Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$31.71 +0.09 (+0.28%)

Closing price 01/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$31.48 -0.23 (-0.74%)

As of 08:54 AM Eastern

Keurig Dr Pepper - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
9

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Keurig Dr Pepper in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for KDP.

Consensus Price Target

$37.50
18.26% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Keurig Dr Pepper, the average price target is $37.50. The highest price target for KDP is $42.00, while the lowest price target for KDP is $34.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.26% from the current price of $31.71.

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KDP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	1 Month Ago 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	3 Months Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	1 Year Ago 1/23/23 to 1/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$37.50	$38.62	$38.21	$37.00
Forecasted Upside	18.26% Upside	19.74% Upside	9.37% Upside	16.57% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

KDP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KDP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Keurig Dr Pepper Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Keurig Dr Pepper	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.60	2.49	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	18.26% Upside	46.04% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KDP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/17/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$39.00 ➝ $36.00	+13.94%
1/16/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Sean King Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$42.00 ➝ $37.00	+18.31%
1/8/2025	TD Cowen 5 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$39.00 ➝ $36.00	+16.96%
1/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$42.00 ➝ $40.00	+28.87%
1/7/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$35.00	+12.61%
12/12/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$37.00 ➝ $39.00	+17.26%
10/25/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	F. Falorni Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$43.00 ➝ $40.00	+15.44%
10/25/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$42.00 ➝ $41.00	+17.41%
10/25/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$41.00 ➝ $42.00	+20.27%
10/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$41.00 ➝ $40.00	+14.38%
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9/5/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Ottenstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
6/24/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Grundy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$36.00	+4.71%
6/17/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold	$27.00 ➝ $34.00	-0.12%
2/26/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$37.00 ➝ $34.00	+15.10%
2/26/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$37.00 ➝ $35.00	+17.53%
12/22/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$37.00	+13.78%
10/12/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$40.00 ➝ $37.00	+26.32%

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Should I Buy Keurig Dr Pepper Stock? KDP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Keurig Dr Pepper pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Keurig Dr Pepper
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.:

The company reported earnings per share of $0.51 for the latest quarter, meeting analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and stability.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has a market capitalization of $42.89 billion, suggesting it is a well-established player in the beverage industry, which can provide a sense of security for investors.
The stock is currently priced at $31.62, which is below its 52-week high of $38.28, indicating potential for price appreciation as it approaches previous highs.
With a net margin of 15.04%, the company demonstrates effective cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
Recent insider trading activity shows major shareholders are still heavily invested, which can be a positive signal about the company's future prospects.

Keurig Dr Pepper
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. for these reasons:

The company’s revenue for the latest quarter was $3.89 billion, slightly below analysts' expectations of $3.92 billion, which may raise concerns about growth potential.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, while manageable, it indicates that the company is using a moderate amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
The stock has seen a recent price target reduction from Barclays, indicating that analysts may have a less favorable outlook on the stock's future performance.
Institutional ownership is high at 93.99%, which can lead to volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions.
The company has a PEG ratio of 2.20, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth, which could deter value-focused investors.

KDP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Keurig Dr Pepper is $37.50, with a high forecast of $42.00 and a low forecast of $34.00.
: 15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Keurig Dr Pepper in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KDP shares.
: According to analysts, Keurig Dr Pepper's stock has a predicted upside of 18.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Keurig Dr Pepper's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Keurig Dr Pepper has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Keurig Dr Pepper more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Keurig Dr Pepper is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KDP compares to other companies.

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Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Stock Forecast & Price Target