KDP 10-K Analysis: Every Headline Metric Is a Mirage
Keurig Dr Pepper reported $3.6 billion in operating income for FY2025 — a 38% year-over-year surge. But $865 million of that growth came from lapping prior-year impairment charges, all three operating segments show gross margin compression, and operating cash flow actually declined 10.3%. The filing reveals a business where organic operating income grew approximately 3.4%, appliance volume collapsed 19.9%, and the coming JDE Peet's acquisition will push pro-forma FCF payout to 93.6%.