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Keurig Dr Pepper Falls 5.8% as Reaffirmed Guidance and Coffee Pressures Offset Strong Q3 Growth

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) shares fell about 5.8% despite reporting strong third-quarter 2026 sales and earnings growth, as investors appeared to focus on softer legacy coffee economics and the absence of a guidance increase.

Third-quarter net sales rose 70.6% to $7.34 billion, largely reflecting the addition of JDE Peet’s. Excluding that acquisition, legacy KDP sales still increased 8.6%, driven by 6.5% volume/mix growth and 2.1% pricing.

Adjusted operating income increased 52.5% to $1.7 billion, while adjusted EPS rose 22.2% to $0.66. Free cash flow was also strong at $1.01 billion.

The U.S. Refreshment Beverages business remained healthy, with sales up 10.9% to $3.0 billion. U.S. Coffee was more mixed: revenue increased 2.7% to $1.0 billion, but favorable 6.9% volume/mix growth was partly offset by a 4.2% decline in net pricing. Adjusted operating income rose 11.4%, helped in part by tariff refunds.

KDP reaffirmed its 2026 outlook for $25.9 billion-$26.4 billion in sales and low-double-digit adjusted EPS growth. The company now expects the JDE Peet’s acquisition to contribute 7-8 percentage points to EPS growth, while legacy KDP EPS growth is expected at 3%-5%, reflecting revised expectations for U.S. Coffee.

The 5.8% decline appears to reflect concern that underlying legacy growth is less robust than the headline consolidated numbers suggest. Investors may also be focusing on weaker pricing in U.S. Coffee, higher cost pressures, acquisition-related complexity and the fact that full-year guidance was reaffirmed rather than raised despite strong reported Q3 growth.

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The Investor 11-03-26

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable in U.S. dollars, on the Company's common stock. The regular quarterly dividend will be paid on October 9, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 28, 2026.

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The Investor 09-17-26

Keurig Dr Pepper to Receive $925 Million From Chobani Deals, Supporting Debt Reduction

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) announced Tuesday a series of transactions with Chobani that will generate approximately $925 million in pre-tax proceeds while expanding the companies’ long-term commercial partnership.

KDP will sell its entire minority equity stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million. Separately, Chobani will acquire KDP’s manufacturing and warehouse facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for approximately $125 million, including the facility lease, equipment and operations.

Keurig Dr Pepper plans to use the net proceeds primarily to reduce debt, supporting its deleveraging strategy as it prepares to operate its future Beverage Co. and Global Coffee Co. businesses. The transactions are expected to close during the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.

Despite selling its Chobani investment, KDP is strengthening the companies’ commercial relationship. KDP will continue distributing La Colombe ready-to-drink lattes and other Chobani-owned beverages through its direct-store-delivery network, with the agreement expanded to cover future RTD products. The companies will also maintain their licensing, manufacturing and distribution arrangement for La Colombe-branded K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada.

Chobani will also continue manufacturing certain KDP products at the Allentown facility for a transitional period.

For KDP, the transactions provide a sizable cash inflow without ending its commercial exposure to Chobani’s beverage brands. Using the proceeds to reduce leverage could strengthen the balance sheet ahead of the planned business separation, while the expanded distribution agreement preserves opportunities to benefit from growth in La Colombe and future Chobani beverage launches.

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WS Investor 09-01-26

KDP Stock Gains After Morgan Stanley Starts Coverage With Overweight Rating

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) shares rose about 2.4% after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of the beverage company with an Overweight rating.

Analyst Dara Mohsenian set a $38 price target. Based on the $31.82 current share price, the target implies roughly 19% upside.

The bullish initiation suggests Morgan Stanley sees an attractive risk-reward profile for KDP. As a major player in the North American beverage sector, Keurig Dr Pepper combines its established coffee platform with a broad portfolio of soft drinks and other beverages, providing diversification across several consumer categories.

