growth outlook while reporting revenue that topped estimates.