Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Purchases 82,309 Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc $KDP

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH increased its position in Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc (NASDAQ:KDP) by 7.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,210,597 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 82,309 shares during the quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH’s holdings in Keurig Dr Pepper were worth $33,953,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of KDP. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Keurig Dr Pepper by 30.6% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 15,488 shares of the company’s stock valued at $530,000 after acquiring an additional 3,627 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its position in Keurig Dr Pepper by 248.0% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 69,801 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,389,000 after purchasing an additional 49,741 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP lifted its position in Keurig Dr Pepper by 49.2% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 100,870 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,452,000 after purchasing an additional 33,258 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in Keurig Dr Pepper during the second quarter valued at approximately $328,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC lifted its position in Keurig Dr Pepper by 253.6% during the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 76,089 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,516,000 after purchasing an additional 54,571 shares during the last quarter. 93.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Keurig Dr Pepper Trading Up 7.5%

NASDAQ:KDP opened at $28.53 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $27.52 and a 200 day moving average of $27.61. Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc has a 52 week low of $24.88 and a 52 week high of $35.94. The company has a quick ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The firm has a market capitalization of $38.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 0.35.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $3.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.23 billion. Keurig Dr Pepper had a net margin of 12.52% and a return on equity of 11.14%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.42 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc will post 2.27 earnings per share for the current year.

Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 27th were given a dividend of $0.23 per share. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 27th. Keurig Dr Pepper’s payout ratio is presently 60.13%.

Trending Headlines about Keurig Dr Pepper

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat on EPS and revenue; U.S. Refreshment Beverages grew strongly and management reaffirmed 2026 outlook — this confirms demand momentum in KDP’s core portfolio. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Company completed acquisition of JDE Peet’s (closed April 1), expanding KDP’s coffee footprint and long-term revenue potential. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity: a large block of call buying signals short-term bullish positioning from traders, which can amplify intraday upside. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish research/coverage notes highlight the beverage portfolio and valuation upside after the quarter, adding analyst support for the stock. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some brokers adjusted estimates and ratings ahead of earnings (one firm moved KDP to neutral), reflecting mixed near-term views despite the beat. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Management set FY26 sales guidance that some read as below street expectations, which could limit upside if revenue beats don’t accelerate. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability was pressured by higher costs and lingering coffee weakness, offsetting some of the top-line strength. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentary flagged leverage concerns after recent M&A; higher debt or integration costs remain a risk to near-term returns. Read More.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper from $36.00 to $32.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Evercore upgraded shares of Keurig Dr Pepper to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper from $32.00 to $28.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price objective on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper from $34.00 to $28.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 30th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price objective on shares of Keurig Dr Pepper from $37.00 to $32.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Keurig Dr Pepper presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $31.31.

Keurig Dr Pepper Company 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.