Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) Earnings History

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. - Q4 FY2025 EarningsMet

Filed at: Feb 24, 2026, 7:01 AM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Keurig Dr Pepper reported a strong finish to 2025, with double-digit revenue growth in Q4 driven by strong performance in U.S. Refreshment Beverages and International segments, alongside a significant acquisition of JDE Peet's planned for 2026. The company anticipates continued momentum and double-digit adjusted EPS growth in 2026, supported by strategic initiatives and a planned separation into two distinct companies.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

  • •

    Full year 2025 net sales increased 8.2% to $16.6 billion, with constant currency net sales advancing 8.6%.

    positive
  • •

    Q4 2025 net sales increased 10.5% to $4.5 billion, with constant currency net sales advancing 9.9%.

    positive
  • •

    Full year 2025 Adjusted diluted EPS increased 7.3% to $2.05.

    positive
  • •

    Q4 2025 Adjusted diluted EPS increased 1.7% to $0.60.

    positive
  • •

    Full year 2025 operating cash flow was $1,991 million and free cash flow totaled $1,519 million.

    positive
  • •

    U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment net sales increased 11.9% for the full year and 11.5% in Q4.

    positive
  • •

    International segment net sales increased 5.9% for the full year and 21.0% in Q4.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • •

    U.S. Coffee segment net sales increased only 0.6% for the full year and 3.9% in Q4, driven by favorable net price realization offset by a volume/mix decline of 4.2% for the full year and 4.1% in Q4.

    attention
  • •

    U.S. Coffee segment Adjusted operating income decreased 4.4% for the full year and 8.8% in Q4, primarily reflecting inflationary pressures and volume/mix declines.

    negative
  • •

    Full year operating cash flow included a $225 million headwind from one-time distribution termination payments related to the GHOST acquisition.

    attention
  • •

    Full year 2025 GAAP net income increased 44.3% to $2.1 billion, or $1.53 per diluted share, including a favorable year-over-year impact of items affecting comparability.

    attention
  • •

    Q4 2025 GAAP net income increased from a loss of $144 million to income of $353 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, including a favorable year-over-year impact of items affecting comparability.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$4.50B
+10.5%
Prior year: $4.07B
Annual (YTD)
$16.60B
N/A
Prior year: $15.35B
Net Income
Quarterly
$353.00M
N/A
Prior year: $-144.00M
Annual (YTD)
$2.08B
N/A
Prior year: $1.44B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$0.26
N/A
Prior year: $-0.11
Annual (YTD)
$1.53
N/A
Prior year: $1.05
Operating Income
Quarterly
$881.00M
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$0.26
N/A
Prior year: $-0.11
Annual (YTD)
$1.53
N/A
Prior year: $1.06

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
53.8%
Prior Year
55.9%
YoY Change
-210 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
19.6%
Prior Year
1.5%
YoY Change
+1810 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
7.8%
Prior Year
-3.5%
YoY Change
N/A

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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U.S. Refreshment Beverages
0.0%
N/A
CC: +11.5%
U.S. Coffee
0.0%
N/A
CC: +0.6%
International
0.0%
N/A
CC: +9.3%

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% TotalCC
U.S. Refreshment Beverages
N/A———+11.5%
U.S. Coffee
N/A———+0.6%
International
N/A———+9.3%
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%—

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers. Constant currency (CC) removes FX impact for like-for-like comparison.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

net sales
$25900000.0B—$26400000.0B
Mid-point: $26150000.0B
"4-6% constant currency net sales growth for standalone business"
Adjusted diluted EPS
"Double-digit constant currency growth, including JDE Peet's contribution"

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q4 2025
Productivity
+$55M
$0.04 per share
Q4 2025
Mark-to-market
+$18M
$0.04 per share
Q4 2025
Amortization of intangibles
+$37M
$0.02 per share
Q4 2025
Stock compensation
+$3M
$0.00 per share
Q4 2025
Non-routine legal matters
+$4M
$0.00 per share
Q4 2025
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment
+$1M
$0.00 per share
Q4 2025
Restructuring - Network Optimization
+$24M
$0.01 per share
Q4 2025
Impairment of intangible assets
+$78M
$0.04 per share
Q4 2025
Acquisition, integration, and financing costs - Acquisition of JDE Peet's and Spin of Global Coffee Co.
+$84M
$0.10 per share
Q4 2025
Change in mandatory redemption liability for GHOST
+$154M
$0.09 per share
Q4 2025
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's
+$5M
$0.00 per share
FY 2025
Productivity
+$152M
FY 2025
Mark-to-market
$39M
FY 2025
Stock compensation
+$13M
FY 2025
Non-routine legal matters
+$21M
FY 2025
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment
+$1M
FY 2025
Restructuring - Network Optimization
+$53M
FY 2025
Impairment of intangible assets
+$78M
FY 2025
Acquisition, integration, and financing costs - Acquisition of JDE Peet's and Spin of Global Coffee Co.
+$120M
FY 2025
Change in mandatory redemption liability for GHOST
+$214M
FY 2025
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's
+$40M
FY 2025
Inventory step-up
+$17M
FY 2025
Transaction costs, excluding JDE Peet's
+$4M
Total Impact
+$1,137M$0.34 per share

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

2025 was another strong year for KDP. We delivered on our guidance, navigated the dynamic operating environment with agility, and executed well in the marketplace with winning innovation and robust commercial activation of our brands.

— Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

In 2026, we intend to build upon our momentum with the acquisition and integration of JDE Peet’s and progress towards the subsequent separation into two advantaged pure play companies.

— Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

With KDP delivering strong performance in 2025 and establishing a compelling outlook for a transformational 2026, the time is right for me to step back from the Board.

— Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

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