# PepsiCo has operated in the UAE since 1962, distributing brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Aquafina and Quaker through local partners.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- PepsiCo Foods North America achieved 0.4% growth in Q1 after a previous 0.6% decline.
- PepsiCo's Q4 2025 revenue was $29.34 billion, surpassing the $28.98 billion consensus estimate.
- Recent Iranian strikes in the UAE pose operational risks for PepsiCo's regional partners and facilities.
- The analyst maintained PepsiCo's 2026 earnings estimate at $8.60 per share.

**Companies:** PepsiCo, Dubai Refreshment Company, Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company
**Countries:** United Arab Emirates, Iran, United States

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