posted fourth-quarter earnings that were largely in-line with analysts' forecasts, but said 2019 earnings would fall as the company boosts investments in some of its key consumer products. Pepsi said core earnings for the three months ending in December came in at $1.49 per share, rising 13.7% from the same period last year and matching the Street consensus forecast. Pepsi also said it would boost its annual dividend by 3% to $3.82 per share.