The glass may be half full for this consumer-staples giant. A combination of steady growth, climbing profitability, and a solid balance sheet makes for a great setup when considering a stock as a potential investment opportunity. Consumer-staples sector leader PepsiCo (PEP -0.80%) checks off those boxes. On the other hand, the recent trading action hasn't been very inspiring. Shares of PepsiCo are down 10% from their 52-week high, underperforming the S&P 500 in 2024. While this type of volatility can someti ...