PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) shares are trading slightly higher on Friday.The global leader in snacks and beverages remains a “defensive” play in a U.S. slowdown, though less so than in past recessions, given stretched Frito-Lay pricing.See how PEP stock is doing here.BofA Securities analyst Peter T. Galbo reiterated the Neutral rating on the stock, with a price forecast of $150.Galbo still sees the company positioned to deliver steady shareholder returns by balancing growth with dividends and share repurcha ...