Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>PepsiCo, once a formidable rival to Coca-Cola in the global soda market, is now facing one of its most challenging periods in decades.</li><li>Its flagship cola brand recently slipped to the No. 3 position in the U.S., behind Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper, highlighting the severity of the erosion in its core beverage business.</li><li>Ram Krishnan, the CEO of PepsiCo Beverages North America, is spearheading a turnaround mission with aggressive in-store visits, a refreshed marketing strategy, and operational restructuring.</li></ul>

PepsiCo, once a formidable rival to Coca-Cola in the global soda market, is now facing one of its most challenging periods in decades.Its flagship cola brand recently slipped to the No. 3 position in the U.S., behind Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper, highlighting the severity of the erosion in its core beverage business.Ram Krishnan, the CEO of PepsiCo Beverages North America, is spearheading a turnaround mission with aggressive in-store visits, a refreshed marketing strategy, and operational restructuring.

PepsiCo’s Great Beverage Meltdown: Is It Too Late for Its Soda Empire?

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/temasek-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28816:1" rel="noopener">Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP)</a>, Singapore’s state investment firm, is reportedly eyeing a 10-15% stake in India’s top snack maker Haldirams (Unlisted), valued at $11 billion.</li>
<li>India's packaged and processed food sector is booming, driven by modern retail growth, improved food standards, rising convenience demand, and greater affordability.</li>
<li>Big acquisitions, upcoming IPOs, and strong growth prospects keep this sector in the spotlight, with listed companies offering investors opportunity to play the upswing.</li>
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Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP), Singapore’s state investment firm, is reportedly eyeing a 10-15% stake in India’s top snack maker Haldirams (Unlisted), valued at $11 billion.
India's packaged and processed food sector is booming, driven by modern retail growth, improved food standards, rising convenience demand, and greater affordability.
Big acquisitions, upcoming IPOs, and strong growth prospects keep this sector in the spotlight, with listed companies offering investors opportunity to play the upswing.


Temasek's USD1Bn+ Bite into India's Booming Snack Food Sector.Top Listed Stocks to Watch

<ul><li>PepsiCo's latest financial results and future outlook shed light on the company's current operational dynamics and strategic priorities.</li><li>The earnings call emphasized PepsiCo's focus on long-term growth strategies, amplified investments, and a cautious approach to navigating a volatile economic environment.</li><li>Here are the key takeaways from the call: PepsiCo has been keen on reinvigorating its Frito-Lay business amidst a challenging market environment.</li></ul>

PepsiCo's latest financial results and future outlook shed light on the company's current operational dynamics and strategic priorities.The earnings call emphasized PepsiCo's focus on long-term growth strategies, amplified investments, and a cautious approach to navigating a volatile economic environment.Here are the key takeaways from the call: PepsiCo has been keen on reinvigorating its Frito-Lay business amidst a challenging market environment.

PepsiCo Inc.: Capitalizing On Away-From-Home Channels & Meal Solutions To Catalyze Growth!

<ul><li>PepsiCo's results for the third quarter of 2024 reflected the complexities of navigating through evolving consumer habits and geopolitical challenges.</li><li>The company reported a deceleration in growth due to several factors, indicating both challenges and strategic initiatives needed for future growth.</li><li>One of the main highlights is the Frito-Lay segment, which, after experiencing significant double-digit growth over the last few years, is expected to normalize this year.</li></ul>

PepsiCo's results for the third quarter of 2024 reflected the complexities of navigating through evolving consumer habits and geopolitical challenges.The company reported a deceleration in growth due to several factors, indicating both challenges and strategic initiatives needed for future growth.One of the main highlights is the Frito-Lay segment, which, after experiencing significant double-digit growth over the last few years, is expected to normalize this year.

PepsiCo Inc.: Portfolio Diversification & Innovation As A Vital Tool For Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>PepsiCo's 2024 second quarter earnings report reflects a complex landscape shaped by strategic adjustments and variable consumer behavior, especially in the context of a challenging US market.</li><li>The company's results are indicative of both resilience and areas requiring attention, navigating ongoing economic shifts and consumer sentiment.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

PepsiCo's 2024 second quarter earnings report reflects a complex landscape shaped by strategic adjustments and variable consumer behavior, especially in the context of a challenging US market.The company's results are indicative of both resilience and areas requiring attention, navigating ongoing economic shifts and consumer sentiment.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

PepsiCo Inc.: What Are The Challenges Responsible For Their Moderated Guidance? - Major Drivers

United States

PepsiCo, Inc. operates worldwide beverage, snack and food businesses. The Company manufactures or uses contract manufacturers, markets and sells a variety of grain-based snacks, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and foods in countries throughout the world.

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PepsiCo’s Great Beverage Meltdown: Is It Too Late for Its Soda Empire?

PepsiCo, once a formidable rival to Coca-Cola in the global soda market, is now facing one of its most challenging periods in decades. Its...

Baptista Research

Temasek's USD1Bn+ Bite into India's Booming Snack Food Sector.Top Listed Stocks to Watch

Singapore’s state investment company Temasek has signed a deal to pick up close to a 10 per cent stake in the snacks business of India’s Haldiram’s...

Devi Subhakesan

PepsiCo Inc.: Capitalizing On Away-From-Home Channels & Meal Solutions To Catalyze Growth!

PepsiCo's latest financial results and future outlook shed light on the company's current operational dynamics and strategic priorities. The...

Baptista Research

PepsiCo Inc.: Portfolio Diversification & Innovation As A Vital Tool For Growth! - Major Drivers

PepsiCo's results for the third quarter of 2024 reflected the complexities of navigating through evolving consumer habits and geopolitical...

Baptista Research

PepsiCo Inc.: What Are The Challenges Responsible For Their Moderated Guidance? - Major Drivers

PepsiCo's 2024 second quarter earnings report reflects a complex landscape shaped by strategic adjustments and variable consumer behavior,...

Baptista Research

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