Below, let's break down the numbers behind PepsiCo's fiscal third-quarter report, issued on September 29, and examine this trend, as well as other catalysts pushing the refreshment conglomerate forward in 2016. PepsiCo cited foreign currency translation and lost sales from last year's deconsolidation of Venezuelan operations as primary revenue headwinds during the last three months. This action has turned out to be a net positive, as investors no longer have to worry each quarter about the hyperinflation of Venezuela's currency and the effects of the deteriorating Venezuelan economy on PepsiCo's performance.