PepsiCo Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

PEP Stock  EUR 144.62  1.96  1.34%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of PepsiCo on the next trading day is expected to be 141.98 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.68 and the sum of the absolute errors of 102.32. PepsiCo Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of PepsiCo's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
A naive forecasting model for PepsiCo is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of PepsiCo value for a given trading day is simply the observed value for the previous period. Due to the simplistic nature of the naive forecasting model, it can only be used to forecast up to one period.

PepsiCo Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 27th of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of PepsiCo on the next trading day is expected to be 141.98 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.68, mean absolute percentage error of 4.14, and the sum of the absolute errors of 102.32.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict PepsiCo Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that PepsiCo's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

PepsiCo Stock Forecast Pattern

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PepsiCo Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting PepsiCo's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. PepsiCo's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 140.90 and 143.05, respectively. We have considered PepsiCo's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
144.62
140.90
Downside
141.98
Expected Value
143.05
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Naive Prediction forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of PepsiCo stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent PepsiCo stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria119.5317
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation1.6774
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.011
SAESum of the absolute errors102.3204
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of PepsiCo. This model is simplistic and is included partly for completeness and partly because of its simplicity. It is unlikely that you'll want to use this model directly to predict PepsiCo. Instead, consider using either the moving average model or the more general weighted moving average model with a higher (i.e., greater than 1) number of periods, and possibly a different set of weights.

Predictive Modules for PepsiCo

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as PepsiCo. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
143.55144.62145.69
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
113.18114.25159.08
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Other Forecasting Options for PepsiCo

For every potential investor in PepsiCo, whether a beginner or expert, PepsiCo's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. PepsiCo Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in PepsiCo. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying PepsiCo's price trends.

PepsiCo Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with PepsiCo stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of PepsiCo could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing PepsiCo by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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PepsiCo Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of PepsiCo's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of PepsiCo's current price.

PepsiCo Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how PepsiCo stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading PepsiCo shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying PepsiCo stock market strength indicators, traders can identify PepsiCo entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

PepsiCo Risk Indicators

The analysis of PepsiCo's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in PepsiCo's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting pepsico stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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Additional Information and Resources on Investing in PepsiCo Stock

When determining whether PepsiCo is a good investment, qualitative aspects like company management, corporate governance, and ethical practices play a significant role. A comparison with peer companies also provides context and helps to understand if PepsiCo Stock is undervalued or overvalued. This multi-faceted approach, blending both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forms a solid foundation for making an informed investment decision about Pepsico Stock. Highlighted below are key reports to facilitate an investment decision about Pepsico Stock:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of PepsiCo to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in PepsiCo Stock please use our How to Invest in PepsiCo guide.
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Please note, there is a significant difference between PepsiCo's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if PepsiCo is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, PepsiCo's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.