Keurig Dr Pepper Inc KDP

What the company does

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc is a large-cap company in the Consumer Defensive sector (Beverages - Non-Alcoholic), with a market value of $47.2B, based in the USA.

It employs about 50,000 people and has been listed since Sep 21, 1993.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. owns, manufactures, and distributors beverages and single serve brewing systems in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S.

Cheap or expensive? priced in line with its group

Its price-to-earnings (P/E) is 35.0 versus 27.8 for 3 direct peers — priced in line with its group.

Revenue is growing 76% versus the same quarter last year.

On analysts' next-year forecasts the multiple drops to 12.5 — they expect higher earnings.

The average analyst price target is 36.38, 5% above the current price (their view, not ours).

The stock sits at 93% of its one-year range (0% = the low, 100% = the high).

The risks

• • Net debt is 1.3× shareholders' equity — high leverage.
• • Quarterly report in 9 days (2026-11-03) — a day the stock can move a lot.

Strengths

• ✅ Profitable — 2 of every 100 dollars of revenue stays as profit.
• ✅ Generates free cash flow — profit becomes cash in the bank.
• ✅ Most analysts rate it buy (13 vs 0).
• ✅ Revenue is growing 76% a year.
• ✅ Pays a dividend (2.6% a year).

What changed this week

Over the past week the stock rose 0.2% (for comparison: S&P 500 -0.4%, sector ETF XLP +0.7%).

It set a new one-year high this week.

This week's news

• Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Stock Looks Above Fair Value On Earnings finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-24
  What the article says

  Keurig Dr Pepper has delivered a solid share price run, and with the stock recently closing at US$34.68, the big question is whether that move is backed up by its earnings power. With sentiment influenced by corporate reshaping and acquisition plans, you need to decide if the current price fairly reflects what the… source ↗

• Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Plans A Split, Is The Stock Too Pricey? finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-24
  What the article says

  Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is in the middle of a major reshape after acquiring JDE Peet's in April 2026 and announcing a planned split into two independent businesses by early 2027. Keurig Dr Pepper's share price has climbed over recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 9.19% and a 90 day gain of 16.85%, while… source ↗

• Is CCEP Worth Buying as Growth Improves but Valuation Stays Rich? finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-23
  What the article says

  Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc CCEP combines improving operating growth with a valuation that already sits near the top of its historical range. Faster-growing beverage categories, better productivity and healthy cash generation support the business case. The trade-off is price. Consumer affordability remains a… source ↗

• CCEP Rallies 13.9% in the Past Month. Can Strong Momentum Continue? finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-23
  What the article says

  Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc CCEP has gained 13.9% in the past four weeks, extending a rally that has put the stock near its 52-week high. The question is whether operating momentum can keep supporting the advance. Faster-growing beverage categories, broader distribution and Southeast Asian expansion strengthen… source ↗

• Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) vs. KO and PEP: Can the JDE Peet’s Acquisition and Planned Split Unlock Value Despite Rising Debt? finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-22
  What the article says

  Is KDP a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. on Astute Optics - US's Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on KDP. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.'s share was trading at $34.47 as of October 21st 2026. KDP's trailing and forward P/E were 32.08 and 12.45… source ↗

• Can PepsiCo's $3.5B Multipack Business Support Snack Growth? finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-22
  What the article says

  PepsiCo, Inc. PEP is strengthening its North American snacks business by focusing on affordability, portion control and innovation to address evolving consumer preferences. With consumers increasingly seeking value-oriented snacking options, the company is expanding its presence in convenient, portion-controlled… source ↗

What changed since last week

• New risk flag: earnings report coming up.