Keurig Dr Pepper Reports Q1 Results and Reaffirms Guidance for 2026

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Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) reported Q1 2026 results and reaffirmed full-year guidance on April 23, 2026. Net sales rose 9.4% to $4.0 billion (Adjusted +8.1% constant currency). GAAP diluted EPS was $0.20; Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.39. The company completed the JDE Peet's acquisition on April 1, 2026, and reiterated 2026 guidance of $25.9–$26.4 billion net sales with low-double-digit Adjusted EPS growth (constant currency).

Positive

• Net sales +9.4% to $4.0 billion in Q1
• Adjusted net sales +8.1% on a constant currency basis
• Completed JDE Peet's acquisition on April 1, 2026
• U.S. Refreshment Beverages net sales +11.9% to $2.6 billion
• Reaffirmed 2026 guidance: $25.9–$26.4B net sales with low-double-digit Adjusted EPS growth

Negative

• GAAP diluted EPS declined to $0.20 (down 47.8%) in Q1
• Adjusted diluted EPS declined 7.1% to $0.39
• Operating cash flow only $281 million; free cash flow $184 million
• U.S. Coffee net sales declined 2.3%; volume/mix down 8.2%
• Adjusted operating income pressure from inflation and higher SG&A, including increased marketing

News Market Reaction – KDP

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Market Context

The stock moved +7.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the...

Analysis

The stock moved +7.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the solid top-line growth and reaffirmed outlook. Q1 net sales reached $3.98 billion, up 9.4%, while constant-currency growth of 8.1% and reaffirmed 2026 guidance of $25.9–$26.4 billion plus low-double-digit adjusted EPS growth underscored confidence despite margin pressure and a 47.4% GAAP EPS decline. Investors would need to weigh integration and financing risks from the JDE Peet’s acquisition against this growth profile when assessing durability of the move.

Key Figures

Q1 net sales: $3.98 bn Net sales growth: 9.4% GAAP diluted EPS: $0.20 +5 more

8 metrics

Q1 net sales $3.98 bn Q1 2026 reported and adjusted net sales; up 9.4% vs prior year

Net sales growth 9.4% Q1 2026 reported net sales growth vs prior year

GAAP diluted EPS $0.20 Q1 2026 GAAP diluted EPS; down 47.4% vs prior year

Adjusted diluted EPS $0.39 Q1 2026 adjusted diluted EPS; down 7.1% vs prior year

GAAP operating income $756 million Q1 2026 GAAP operating income; down 5.6% vs prior year

Adjusted operating income $838 million Q1 2026 adjusted operating income; down 1.9%; 21.1% of net sales

Operating cash flow $281 million Q1 2026 operating cash flow; basis for $184M free cash flow

2026 net sales guidance $25.9–$26.4 billion 2026 constant-currency net sales outlook; 4–6% growth plus JDE Peet’s

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 21 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 21	Partnership extension	Positive	-0.2%	Renewal and expansion of Starbucks K‑Cup manufacturing and distribution deal.
Apr 13	M&A post-closing terms	Positive	-0.1%	Post‑closing acceptance details lifting KDP stake in JDE Peet’s to 97.75%.
Apr 01	Acquisition completion	Positive	-2.4%	Completion of acquiring 96.22% of JDE Peet’s and coffee unit leadership plans.
Mar 27	Offer unconditional	Positive	+0.8%	JDE Peet’s offer declared unconditional after majority of shares tendered.
Mar 26	Earnings date set	Neutral	-0.1%	Announcement of Q1 2026 release date and related investor conference call.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent strategic and M&A announcements around JDE Peet’s have generally seen small or negative next-day moves, indicating muted or cautious reactions even to ostensibly positive news.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, KDP news has centered on its JDE Peet’s acquisition and future coffee/beverage separation, plus a Starbucks K‑Cup partnership extension. On Mar 26, it scheduled the Q1 2026 earnings release. From Mar 27 through Apr 13, successive updates declared the JDE Peet’s offer unconditional, announced completion of the acquisition, and detailed post‑closing acceptance levels and delisting plans. Price moves after these events were modest, often slightly negative, suggesting investors had largely priced in the deal and remained cautious on integration and financing impacts ahead of today’s Q1 results and 2026 guidance reaffirmation.

