PepsiCo Inc (PEP)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Dec 31, 2023	Sep 9, 2023	Jun 17, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 3, 2022	Jun 11, 2022	Mar 19, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 4, 2021	Jun 12, 2021	Mar 20, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 5, 2020	Jun 13, 2020	Mar 21, 2020	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 7, 2019	Mar 23, 2019	Dec 31, 2018
Receivables turnover		8.46	7.78	7.87	8.41	8.50	—	—	—	9.16	—	—	—	8.37	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
DSO	days	43.16	46.94	46.39	43.40	42.94	—	—	—	39.86	—	—	—	43.59	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

December 31, 2023 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 8.46
= 43.16

Based on the historical data provided, PepsiCo Inc's Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The DSO measures how many days on average it takes for the company to collect payment after making a sale.

In the most recent period, as of December 31, 2023, the DSO was 43.16 days. This indicates that on average, PepsiCo took approximately 43.16 days to collect payments from its customers. Compared to the previous periods, the DSO has been relatively stable, with minor variations between 42.94 to 46.94 days.

A lower DSO suggests efficient collection practices, while a higher DSO may indicate potential issues with credit management or collection processes. In the absence of recent data for certain periods, it is challenging to identify specific trends or patterns in the DSO performance of PepsiCo Inc.

Overall, the DSO analysis provides valuable insights into the company's accounts receivables management and liquidity position, highlighting the efficiency of PepsiCo's credit and collection policies in converting sales into cash.