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PepsiCo's results beat analysts' estimates as lockdowns boost snack sales

For PepsiCo, sales of snacks under the Frito-Lay North America unit rose 7% in the second quarter ended June 13, while Quaker Oats surged 23%

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The company sees snacks and food businesses remaining resilient, with the beverages unit expected to perform better during the second half of the year

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PepsiCo Inc beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on Monday, as people stocked up on its snacks including Tostitos, Cheetos and Doritos before hunkering down in their homes due to coronavirus-related restrictions. The company's shares, which are down 1.6% to date in a tumultuous year for Wall Street, were up about 2% before the bell as investors shrugged off a fall in sales of its sodas due to widespread restaurant closures.

"Consumer eating habits continued to evolve, with consumers spending more time at home, which benefits the at-home breakfast, snacking and dinner occasions," Chief Executive Officer Ramon Laguarta