Peers · Consumer Defensive
PEP Alternatives
The closest PEP alternative is MO (6.04% yield, 5.7/10 safety), followed by CLX and PG. All 6 sit in the same consumer defensive sector as PEP (4.43% yield, 5.6/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to PEP in our universe is MO — 1.61% higher yield than PEP (6.04% vs 4.43%) and a 5.7/10 safety score compared to PEP's 5.6/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 0.83% to 6.04% and safety scores range from 4.7 to 8.8/10.
Switching from PEP to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether PEP dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches PEP on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from PEP |
|---|---|---|---|
| MO · Altria Group, Inc. | 6.04% | 5.7/10 · Mixed | 1.61% yield gap (higher) |
| CLX · Clorox Co. | 5.72% | 4.7/10 · Weak | 1.29% yield gap (higher) |
| PG · The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.73% | 7.5/10 · Solid | 1.9 safety-score gap (safer) |
| TGT · Target Corp. | 3.13% | 8.3/10 · Strong | 2.7 safety-score gap (safer) |
| KO · The Coca-Cola Company | 2.29% | 8.0/10 · Strong | 2.4 safety-score gap (safer) |
| WMT · Walmart Inc. | 0.83% | 8.8/10 · Strong | 3.60% yield gap (lower) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best PEP alternatives?
The closest PEP alternatives are MO, CLX, PG — all in the same consumer defensive sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. MO is the single closest match at 6.04% yield and 5.7/10 safety, versus 4.43% and 5.6/10 for PEP.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to PEP?
Yes — MO yields 6.04% versus PEP's 4.43%. Its safety score is 5.7/10 against PEP's 5.6/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to PEP?
We rank 6 similar stocks for PEP: MO, CLX, PG, TGT, KO, WMT. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks PEP on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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