Citigroup Inc. Sells 613,599 Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc $KDP

Citigroup Inc. cut its position in shares of Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc (NASDAQ:KDP) by 25.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,763,093 shares of the company’s stock after selling 613,599 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc. owned 0.13% of Keurig Dr Pepper worth $44,977,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of KDP. ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd acquired a new position in Keurig Dr Pepper during the third quarter worth approximately $33,401,000. Raiffeisen Bank International AG boosted its stake in shares of Keurig Dr Pepper by 41.6% during the 3rd quarter. Raiffeisen Bank International AG now owns 54,775 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,406,000 after acquiring an additional 16,084 shares during the period. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Keurig Dr Pepper by 16.3% during the 3rd quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 35,862 shares of the company’s stock worth $922,000 after acquiring an additional 5,025 shares during the last quarter. Berkeley Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in Keurig Dr Pepper by 5.0% in the 3rd quarter. Berkeley Capital Partners LLC now owns 39,149 shares of the company’s stock valued at $999,000 after acquiring an additional 1,865 shares during the period. Finally, Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in Keurig Dr Pepper during the 3rd quarter valued at $17,320,000. 93.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Keurig Dr Pepper Stock Up 4.2%

Shares of KDP opened at $31.03 on Wednesday. Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc has a 12 month low of $25.03 and a 12 month high of $36.12. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $28.19 and its 200-day moving average is $28.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $42.16 billion, a PE ratio of 26.75, a P/E/G ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 0.34. The company has a current ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 0.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $0.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.01. Keurig Dr Pepper had a return on equity of 11.19% and a net margin of 9.78%.The business had revenue of $4.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.35 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.58 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Keurig Dr Pepper has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.130-2.170 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc will post 1.92 EPS for the current year.

Keurig Dr Pepper Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Investors of record on Friday, March 27th will be paid a $0.23 dividend. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 27th. Keurig Dr Pepper’s payout ratio is 79.31%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on KDP shares. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Keurig Dr Pepper from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and cut their price objective for the stock from $39.00 to $32.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Barclays boosted their price objective on Keurig Dr Pepper from $26.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Keurig Dr Pepper from $33.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $34.87.

Key Stories Impacting Keurig Dr Pepper

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat: KDP reported $0.60 adjusted EPS vs. $0.59 expected and net sales up ~10.5% year‑over‑year, driven by U.S. refreshment growth and pricing gains — a clear near‑term revenue/earnings beat that supports the rally. KDP Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Sales Increase 10.5%
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish guidance: KDP set FY‑2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.13–$2.17 and signaled management expects double‑digit adjusted EPS growth in 2026 — gives investors clarity and a near‑term growth runway. Keurig Dr Pepper Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Progress on JDE Peet’s deal and split plan: KDP updated its financing (added preferred equity) and says the JDE Peet’s acquisition is on track to close soon, supporting the company’s strategy to separate into two public businesses — a potential multiple expansion catalyst. Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Updated Financing Plan for JDE Peet’s Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment & fundamentals: MarketBeat and others highlight institutional buying and improving core business momentum (volume + pricing, strong free cash), which supports upside as the split approaches. Keurig Dr Pepper’s Split Plan Could Unlock Hidden Value
• Neutral Sentiment: Full disclosure & detail: The earnings call transcript, slide deck and detailed metrics are available for investors who want to dig into channel trends, margin drivers and segment performance. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Deal and leverage risk: The JDE Peet’s acquisition increases leverage and execution/regulatory risk — integration, higher debt service and potential regulatory hurdles remain meaningful downside risks if the merger or split stumbles. Keurig Dr Pepper’s Split Plan Could Unlock Hidden Value

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Keurig Dr Pepper news, VP Angela A. Stephens sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.52, for a total transaction of $295,200.00. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 54,200 shares in the company, valued at $1,599,984. This represents a 15.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 1.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Keurig Dr Pepper Profile

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a North American beverage company formed in July 2018 through the combination of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group. The company designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide range of hot and cold beverages and related equipment, combining Keurig’s single‑serve coffee systems with a large portfolio of carbonated and noncarbonated drink brands. It operates a network of manufacturing, packaging and distribution facilities to supply retail, foodservice and e-commerce channels across its served markets.

The company’s product mix includes single‑serve coffee brewers and coffee pods under the Keurig brand as well as a broad assortment of branded beverages.