Even with Gold Below $4,150 and Bitcoin Under $64,000, I'd Still Rather Buy This Unstoppable Dividend Stock in July

The article argues that PepsiCo is a more attractive July buy than gold or Bitcoin despite both alternative assets being at lower levels: gold is down about 25% from its recent high and Bitcoin nearly 50%. The author prefers PepsiCo because it is an operating business that can adapt, unlike gold or Bitcoin, and because its selloff has lifted its dividend yield to 4.1%, a historically high level. PepsiCo’s fiscal Q2 2026 results were mixed: revenue beat estimates at $24.18 billion versus $23.95 billion expected, while adjusted EPS of $2.20 missed by one cent. Weakness in North America remains a concern, but international performance and new product initiatives are helping offset it. The piece concludes that the dividend appears well covered and safe, making PepsiCo a defensive income play in a volatile market.