Key Terms

gaap, adjusted basis, diluted eps, constant currency, +4 more

8 terms

gaap financial

"Reported GAAP Basis | | Adjusted Basis 1"

GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are a set of standardized rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing their financial statements. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different companies, making it easier for investors to understand and compare financial information accurately. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy and uniform financial reports.

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adjusted basis financial

"Reported GAAP Basis | | Adjusted Basis 1"

Adjusted basis is an asset’s original purchase price changed over time to reflect things like improvements, depreciation, stock splits, and returns of capital — think of it as the purchase price plus value you added (like renovations) minus wear and tear and other adjustments. Investors use it to calculate the taxable gain or loss when an asset is sold, so it directly affects how much tax is owed and the true profit from an investment.

diluted eps financial

"Diluted EPS | | $0.20 | | $0.39"

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) shows how much profit a company makes for each share of stock, assuming all possible shares from stock options or convertible securities are used. It provides a more conservative estimate than basic EPS, accounting for potential share increases that could dilute ownership. Investors use diluted EPS to get a clearer picture of a company's true profitability on a per-share basis.

constant currency financial

"On a constant currency basis, net sales advanced 8.1%, driven by"

Constant currency is a way of measuring financial results that removes the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. It allows for a clearer comparison of a company's performance over time by showing what the numbers would look like if exchange rates had stayed the same. This helps investors understand whether growth comes from actual business improvements or just currency fluctuations.

free cash flow financial

"Operating cash flow for the first quarter was $281 million and free cash flow"

Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.

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non-gaap financial

"Adjusted financial metrics presented in this release are non-GAAP, excluding"

Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.

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derivative instruments financial

"mark-to-market adjustments of derivative instruments, among others, which"

Contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of something else—like a stock, bond, commodity, currency or market index. Think of them as a bet or an insurance policy that lets investors gain exposure, hedge risk, or speculate without owning the asset itself; their use can amplify gains or losses and affect a portfolio’s risk profile, liquidity and potential returns.

sg&a financial

"inflationary pressures and higher SG&A expenses, including increased marketing"

SG&A stands for Selling, General, and Administrative expenses. It includes the costs a company spends on selling products, running the business day-to-day, and managing staff, like advertising, rent, and salaries. These expenses matter because they affect how much profit a company can make from its sales.

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Q1 Performance Led by Strong Momentum in U.S. Refreshment Beverages

Company Completed Acquisition of JDE Peet's on April 1

Company Reaffirms 2026 Constant Currency Net Sales and Adjusted EPS Outlook

BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026 and reaffirmed its full year guidance.

		Reported GAAP Basis		Adjusted Basis1
		Q1		Q1
Net Sales		$3.98 bn		$3.98 bn
% vs prior year		9.4 %		8.1 %
Diluted EPS		$0.20		$0.39
% vs prior year		(47.4) %		(7.1) %

Commenting on the results, CEO Tim Cofer stated, "The year is off to a good start. We delivered a solid first quarter, with strong momentum in our cold beverage portfolio and coffee results that tracked with our expectations, even as we navigated elevated costs. Earlier this month, we also completed our acquisition of JDE Peet's, achieving a significant milestone in our transformation agenda and uniting our complementary organizations under a shared vision for global coffee leadership. With well-constructed plans in place, high-quality execution, and improving cost visibility as the year unfolds, we remain confident in our ability to deliver on our commitments while standing up two pure-play companies positioned for success."

First Quarter Consolidated Results

Net sales for the first quarter increased 9.4% to $4.0 billion. On a constant currency basis, net sales advanced 8.1%, driven by favorable net price realization of 5.5% and volume/mix growth of 2.6%.

GAAP operating income decreased 5.6% to $756 million, including an unfavorable year-over-year impact of items affecting comparability. Adjusted operating income decreased 1.9% to $838 million and totaled 21.1% of net sales. The Adjusted operating income decline was primarily due to the impact of inflationary pressures and higher SG&A expenses, including increased marketing, partially offset by net sales growth and productivity savings.

