Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) Stock Price Target Raised at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) had its price target increased by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $39.00 to $41.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 10.74% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other brokerages have also recently commented on KDP. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper from $36.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper in a report on Friday, August 7th. Bank of America upped their target price on Keurig Dr Pepper from $35.00 to $38.00 in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $39.00 target price on Keurig Dr Pepper in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $36.76.

Keurig Dr Pepper Stock Performance

NASDAQ:KDP traded up $2.28 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $37.02. 16,214,026 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 12,239,366. Keurig Dr Pepper has a one year low of $24.88 and a one year high of $37.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $50.38 billion, a PE ratio of 37.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 0.35. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $32.58 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $30.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a current ratio of 0.48.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $7.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.33 billion. Keurig Dr Pepper had a net margin of 7.10% and a return on equity of 10.80%. The business’s revenue was up 70.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.54 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Keurig Dr Pepper will post 2.30 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Keurig Dr Pepper

In other Keurig Dr Pepper news, VP Angela A. Stephens sold 9,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $32.70, for a total value of $310,650.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 55,786 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,824,202.20. This trade represents a 14.55% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Aaron E. Alt purchased 7,862 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $31.83 per share, for a total transaction of $250,247.46. Following the purchase, the director owned 7,862 shares in the company, valued at approximately $250,247.46. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 0.34% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Keurig Dr Pepper

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new position in shares of Keurig Dr Pepper during the second quarter worth $269,336,000. Lone Peak Global Investors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Keurig Dr Pepper by 6.2% during the 2nd quarter. Lone Peak Global Investors LLC now owns 1,098,204 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,944,000 after acquiring an additional 63,646 shares in the last quarter. Moore Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Keurig Dr Pepper during the 2nd quarter valued at $10,584,000. Saudi Central Bank grew its position in Keurig Dr Pepper by 89.7% during the 2nd quarter. Saudi Central Bank now owns 90,351 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,957,000 after acquiring an additional 42,712 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nykredit A S bought a new stake in Keurig Dr Pepper during the 2nd quarter worth $8,341,000. 93.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Keurig Dr Pepper News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Keurig Dr Pepper this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KDP reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.66, above analyst estimates, while net sales reached $7.34 billion, up about 70% year over year, largely reflecting the JDE Peet’s acquisition. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance. KDP Q3 results and guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Growth was particularly strong in beverages: energy-drink market share topped 10%, and U.S. refreshment beverage sales increased. The company’s energy portfolio and brands such as Dr Pepper Zero Sugar helped support momentum. Long-term investor takeaways
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $40 and maintained an Overweight rating; Piper Sandler also lifted its target, to $41. The higher targets signal continued analyst optimism. Morgan Stanley ratings Piper Sandler price target
• Neutral Sentiment: KDP is preparing to separate its beverage and coffee businesses in early 2027. The potential restructuring may sharpen investor focus on each business, though execution and market conditions remain factors. 2026 sales outlook and planned separation
• Negative Sentiment: The coffee business faces pressure as price-sensitive shoppers trade down to cheaper options. Management lowered its legacy EPS growth outlook, making beverage growth and JDE Peet’s contribution more important to the overall story. Coffee profit and consumer trading-down report

About Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (NASDAQ: KDP) is a beverage company that operates across coffee and packaged beverages. Its portfolio includes soft drinks, flavored waters, juices, juice drinks, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, sports and energy beverages, and mixers, as well as single-serve coffee brewing systems and pods.

The company’s brands include Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, The Original Donut Shop, Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Snapple, 7UP, A&W, Mott’s, Bai, CORE Hydration and Venom, among others.