Earnings Results: PepsiCo net profit falls but beats consensus estimates

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PepsiCo Inc.’s stock rose 1.4% in premarket trade Tuesday after the soft-drink and snack giant increased its profit outlook for the year and beat earnings estimates for the first quarter, even as profit fell.

CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company is pleased with its performance and momentum.

“Our categories and geographies remained resilient…