GAAP net income decreased 47.8% to $270 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, including an unfavorable year-over-year impact of items affecting comparability, primarily due to transaction and acquisition-related costs. Adjusted net income decreased 6.9% to $534 million and Adjusted diluted EPS decreased 7.1% to $0.39, driven by the Adjusted operating income decline and the impact of lapping an investment gain in the prior year.

Operating cash flow for the first quarter was $281 million and free cash flow totaled $184 million.

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1 Adjusted financial metrics presented in this release are non-GAAP, excluding items affecting comparability. Adjusted growth rates are non-GAAP, excluding items affecting comparability and presented on a constant currency basis. See reconciliations of GAAP results to Adjusted results on a constant currency basis in the accompanying tables.

First Quarter Segment Results

U.S. Refreshment Beverages

Net sales for the first quarter increased 11.9% to $2.6 billion, driven by volume/mix growth of 7.2% and favorable net price realization of 4.7%.

GAAP operating income increased 10.2% to $721 million. Adjusted operating income increased 9.8% to $742 million and totaled 28.5% of net sales. GAAP and Adjusted operating income growth were driven by net sales growth and productivity savings, partially offset by the impact of inflationary pressures and higher SG&A expenses, including increased marketing.

U.S. Coffee

Net sales for the first quarter decreased 2.3% to $857 million. Volume/mix declined 8.2%, which more than offset favorable net price realization of 5.9%.

GAAP operating income decreased 20.8% to $160 million. Adjusted operating income decreased 21.3% to $199 million and totaled 23.2% of net sales. The Adjusted operating income decline was primarily due to the impact of cost pressures, the volume/mix decline, and increased marketing. These factors were partially offset by net price realization and productivity savings.

International

Net sales for the first quarter increased 19.5% to $520 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 8.5%, driven by favorable net price realization of 9.2%, partially offset by a volume/mix decline of 0.7%.

GAAP operating income decreased 5.6% to $85 million, including a favorable year-over-year impact from currency translation. Adjusted operating income decreased 15.1% to $87 million and totaled 16.7% of net sales. The Adjusted operating income decline was primarily due to the impact of cost pressures, the volume/mix decline, and increased marketing. These factors were partially offset by net price realization and productivity savings.

2026 Guidance

The 2026 guidance provided below is presented on a constant currency, non-GAAP basis. The Company does not provide reconciliations of such forward-looking non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures, due to the inability to predict the amount and timing of impacts outside of the Company's control on certain items, such as non-cash gains or losses resulting from mark-to-market adjustments of derivative instruments, among others, which could be material. Reconciling such items would require unreasonable efforts.

For 2026, KDP expects net sales of $25.9-$26.4 billion and constant currency Adjusted diluted EPS growth in a low-double-digit range. This guidance is comprised of 4-6% constant currency net sales growth and 4-6% constant currency Adjusted diluted EPS growth for KDP's legacy business, as well as an incremental contribution from the JDE Peet's acquisition. At current exchange rates, foreign currency translation is forecasted to approximate a one percentage point tailwind to 2026 full year net sales and EPS growth.

