KDPConsumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-AlcoholicThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +19.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 37 of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (87): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (25): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KDP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterates | Buy | $36 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | HSBC | Upgrade | Buy | $40 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | HSBC | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $36 → $38 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $30 → $32 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $38 → $39 |
| 23 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $33 → $38 |
| 23 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $34 → $38 |
| 14 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $32 → $37 |
| 14 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | $30 → $36 |
| 25 June 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 12 June 2026 | Bernstein | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 11 June 2026 | Bernstein | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KDP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Oct 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. returned +26.7% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
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Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 6% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
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Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. has a market value of $43.2B and an enterprise value of $83.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $20.1B. The latest quarter grew 75.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.5B, a 7.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.99.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B.
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. spent $1.3B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 32.1×; forward P/E: 12.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.90%, paying out 93% of earnings.
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. employs 50,000 people — $402K of revenue per employee.
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The article compares the dividend payouts and business models of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper, saying all three pass a basic dividend screen but differ in the safety and growth prospects of their payouts.
Why it matters — KDP watchers may find the comparison relevant to assessing how the company’s business model relates to its dividend’s durability and growth.
The article says corporate breakups are reshaping shareholder holdings, with one company undertaking two separations and another potentially distributing cash rather than a second stock. The excerpt does not identify either company or provide deal specifics.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention Keurig Dr Pepper, so it provides no company-specific development for KDP watchers.
Keurig Dr Pepper unveiled a preview of its 2027 beverage innovation pipeline ahead of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show. The lineup includes reimagined familiar favorites, a larger and bolder energy lineup, and updated iconic brands.
Why it matters — KDP watchers would care because the company is signaling fresh product momentum across its energy and core brand portfolios heading into next year.
The Enterprise Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Amsterdam rendered its judgment on 29 September 2026 in the statutory squeeze-out proceedings initiated by Kodiak BidCo B.V., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper, to acquire all shares in JDE Peet's B.V. Following the judgment, JDE Peet's shareholders may voluntarily transfer their shares to KDP before 16 October 2026 at 15:00 CET.
Why it matters — A KDP watcher would care because this marks procedural progress in KDP's acquisition of all remaining JDE Peet's shares through the court-supervised squeeze-out process.
Keurig Dr Pepper is counting on brewer and pod innovation, precision marketing, and its JDE Peet's integration to improve U.S. Coffee trends in the second half of 2026.
Why it matters — KDP watchers would be interested in the company's plans to revive growth in its U.S. Coffee segment.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $38, with estimates ranging from $29 to $42. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. 37 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 10 Oct 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. ranks 37 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +19.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. 37 out of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KDP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $29 to $42 over the next 12 months.
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. returned +26.7% over the 12 months to 9 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a North American beverage company focused on producing, marketing, and distributing a broad range of non-alcoholic drinks and single-serve coffee products.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 8 Oct 2026): "Three Soda Giants Pay Dividends. One Has a Much Stronger Income Story". The article compares the dividend payouts and business models of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper, saying all three pass a basic dividend screen but differ in the safety and growth prospects of their payouts.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a North American beverage company focused on producing, marketing, and distributing a broad range of non-alcoholic drinks and single-serve coffee products. Its portfolio spans carbonated soft drinks, ready-to-drink coffee, tea, water, juices, mixers, and flavored beverages, alongside Keurig brewing systems and K-Cup pods. The company serves consumers through well-known brands including Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Snapple, 7UP, Mott’s, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, and The Original Donut Shop. Keurig Dr Pepper operates across multiple channels, supplying retailers, convenience stores, foodservice outlets, offices, and e-commerce partners, while also supporting at-home coffee consumption and away-from-home beverage occasions. Its business is organized around U.S. Refreshment Beverages, U.S. Coffee, and International operations, giving it a diversified presence in both cold beverages and coffee systems.
CEO Mr. Timothy P. Cofer · 50,000 employees · United States · https://www.keurigdrpepper.com