The positive analyst coverage appears to be supporting KDP shares, with the stock gaining about 2.4% following the report.

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WS Investor 08-20-26

# Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Rises 4.6% After HSBC Upgrades Stock to Buy

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) shares are up 4.6% after HSBC upgraded the beverage company from Hold to Buy, providing a positive catalyst for the stock.

HSBC analyst Sorabh Daga maintained a $40 price target. Based on the $30.93 share price shown in the report, the target implies roughly 29% upside potential.

## Why Is KDP Stock Up?

The upgrade likely reflects a more favorable view of Keurig Dr Pepper’s risk-reward profile and outlook within the consumer staples and beverage sector. KDP has a diversified portfolio spanning soft drinks, coffee and other beverages, giving the company exposure to both at-home consumption through Keurig and major beverage brands such as Dr Pepper.

The unchanged $40 target alongside the move from Hold to Buy suggests HSBC sees the stock's current valuation as increasingly attractive rather than necessarily making a major change to its underlying earnings assumptions.

The 4.6% gain indicates investors are responding positively to the more bullish recommendation, particularly as the $40 target represents meaningful upside from current levels.

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European Investor 08-13-26

Keurig Dr Pepper reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $4.0 billion, up 9.4% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in its U.S. refreshment beverages segment. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.39, down 7.1%, reflecting inflationary pressures and higher marketing costs.

The company highlighted solid momentum in cold beverages, while coffee sales declined due to weaker volumes. Profitability was impacted by acquisition-related expenses and cost pressures, although productivity gains and pricing actions provided some offset.

Keurig Dr Pepper also confirmed the completion of its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, expecting continued sales growth and double-digit adjusted EPS expansion.

Source: PR Newswire

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The Investor 04-24-26

Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestlé USA have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership to continue manufacturing and distributing Starbucks K-Cup pods across the U.S. and Canada.

The extended agreement builds on their collaboration since 2020 and introduces new initiatives to expand distribution and drive innovation within the Keurig single-serve brewing system.

Under the arrangement, Nestlé will continue overseeing the distribution of Starbucks at-home coffee products in retail channels, while Keurig Dr Pepper leverages its platform to deliver a wide range of Starbucks coffee offerings to consumers.

Both companies said the partnership strengthens their ability to grow the at-home coffee segment and enhance product innovation, reinforcing the Starbucks brand within the Keurig ecosystem.
PRNewswire

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WS Investor 04-21-26

Keurig Dr Pepper announced it has acquired a 96.22% stake in JDE Peet's, creating a major global coffee platform as part of its strategic transformation.

The deal combines KDP’s Keurig business with JDE Peet’s global coffee portfolio, with plans to eventually separate into two independent publicly traded companies: a North American beverage company and a global coffee-focused entity.

KDP also named Rafael Oliveira as CEO of the future Global Coffee Co., while current CEO Tim Cofer is expected to lead the standalone beverage business after the planned separation.

The transaction positions the combined coffee operations to scale globally across multiple brands, channels, and markets, with integration efforts focused on synergies, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

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Global Finance News 04-03-26

Keurig Dr Pepper announced that its takeover offer for JDE Peet's has been declared unconditional after securing 96.22% shareholder acceptance.

A total of approximately 466.7 million shares were tendered during the offer period, representing a transaction value of about €14.9 billion. With all conditions satisfied, settlement is scheduled for April 1, 2026.

Following completion, Keurig Dr Pepper will proceed with delisting JDE Peet’s from Euronext Amsterdam and may initiate buyout procedures for remaining shareholders. A post-closing acceptance period will run from March 30 to April 13, 2026, allowing additional shareholders to tender their shares.

The deal marks a major consolidation in the global beverage and coffee sector, positioning Keurig Dr Pepper to expand its footprint across international coffee markets.
PRNewswire

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European Investor 03-28-26

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 before the market opens on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

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Global Finance News 03-27-26

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