Investor Contact:
Investor Relations
T: 888-340-5287 / IR@kdrp.com

Media Contact:
Katie Gilroy
T: 781-418-3345 / katie.gilroy@kdrp.com

ABOUT KEURIG DR PEPPER

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott's®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet. Learn more at www.keurigdrpepper.com and follow us @KeurigDrPepper on LinkedIn and Instagram.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. These forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words such as "outlook," "guidance," "anticipate," "enable," "expect," "believe," "could," "confident," "estimate," "feel," "continue," "ongoing," "forecast," "intend," "may," "on track," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar words, phrases, or expressions and variations or negatives of these words. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These statements are based on the current expectations of our management, are not predictions of actual performance, and actual results may differ materially.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC. Our actual financial performance could differ materially from the projections in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, (i) the inherent uncertainty of estimates, forecasts and projections, (ii) global economic uncertainty or economic downturns, (iii) tariffs or the imposition of new tariffs, trade wars, barriers or restrictions, sanctions, geopolitical disturbances and conflicts, or threats of such actions and related uncertainty, (iv) the risk that our financial performance may be better or worse than anticipated, (v) risks related to the completion of the separation of our beverage and coffee portfolios in the anticipated timeframe or at all, (vi) our incurrence of significant debt or our entry into other funding alternatives, in each case, to fund the acquisition of JDE Peet's, which may result in dilution to our stockholders or introduce complexity to our capital structure, (vii) additional risks associated with the acquisition of JDE Peet's and those geographies, countries and associated governments where JDE Peet's currently operates, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate JDE Peet's into our business, or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected, (ix) constraints on management's attention to operating and growing our business during the execution of the integration of JDE Peet's and the separation, (x) the potential downgrade of our credit ratings as a result of debt incurred and/or assumed in connection with the JDE Peet's acquisition and the separation, (xi) the possibility of negative impacts on business relationships in connection with the JDE Peet's acquisition and the separation, (xii) the risk that the acquisition of JDE Peet's and the separation may incur significant additional costs, (xiii) the risk of potential litigation and regulatory actions, (xiv) risks related to negative effects of the acquisition of JDE Peet's and the separation on our share price and (xv) the ability to achieve the anticipated strategic and financial benefits from the separation. We are under no obligation to update, modify or withdraw any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, which differ from results using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as supplements to and should not be considered replacements for, or superior to, the GAAP measures. These measures may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies, and other companies may not define the non-GAAP financial measure in the same way. Non-GAAP financial measures typically exclude certain charges, including one-time costs that are not expected to occur routinely in future periods, described by the Company as "items affecting comparability". Refer to page A-6 for the Company's description of items affecting comparability for each period presented. The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate our operating and financial performance and to compare such performance to that of prior periods and to the performance of our competitors. Additionally, we use non-GAAP financial measures in making operational and financial decisions and in our budgeting and planning process. We believe that providing non-GAAP financial measures to investors helps investors evaluate our operating performance, profitability and business trends in a way that is consistent with how management evaluates such performance.

Adjusted gross profit. Adjusted gross profit is defined as Net sales less Cost of sales, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-6. Management believes that Adjusted gross profit is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by adjusting certain items that can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events, thereby affecting comparability.

Adjusted operating income. Adjusted operating income is defined as Income from operations, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-6. Management believes that Adjusted operating income is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by adjusting certain items that can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events, thereby affecting comparability.

Adjusted net income. Adjusted net income is defined as Net income, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-6. Management believes that Adjusted net income is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by adjusting certain items that can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events, thereby affecting comparability.

Adjusted diluted EPS. Adjusted diluted EPS is defined as Diluted EPS, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-6. Management believes that Adjusted diluted EPS is useful for investors in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of our operations since it adjusts for certain items affecting overall comparability.

Adjusted gross margin. Adjusted gross margin is defined as Adjusted gross profit divided by Net sales. Management believes that Adjusted gross margin is useful for investors as supplemental measures to evaluate our operating performance and ability to manage ongoing costs.

Adjusted operating margin. Adjusted operating margin is defined as Adjusted Income from operations divided by Net sales. Management believes that Adjusted operating margin is useful for investors as supplemental measures to evaluate our operating performance and ability to manage ongoing costs.

Adjusted interest expense. Adjusted interest expense is defined as Interest expense, net, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-6. Management believes that Adjusted interest expense is useful for investors in evaluating our performance and establishing expectations for the impacts of interest expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-6. EBITDA is defined as Net income as adjusted for interest expense, net; provision for income taxes; depreciation expense; amortization of intangibles; and other amortization. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by adjusting certain items that can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events, thereby affecting comparability.

Management leverage ratio. Management leverage ratio is defined as KDP's total principal amounts of debt less cash and cash equivalents, divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Management believes that the Management leverage ratio is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's liquidity and assessing the Company's ability to meet its financial obligations.

