Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) trades at $31.03, up 20.9% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $24.88 to $33.82; the price is 8.2% below that high. It sits 5.5% above its 200-day average of $29.41, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 25.4% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 31.3 and a dividend yield of 2.92%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/kdp
Where it trades today
trading 69% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- The key question is whether steady demand and pricing discipline can protect margins even if growth stays modest.
- KDP trades at 31.3x earnings, well above the consumer defensive average of 21.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 25.4%, above the sector norm of 18.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- Relative performance versus PG, KO, PEP matters here because leadership inside consumer defensive rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- KDP is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in KDP.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as PG, KO, PEP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for KDP come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Defensive so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as PG, KO, PEP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for KDP. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as PG, KO, PEP.
What Keurig Dr Pepper does
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. Refreshment Beverages, U.S. Coffee, and International. It manufactures and distributes branded concentrates, syrup, and finished beverages, as well as sales of owned brands and third-party brands; tea, cocoa, and other products; and offers finished goods relating to K-Cup pods, single serve brewers, specialty coffee, and ready to drink coffee products. The company offers its products under the Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Peñafiel, GHOST, Snapple, 7UP, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Clamato,…
Employees
50,000
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Headquarters
Frisco, United States
What analysts expect
KDP carries a buy consensus from 17 analysts, with an average price target of $36.21 versus $31.03 today (+16.7%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
KDP generated $20.09B in trailing revenue (75.6% year over year), with a 7.1% net margin, and $4.61B of free cash flow, against $32.00B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16.60B | $9.00B | $3.65B | $2.08B | $1.53 | $1.49B |
| 2024 | $15.35B | $8.53B | $3.31B | $1.44B | $1.06 | $1.60B |
| 2023 | $14.81B | $8.08B | $3.19B | $2.18B | $1.56 | $848.00M |
| 2022 | $14.06B | $7.32B | $2.78B | $1.44B | $1.01 | $2.46B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer defensive
Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.
The companies it competes with
KDP beside the consumer defensive names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 0.6% below its 50-day average and 5.5% above its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-06-04 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 46 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $31.55 (+1.7%), the nearest floor $29.83 (-3.9%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is KDP a good buy right now?
Keurig Dr Pepper trades at 31.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 25.4% volatility.
Does KDP pay dividends?
Yes, Keurig Dr Pepper offers a dividend yield of 2.92%. That is roughly $0.91 per share a year.
How volatile is KDP?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 25.4% and beta of 0.41, KDP is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for KDP?
The average analyst price target for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is $36.21 based on 17 analyst estimates, about 16.7% above the current price of $31.03. The published range runs from $29.00 to $42.00.
How much revenue does KDP generate?
Keurig Dr Pepper reported $20.09B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 75.6% year over year. Net margin sits at 7.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare KDP with anything
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