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KDP Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Keurig Dr Pepper · Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
KDP live signal snapshot
Shares of KDP were last at $38.25, up 1.76% on the day, trading within 0.1% of its 52-week high of $38.28. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates KDP a BUY, at 86% model confidence. The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $39.54, a 3.4% move from the last price.
KDP's 14-day RSI is 71.0 — overbought territory, where short-term pullbacks or consolidation are common. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 0.17 shows buying pressure building. The 50-day moving average ($33.21) sits 9.4% above the 200-day ($30.36) — a "golden cross" structure that typically supports the longer-term uptrend.
18 Wall Street analysts covering KDP put the average price target at $38.08 (range $32.00–$42.00), implying 0.4% downside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 13 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 6 Hold).
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About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) is a beverages - non-alcoholic company in the consumer defensive sector, headquartered in Frisco, TX, United States. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. owns, manufactures, and distributors beverages and single serve brewing systems in the United States and internationally. It has a market value of about $52.1 billion and roughly 50,000 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.35, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
KDP performance vs. the market
Year to date, KDP has gained 36.6%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 46.4%, 34.9 points better than the S&P 500. Its +17.1% move over the past month extends a +22.9% three-month run.
| Period | KDP | Sector (XLP) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +17.1% | +8.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +22.9% | +6.3% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +36.6% | +17.7% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +46.4% | +19.7% | +11.5% |
Keurig Dr Pepper financials at a glance
Keurig Dr Pepper's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $7.3 billion of revenue and net income of $882 million (a 12.0% net margin). Revenue was up 70.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.5 on trailing earnings of $1.11 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $4.5 billion, and total debt equals 95% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $7.3B | $882M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $7.3B | $0 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $4.0B | $270M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $4.5B | $353M |
KDP vs. its peers
KDP's +36.6% this year ranks ahead of 4 of the 5 big consumer defensive names below. The strongest of the group this year is The Coca-Cola (KO, +39.6%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) | $38.25 | +36.6% | 34.5 | BUY |
| The Coca-Cola (KO) | $97.57 | +39.6% | 28.8 | BUY |
| PepsiCo (PEP) | $143.94 | +0.3% | 18.1 | BUY |
| Walmart (WMT) | $125.67 | +12.8% | 45.5 | BUY |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | $1,087.61 | +26.1% | 52.4 | BUY |
| The Procter & Gamble (PG) | $167.67 | +17.0% | 25.3 | BUY |
KDP stock: common questions
What is the KDP stock price target?
18 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $38.08, in a range of $32.00–$42.00, versus a recent price of $38.25. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $39.54 over the next month.
Is KDP a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates KDP a BUY at 86% confidence. Among analysts, 13 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 6 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has KDP stock performed this year?
Year to date, KDP has gained 36.6%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 46.4%, 34.9 points better than the S&P 500. Its +17.1% move over the past month extends a +22.9% three-month run.
What is KDP's 52-week high and low?
KDP has traded between $24.88 and $38.28 over the past 52 weeks; at $38.25 it is within 0.1% of its 52-week high of $38.28.
What sector is KDP in, and who are its peers?
KDP is in the consumer defensive sector (beverages - non-alcoholic). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include The Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Walmart (WMT), Costco Wholesale (COST).
How accurate is the KDP forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines KDP's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.