Free cash flow. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property, plant and equipment, proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment, and certain items excluded for comparison to prior year periods. Management uses this measure to evaluate the company's performance and make resource allocation decisions.

Financial measures presented on a constant currency basis. Defined as certain financial statement captions and metrics adjusted for certain items affecting comparability, calculated on a constant currency basis by converting our current period local currency financial results using the prior period foreign currency exchange rates. Because our reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar, the value of financial measures presented in U.S. Dollar will be affected by changes in currency exchange rates. Therefore, we present certain financial measures on a constant currency basis for greater comparability.

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
	First Quarter
(in millions, except per share data)	2026		2025
Net sales	$             3,976		$             3,635
Cost of sales	1,878		1,650
Gross profit	2,098		1,985
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	1,342		1,192
Other operating income, net	—		(8)
Income from operations	756		801
Interest expense, net	281		148
Other expense (income), net	118		(7)
Income before provision for income taxes	357		660
Provision for income taxes	87		143
Net income	$                270		$                517
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$               0.20		$               0.38
Diluted	0.20		0.38
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	1,359.2		1,357.1
Diluted	1,363.7		1,362.2

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
	March 31,		December 31,
(in millions, except share and per share data)	2026		2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$                898		$             1,026
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	17,818		18
Trade accounts receivable, net	1,539		1,671
Inventories	1,829		1,733
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,048		818
Total current assets	23,132		5,266
Property, plant, and equipment, net	3,249		3,230
Equity method investments	1,703		1,660
Goodwill	20,210		20,247
Intangible assets, net	23,653		23,725
Deferred tax assets	17		36
Other non-current assets	1,176		1,295
Total assets	$           73,140		$           55,459
Liabilities, convertible preferred stock, and equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$             2,843		$             2,996
Accrued expenses	1,466		1,379
Structured payables	22		25
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term obligations	4,816		3,105
Other current liabilities	878		785
Total current liabilities	10,025		8,290
Long-term obligations	20,891		13,036
Deferred tax liabilities	5,467		5,526
Other non-current liabilities	3,157		3,091
Total liabilities	39,540		29,943
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 4,500,000 shares authorized, 4,500,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Liquidation preference of $4,500 million as of March 31, 2026	4,418		—
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025	—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,360,434,759 and 1,358,663,795 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively	14		14
Additional paid-in capital	19,783		19,778
Retained earnings	5,580		5,622
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(116)		102
Total stockholders' equity	25,261		25,516
Non-controlling interest	3,921		—
Total equity	29,182		25,516
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock, and equity	$           73,140		$           55,459

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
	First Quarter
(in millions)	2026		2025
Operating activities:
Net income	$                 270		$                 517
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense	114		106
Amortization of intangibles	37		34
Other amortization expense	34		23
Provision for sales returns	11		11
Deferred income taxes	4		(6)
Employee stock-based compensation expense	30		22
Amortization of deferred financing costs	98		3
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant, and equipment	10		(6)
Unrealized gain on foreign currency	(20)		—
Unrealized gain on derivatives	(64)		(62)
Settlements of interest rate contracts	70		—
Earnings of equity method investments	(16)		(10)
Earned equity from distribution arrangements	(8)		(10)
Other, net	(14)		(5)
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of business acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable	118		164
Inventories	(101)		(239)
Income taxes receivable and payable, net	43		(27)
Other current and non-current assets	(216)		(110)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(129)		(173)
Other current and non-current liabilities	10		(23)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities	(275)		(408)
Net cash provided by operating activities	281		209
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(116)		(120)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment	19		13
Purchases of intangibles	(2)		(14)
Other, net	1		64
Net cash used in investing activities	$                  (98)		$                  (57)

