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Keurig Dr Pepper Q2 revenue slightly beats estimates

Keurig Dr Pepper Q2 revenue slightly beats estimates


Overview

  • U.S. beverage maker's Q2 revenue rose 76%, slightly beating analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EPS for Q2 grew 16%, beating analyst expectations

  • Company reaffirmed 2026 constant currency net sales and adjusted EPS guidance


Outlook

  • Keurig Dr Pepper sees 2026 constant currency net sales of $25.9-$26.4 bln

  • Company expects 2026 adjusted diluted EPS growth in a low-double-digit range

  • Company targets year-end 2026 pro-forma management leverage ratio of about 4.1x


Result Drivers

  • JDE PEETS ACQUISITION - Co said Q2 net sales growth was largely driven by the acquisition of JDE Peets, which contributed incrementally to results

  • U.S. REFRESHMENT BEVERAGES - Segment delivered double-digit top- and bottom-line growth, driven by volume/mix growth and favorable pricing

  • PRODUCTIVITY SAVINGS - Co said productivity savings and initial cost synergies from integration work supported adjusted operating income


Company press release: ID:nPntmKlHa


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q2 Revenue

Slight Beat*

$7.30 bln

$7.24 bln (14 Analysts)

Q2 Adjusted EPS

Beat

$0.57

$0.54 (15 Analysts)

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 11 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the non-alcoholic beverages peer group is "hold."

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Keurig Dr Pepper Inc is $37.00, about 20.3% above its August 5 closing price of $30.75

  • The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago


Reuters Recommended Reads

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  • Aug 5 - Zevia Q2 sales beat analyst expectations on the back of higher prices


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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