Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)
Keurig Dr Pepper is a beverage giant that combines a massive portfolio of fizzy drinks with the coffee machines sitting on millions of kitchen counters.
Is Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: Keurig Dr Pepper is a beverage giant that combines a massive portfolio of fizzy drinks with the coffee machines sitting on millions of kitchen counters.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Expansion into new international markets
Long-term decline in sugary drink consumption
What does Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. do?
Sales of everything from Dr Pepper and Snapple to coffee pods for its famous Keurig brewers are what pay the bills. It operates a unique model where it sells both the machines and the recurring coffee refills, alongside a vast distribution network for its sodas. Much rides on how well they keep customers buying their coffee pods while navigating the rising costs of ingredients.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on value and momentum, and weakest on growth.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 3.0% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 9% over the year
- Strong portfolio of well-known, household-name brands
- Recurring revenue from coffee pod sales
- Less volatile than the average stock market investment
- Growth screens low (28/100)
- Rising costs of raw materials like coffee and sugar
- Potential for supply chain disruptions
- Regulatory pressure regarding sugar content in drinks
What do Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.'s numbers mean?
How much money does Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. currently pays a dividend of about 3.0% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-08-06 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | $0.37 | $0.39 | Beat +4% |
| 2026-02-24 | $0.59 | $0.60 | Beat +2% |
| 2025-10-27 | $0.54 | $0.54 | In line |
| 2025-07-24 | $0.49 | $0.49 | In line |
| 2025-04-24 | $0.38 | $0.42 | Beat +10% |
| 2025-02-25 | $0.57 | $0.58 | Beat +2% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. came in ahead of what analysts expected 4 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
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Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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PepsiCo, Inc.What are the scenarios for Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.?
An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Strong portfolio of well-known, household-name brands
- Recurring revenue from coffee pod sales
- Less volatile than the average stock market investment
- Recent drop in earnings growth
- High competition from other global drink giants
- Exposure to changing consumer health preferences
- Rising costs of raw materials like coffee and sugar
- Potential for supply chain disruptions
- Regulatory pressure regarding sugar content in drinks
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A significant shift in consumer habits away from pod-based coffee
- A major change in the company's ability to pass on price increases to shoppers
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.