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
	First Quarter
(in millions)	2026		2025
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of Maple Notes	$               6,003		$                    —
Net (repayment) issuance of commercial paper	(21)		1,356
Proceeds from delayed draw term loan	3,626		—
Repayment of term loan	—		(990)
Net proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock	4,489		—
Net proceeds from sale of non-controlling interest	3,948		—
Proceeds from structured payables	3		8
Repayments of structured payables	(7)		(18)
Cash dividends paid	(312)		(312)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements	(25)		(23)
Payments on finance leases	(34)		(25)
Deferred financing charges paid	(28)		(3)
Other, net	(3)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	17,639		(7)
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents:
Net change from operating, investing, and financing activities	17,822		145
Effect of exchange rate changes	(150)		(2)
Beginning balance	1,044		608
Ending balance	$             18,716		$                 751

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
	First Quarter
(in millions)	2026		2025
Net Sales
U.S. Refreshment Beverages	$             2,599		$             2,323
U.S. Coffee	857		877
International	520		435
Total net sales	$             3,976		$             3,635
Income from Operations
U.S. Refreshment Beverages	$                721		$                654
U.S. Coffee	160		202
International	85		90
Unallocated corporate costs	(210)		(145)
Total income from operations	$                756		$                801

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
CERTAIN LINE ITEMS - CONSOLIDATED
(UNAUDITED)

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures that reflect the way management evaluates the business may provide investors with additional information regarding the Company's results, trends and ongoing performance on a comparable basis.

Specifically, investors should consider the following with respect to our financial results:

Adjusted: Defined as certain financial statement captions and metrics adjusted for certain items affecting comparability.

Items affecting comparability: Defined as certain items that are excluded for comparison to prior year periods, adjusted for the tax impact as applicable. Tax impact is determined based upon an approximate rate for each item. For each period, management adjusts for (i) the unrealized mark-to-market impact of derivative instruments not designated as hedges in accordance with U.S. GAAP that do not have an offsetting risk reflected within the financial results, as well as the unrealized mark-to-market impact of our Vita Coco investment prior to its sale in the first quarter of 2025; (ii) the amortization associated with definite-lived intangible assets; (iii) the amortization of the deferred financing costs associated with the DPS Merger; (iv) the amortization of the fair value adjustment of the senior unsecured notes obtained as a result of the DPS Merger; (v) stock compensation expense and the associated windfall tax benefit attributable to the matching awards made to employees who made an initial investment in KDP; (vi) transaction costs for significant business combinations (completed or abandoned), excluding costs related to the JDE Peet's acquisition; (vii) non-cash changes in deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill and intangible assets as a result of tax rate or apportionment changes; and (viii) other certain items that are excluded for comparison purposes to prior year periods.

For the first quarter of 2026, the other certain items excluded for comparison purposes include (i) productivity expenses; (ii) restructuring adjustments associated with the 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment; (iii) costs related to significant non-routine legal matters, including the antitrust litigation; (iv) restructuring expenses associated with the Network Optimization program; (v) integration expenses associated with the Dyla acquisition; (vi) the change in our mandatory redemption liability for GHOST; and (vii) acquisition, integration, and financing costs associated with the acquisition of JDE Peet's and subsequent spin of Global Coffee Co.

The acquisition, integration, and financing costs associated with the acquisition of JDE Peet's and subsequent spin of Global Coffee Co. includes costs to obtain proceeds to close the JDE Peet's acquisition and costs to manage the FX risk associated with the purchase price. In connection with the acquisition of JDE Peet's, we entered into financing arrangements and incurred deferred financing costs associated with these agreements. Further, we executed certain FX forward contracts to protect against negative foreign exchange movement against the Euro-denominated purchase price prior to the close of the acquisition of JDE Peet's.

For the first quarter of 2025, the other certain items excluded for comparison purposes include (i) productivity expenses; (ii) restructuring expenses associated with the 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment; (iii) costs related to significant non-routine legal matters, including the antitrust litigation; (iv) restructuring expenses associated with the Network Optimization program; (v) the impact of the step-up of acquired inventory associated with the GHOST acquisition; (vi) integration expenses associated with the GHOST acquisition; (vii) the change in our mandatory redemption liability for GHOST; and (viii) non-cash changes in deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill and other intangible assets as a result of tax rate or apportionment changes.

