International market strong growth offsets North America weakness, PepsiCo (PEP.US) Q2 performance exceeds expectations across the board.

According to the Wisdom Financial APP, despite the continued sluggish demand for food and beverages in the North American market, global food and beverage giant PepsiCo (PEP.US) reported quarterly performance on Thursday that surpassed analysts' expectations across the board, thanks to the continued strength of the international market. The company also maintained its full-year performance guidance unchanged.