Based on the preceding analysis, what is your overall evaluation of PepsiCo$$s business portfolio in $2022?$ Does the portfolio provide the company$$s shareholders with an opportunity for above$-$average market returns?

Select $$yes$$ for those statements below that are accurate and choose $$no$$ for those that are not.

PepsiCo has built a collection of food and beverage brands capable of providing shareholders with the opportunity for above$-$average market returns.

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The company$$s businesses all hold impressive positions in their respective industries, and some have outstanding potential for growth.

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The company$$s shares have grown steadily from approximately $$120$ per share in January $2018$ to about $$170$ in May $2022.$

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Frito$-$Lay$$s focus on developing healthier snacks is likely to contribute to revenue and volume gains in developed countries where health and fitness are growing concerns of consumers.

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PepsiCo business units have the ability to contribute to increased shareholder value through their impressive cash flows and stellar profit margins.

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Gatorade, Propel, Aquafina, LIFEWTR, Stacy$$s Chips, KeVita, bubly Sparkling Water, Rockstar, SodaStream, and Pure Leaf offer very little growth opportunities in North America.

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There is very little opportunity to gain synergistic benefits between some of Quaker$$s food businesses and PepsiCo$$s convenience food and beverage businesses.