Constant currency adjusted: Defined as certain financial statement captions and metrics adjusted for certain items affecting comparability, calculated on a constant currency basis by converting our current period local currency financial results using the prior period foreign currency exchange rates.

For the first quarter of 2026 and 2025, the supplemental financial data set forth below includes reconciliations of adjusted and constant currency adjusted financial measures to the applicable financial measure presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the same period.

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
CERTAIN LINE ITEMS - CONSOLIDATED
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except %)	Gross profit		Gross margin		Income from operations		Operating margin
First Quarter of 2026
Reported	$            2,098		52.8 %		$           756		19.0 %
Items Affecting Comparability:
Productivity	1				14
Mark-to-market	(23)				(92)
Amortization of intangibles	—				37
Stock compensation	—				5
Non-routine legal matters	—				4
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment	—				1
Restructuring - Network Optimization	4				23
Acquisition, integration, and financing costs - Acquisition of JDE Peet's and Spin of Global Coffee Co.	6				88
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's	—				2
Adjusted	$            2,086		52.5 %		$           838		21.1 %
Impact of foreign currency			— %				0.1 %
Constant currency adjusted			52.5 %				21.2 %
First Quarter of 2025
Reported	$            1,985		54.6 %		$           801		22.0 %
Items Affecting Comparability:
Productivity	25				32
Mark-to-market	(39)				(43)
Amortization of intangibles	—				34
Stock compensation	—				2
Non-routine legal matters	—				3
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment	—				(1)
Restructuring - Network Optimization	1				2
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's	—				3
Inventory step-up	15				15
Transaction costs	—				(1)
Adjusted	$            1,987		54.7 %		$           847		23.3 %

Refer to pages A-10 and A-11 for reconciliations of reported net sales to constant currency net sales and adjusted income from operations to constant currency adjusted income from operations.

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
CERTAIN LINE ITEMS - CONSOLIDATED
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except % and per share data)	Interest expense, net		Other expense (income), net		Income before provision for income taxes		Provision for income taxes		Effective tax rate		Net income		Diluted earnings per share
First Quarter of 2026
Reported	$     281		$                 118		$                      357		$                 87		24.4 %		$     270		$             0.20
Items Affecting Comparability:
Productivity	—		—		14		3				11		0.01
Mark-to-market	(1)		—		(91)		(3)				(88)		(0.06)
Amortization of intangibles	—		—		37		7				30		0.02
Stock compensation	—		—		5		1				4		—
Amortization of fair value debt adjustment	(3)		—		3		1				2		—
Non-routine legal matters	—		—		4		1				3		—
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment	—		—		1		—				1		—
Restructuring - Network Optimization	—		—		23		4				19		0.01
Acquisition, integration, and financing costs - Acquisition of JDE Peet's and Spin of Global Coffee Co.	(99)		(111)		298		37				261		0.19
Change in mandatory redemption liability for GHOST	—		(24)		24		5				19		0.01
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's	—		—		2		—				2		—
Adjusted	$     178		$                  (17)		$                      677		$               143		21.1 %		$     534		$             0.39
Impact of foreign currency									(0.1) %
Constant currency adjusted									21.0 %

Diluted earnings per common share may not foot due to rounding.

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
CERTAIN LINE ITEMS - CONSOLIDATED
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except % and per share data)	Interest expense, net		Other expense (income), net		Income before provision for income taxes		Provision for income taxes		Effective tax rate		Net income		Diluted earnings per share
First Quarter of 2025
Reported	$     148		$                 (7)		$                     660		$              143		21.7 %		$     517		$             0.38
Items Affecting Comparability:
Productivity	—		—		32		6				26		0.02
Mark-to-market	23		(32)		(34)		(1)				(33)		(0.02)
Amortization of intangibles	—		—		34		6				28		0.02
Stock compensation	—		—		2		—				2		—
Amortization of fair value of debt adjustment	(4)		—		4		1				3		—
Non-routine legal matters	—		—		3		—				3		—
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment	—		—		(1)		—				(1)		—
Restructuring - Network Optimization	—		—		2		—				2		—
Change in mandatory redemption liability for GHOST	—		(11)		11		2				9		0.01
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's	—		—		3		1				2		—
Inventory step-up	—		—		15		2				13		0.01
Transaction costs	—		—		(1)		—				(1)		—
Change in deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill and other intangible assets	—		—		—		2				(2)		—
Adjusted	$     167		$               (50)		$                     730		$              162		22.2 %		$     568		$             0.42
Change - adjusted	6.6 %										(6.0) %		(7.1) %
Impact of foreign currency	0.6 %										(0.9) %		— %
Change - Constant currency adjusted	7.2 %										(6.9) %		(7.1) %

