Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Keurig Dr Pepper - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
11

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for KDP.

Consensus Price Target

$34.94
7.76% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Keurig Dr Pepper, the average price target is $34.94. The highest price target for KDP is $42.00, while the lowest price target for KDP is $28.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.76% from the current price of $32.43.

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.

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KDP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/9/25 to 9/9/26	1 Month Ago 8/10/25 to 8/10/26	3 Months Ago 6/11/25 to 6/11/26	1 Year Ago 9/9/24 to 9/9/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$34.94	$34.00	$32.00	$38.38
Forecasted Upside	7.76% Upside	16.04% Upside	2.47% Upside	39.02% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy

KDP Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.58	2.22	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.83% Upside	152.79% Upside	16.35% 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	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/20/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Dara Mohsenian 3 of 5 stars	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$38.00	+22.34%
8/13/2026	HSBC 2 of 5 stars	Sorabh Daga Not Rated	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$40.00	+35.32%
8/10/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lauren Lieberman 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$36.00 ➝ $38.00	+26.62%
8/7/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
8/7/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$38.00 ➝ $39.00	+29.96%
8/4/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$42.00	+36.51%
7/23/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrea Teixeira Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$33.00 ➝ $38.00	+28.04%
7/14/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Filippo Falorni Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$32.00 ➝ $37.00	+18.40%
7/8/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Cristian Rios Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$39.00	+25.85%
7/1/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Carey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$37.00	+13.05%
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6/25/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral
5/18/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/24/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$30.00	+3.97%
4/22/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin Grundy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$28.00	+5.90%
3/30/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Powers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$34.00 ➝ $28.00	+5.16%
12/16/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kaumil Gajrawala Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$39.00 ➝ $32.00	+11.93%
12/15/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Lavery Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$35.00 ➝ $38.00	+28.77%
10/8/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Galbo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$41.00 ➝ $33.00	+30.10%
10/1/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
4/16/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Biggar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$40.00	+13.03%

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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 Monday, September 7, 2026. 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.:

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ending August 6, 2026, beating consensus estimates with earnings per share of $0.57 compared to the expected $0.54 and generating revenue of $7.31 billion, which exceeded the $7.23 billion forecast and represented a 75.6% year-over-year increase.
The stock currently trades at $32.59, which is below the average analyst price target of $34.94, suggesting potential upside as the consensus rating stands at Moderate Buy with eleven analysts issuing Buy ratings and eight issuing Hold ratings.
Recent institutional activity indicates growing confidence, with Hsbc Holdings PLC increasing its stake by 37.7% in the second quarter and B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG boosting its holdings by 205.7%, reflecting a broader trend of institutional investors adding to their positions in the company.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. offers a dividend yield of 2.82%, providing a steady income stream for investors, supported by a stable business model in the beverage sector with a low beta of 0.40, which indicates lower volatility compared to the broader market.
The company has a solid balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.48, while its 50-day moving average of $31.29 and 200-day moving average of $29.60 suggest a positive technical trend as the stock price has risen from its 52-week low of $24.88.

Keurig Dr Pepper
Bear Case

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

Short interest in Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has been increasing, with 67,160,072 shares shorted as of August 14, 2026, representing a 5.25% month-over-month increase and a short percentage of float of 4.95%, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock.
Recent insider activity includes a sale of 9,500 shares by VP Angela A. Stephens on September 3, 2026, at an average price of $32.70, which represents a 14.55% decrease in her ownership and may signal a lack of confidence from company insiders.
The company's quick ratio of 0.28 is relatively low, suggesting that Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. may face challenges in meeting its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, which could be a concern for investors focused on liquidity risk.
While the stock has a Moderate Buy consensus, the average price target of $34.94 is only slightly above the current price of $32.59, indicating limited upside potential in the near term, and the stock is trading near its 52-week high of $33.82, which may limit further gains.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has a PEG ratio of 1.54, which is above 1, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its expected growth rate, and the price-to-earnings ratio of 15.52 is higher than the industry average, potentially making it less attractive for value-oriented investors.

KDP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Keurig Dr Pepper is $34.94, with a high forecast of $42.00 and a low forecast of $28.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Keurig Dr Pepper in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KDP shares.

According to analysts, Keurig Dr Pepper's stock has a predicted upside of 7.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Keurig Dr Pepper's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Keurig Dr Pepper has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, 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

Keurig Dr Pepper - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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KDP Analyst Ratings Over Time

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KDP Price Targets by Month

Keurig Dr Pepper Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Keurig Dr Pepper - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

KDP Analyst Ratings Over Time

KDP Analyst Recommendations By Month

KDP Price Targets by Month

Keurig Dr Pepper Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Keurig Dr Pepper Bull Case

Keurig Dr Pepper Bear Case

KDP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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