Keurig Dr Pepper consensus firms ahead of Q2 date, shares on NASDAQ radar

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 13:12.

Keurig Dr Pepper (US49271V1008) prepares for its next earnings check with Q2 2026 results flagged for late July, according to a recent scheduling note based on a PRNewswire-derived update carried by Intellectia.AI.Intellectia summary of the Q2 2026 schedule The stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker KDP, giving the U.S. beverage group a visible slot in the broader consumer universe.

What analysts are signaling

Consensus numbers around Keurig Dr Pepper have firmed modestly in recent months, with Zacks Investment Research now assigning the shares a Rank #2 Buy on the back of improved estimates.Zacks upgrade note for Keurig Dr Pepper For the fiscal year ending December 2026, Zacks cites an earnings-per-share expectation of 2.29 dollars, unchanged from the prior year’s reported figure but supported by a 1.2 percent uplift in the consensus projection over the past three months.Zacks consensus detail for fiscal 2026 EPS

The Intellectia.AI summary of the upcoming Q2 release points to a cluster of 12 analyst ratings around the stock, reflecting a reasonably broad coverage base for a mid-cap beverages name.Intellectia overview of analyst coverage That coverage sits alongside long-established peers such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in the U.S. beverages segment, which typically see far higher analyst counts but share similar earnings-season rhythms.

Valuation and recent price markers

From a valuation perspective, TradingKey data places Keurig Dr Pepper’s current price-to-earnings ratio at 24.77, within the middle of its recent range between 16.53 and 38.46.TradingKey valuation metrics for KDP That multiple also corresponds to a valuation score of 8.22 out of 28 within the beverages industry on the same platform, situating the company away from the most stretched names but not in deep value territory.

In terms of recent trading levels, MarketBeat reports a closing price of 33.48 dollars for KDP on NASDAQ on June 26, 2026, with a gain of 2.97 percent for that session.MarketBeat price and performance snapshot for KDP After the closing bell, the same source shows extended-hours trading at 33.20 dollars, 0.28 dollars below the regular-session close, suggesting a relatively muted adjustment outside normal hours.

The business behind the stock

Keurig Dr Pepper’s business model combines a broad hot-beverage platform with a sizable cold-drinks franchise, anchored by its Keurig single-serve coffee systems and a portfolio of soft drink brands. The company’s Keurig brewing system, which uses K-Cup pods across owned and partner coffee labels, generates recurring revenue through machine sales and ongoing pod purchases that tie consumers into the ecosystem. Alongside coffee, Dr Pepper and allied carbonated soft drinks provide exposure to the U.S. soda category, while ready-to-drink teas, juices and waters broaden the beverage mix and underpin shelf presence in North American retail channels.

Where the shares trade today

The Keurig Dr Pepper shares (US49271V1008) trade on NASDAQ under the symbol KDP and last closed at 33.48 dollars on 2026-06-26, 15:59 Eastern, based on MarketBeat data.MarketBeat closing quote for June 26, 2026

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