PepsiCo, TJX and Nike yields rise as shares approach 52-week lows
The Motley Fool highlights three dividend stocks under pressure, but higher yields reflect different risks across the companies.
PepsiCo, TJX Companies and Nike are trading near their 52-week lows, according to The Motley Fool, with falling share prices lifting their reported dividend yields. PepsiCo and Nike offer yields of about 4.3%, while TJX’s yield is roughly 1.5%.
PepsiCo shares have fallen more than 6% over the past 12 months and were reported to be trading near a 52-week low of $133.73. The company’s organic revenue growth was 2.5% through the first two quarters of the year, while its payout ratio stood at 75%. The Motley Fool said the stock traded at about 18 times trailing earnings and viewed it as the most attractive income investment of the three.
TJX shares are down about 14% since the start of 2026. The off-price retailer reported comparable-sales growth of 4% in its latest period, but its shares traded at roughly 25 times trailing earnings, down from more than 30 times earlier in the year. The Motley Fool described the company as a long-term buy but said investors could wait for a lower valuation.
Nike has suffered the steepest decline, falling about 40% in 2026 as investors questioned its turnaround efforts. Its yield has risen to about 4.3%, compared with less than 1% five years ago. The Motley Fool cautioned that the elevated yield could signal business risk, including the possibility of a future dividend cut, rather than simply a more attractive income opportunity.
The figures and valuations are time-sensitive, and dividend yields are not guaranteed. Higher yields can reflect improved income value, but they can also result from a falling share price and rising uncertainty about a company’s prospects.
