PepsiCo’s Gatorade Acquisition Delivers Impressive Returns Over 22 Years

Pepsi acquired Gatorade for $14.5 billion made up of stock and debt. MATTHEW LOFTHOUSE/ZENGER

Beverage giant PepsiCo has made several acquisitions over the years, including one that brought Gatorade into its portfolio of drinks and snack foods. Gatorade was one of the fastest-growing brands in 2022.

Here’s a look at how an investment in Pepsi stock has turned out since Quaker Oats, the company that had owned Gatorade, was acquired by the company.