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KDP Stock Forecast: Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$37
+5.93% on the day

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +3.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$50.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
42/ 100
Median analyst target
$38
Analysts covering
18
Revenue$7.3B+75.6% y/y
Operating income$628.0M
Net income$210.0M
Free cash flow$712.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.4%
1M
+21.2%
YTD
+35.5%
1Y
+43.4%
From 52W high
−0.1%
From 52W low
+47.6%
$25
$37
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KDP stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 4 Nov 2026
42/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
85
Volatility
83
Growth
76
Revisions
60
Value
43
Quality
38
Issuance
34
Accruals
26
Size
5

Momentum (85): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (26): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

KDP stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KDP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35$40Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KDPHigh $42Median $38Low $29

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says18 analysts
13 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $29Median $38High $42

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 11 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Nov 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$34 → $36
4 Nov 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$39 → $41
4 Nov 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$38 → $40
4 Nov 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$33 → $35
4 Nov 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$37 → $40
22 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$38 → $39
15 Sept 2026Argus ResearchReiteratesBuy$36
15 Sept 2026Argus ResearchReiteratesBuy—
13 Aug 2026HSBCUpgradeBuy$40
13 Aug 2026HSBCUpgradeBuy—
10 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$36 → $38
10 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
7 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
7 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$30 → $32
7 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$38 → $39
23 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
23 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$33 → $38
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$34 → $38

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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Performance

KDP vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. returned +43.4% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KDP vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KDPS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KDP analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.2%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. (KDP) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
33.1×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.5×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.3×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
75.6%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−74.0%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Gross margin
41.9%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.9%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Net margin
7.1%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.1%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.4%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.5%

Higher than 83% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. (KDP) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. has a market value of $50.1B and an enterprise value of $87.9B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 1.4B.

  • Trailing P/E: 33.1×; forward P/E: 14.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.50%, paying out 93% of earnings.

  • Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. employs 50,000 people — $402K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KDP vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KDPKeurig Dr Pepper, Inc.$50.1B42
CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners plc$52.0B80
MNSTMonster Beverage Corp.$95.5B74
COKECoca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.$13.6B71
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.$194.7B66
CELHCelsius Holdings, Inc.$7.9B29
PRMBPrimo Brands Corp.$7.7B58

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News

Latest KDP news & analysis

Keurig Dr Pepper: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The Motley Fool · 4 Nov 2026positive

The Motley Fool highlighted that Keurig Dr Pepper’s energy-drink market share surpassed 10% following recent brand acquisitions. Net sales grew 70.1%, including the contribution from the JDE Peet’s acquisition.

Why it matters — The figures give KDP watchers a snapshot of the company’s reported sales growth and expanding energy-drink presence.

Keurig Dr Pepper Q3 Earnings Beat on Beverage Growth, Sales Miss

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026neutral

Keurig Dr Pepper reported Q3 earnings that beat expectations, supported by beverage growth, coffee profitability and the JDE Peet’s acquisition, while sales missed the forecast.

Why it matters — KDP watchers may note the contrasting results: earnings beat alongside a sales miss, with beverage growth and coffee profitability contributing to the quarter.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 3 Nov 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call.

Why it matters — The transcript gives KDP watchers access to management’s discussion of the company’s third-quarter results.

Keurig Dr Pepper Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 3 Nov 2026positive

Keurig Dr Pepper reported third-quarter results featuring substantial sales growth from its JDE Peet's acquisition and continued double-digit growth in U.S. Refreshment Beverages. U.S. Coffee trends improved but remained challenged.

Why it matters — The update highlights growth across the acquired business and Refreshment Beverages while signaling that U.S. Coffee remains an area to watch.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Q3 Earnings

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research item says KDP’s Q3 top- and bottom-line results for the quarter ended September 2026 provide one view of performance, and highlights comparing key metrics with Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Why it matters — Those comparisons could give KDP watchers additional context on quarterly performance beyond the headline financial results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KDP stock

What is the KDP stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is KDP stock a buy right now?

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. 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KDP?

As at 4 Nov 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. ranks 42 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 Momentum (85 of 100).

Will KDP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +3.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. 42 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KDP stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has KDP stock performed over the past year?

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. returned +43.4% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. do?

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.

What is the latest news on KDP?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 4 Nov 2026): "Keurig Dr Pepper: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". The Motley Fool highlighted that Keurig Dr Pepper’s energy-drink market share surpassed 10% following recent brand acquisitions. Net sales grew 70.1%, including the contribution from the JDE Peet’s acquisition.

Company

About Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.

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