Diluted earnings per common share may not foot due to rounding.

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS - CONSOLIDATED AND SEGMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except %)	U.S. Refreshment Beverages		U.S. Coffee		International		Unallocated corporate costs		Total
First Quarter of 2026
Reported - Income from Operations	$                    721		$                   160		$                      85		$                  (210)		$                   756
Items Affecting Comparability:
Productivity	—		1		—		13		14
Mark-to-market	—		—		—		(92)		(92)
Amortization of intangibles	12		23		2		—		37
Stock compensation	—		—		—		5		5
Non-routine legal matters	—		—		—		4		4
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment	—		—		—		1		1
Restructuring - Network Optimization	7		15		—		1		23
Acquisition, integration, and financing costs - Acquisition of JDE Peet's and Spin of Global Coffee Co.	—		—		—		88		88
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's	2		—		—		—		2
Adjusted - Income from Operations	$                    742		$                   199		$                      87		$                  (190)		$                   838
First Quarter of 2025
Reported - Income from Operations	$                    654		$                   202		$                      90		$                  (145)		$                   801
Items Affecting Comparability:
Productivity	—		25		—		7		32
Mark-to-market	—		—		—		(43)		(43)
Amortization of intangibles	7		24		3		—		34
Stock compensation	—		—		—		2		2
Non-routine legal matters	—		—		—		3		3
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment	—		—		—		(1)		(1)
Restructuring - Network Optimization	—		2		—		—		2
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's	—		—		—		3		3
Inventory step-up	15		—		—		—		15
Transaction costs	—		—		—		(1)		(1)
Adjusted - Income from Operations	$                    676		$                   253		$                      93		$                  (175)		$                   847
Change - adjusted	9.8 %		(21.3) %		(6.5) %		8.6 %		(1.1) %
Impact of foreign currency	— %		— %		(8.6) %		(0.6) %		(0.8) %
Change - constant currency adjusted	9.8 %		(21.3) %		(15.1) %		8.0 %		(1.9) %

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
CHANGE IN NET SALES AND OPERATING MARGIN - CONSOLIDATED AND SEGMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
		Reported		Impact of Foreign Currency		Constant Currency
First Quarter of 2026
Change in net sales
U.S. Refreshment Beverages		11.9 %		— %		11.9 %
U.S. Coffee		(2.3)		—		(2.3)
International		19.5		(11.0)		8.5
Total change in net sales		9.4		(1.3)		8.1

 

	Reported		Items Affecting Comparability		Adjusted		Impact of Foreign Currency		Constant Currency Adjusted
First Quarter of 2026
Operating margin
U.S. Refreshment Beverages	27.7 %		0.8 %		28.5 %		— %		28.5 %
U.S. Coffee	18.7		4.5		23.2		—		23.2
International	16.3		0.4		16.7		—		16.7
Total operating margin	19.0		2.1		21.1		0.1		21.2

 

		Reported		Items Affecting Comparability		Adjusted
First Quarter of 2025
Operating margin
U.S. Refreshment Beverages		28.2 %		0.9 %		29.1 %
U.S. Coffee		23.0		5.8		28.8
International		20.7		0.7		21.4
Total operating margin		22.0		1.3		23.3

 

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
ADJUSTED EBITDA AND MANAGEMENT LEVERAGE RATIO
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except for ratio)	Last Twelve Months
Net income	$                  1,832
Interest expense, net	887
Provision for income taxes	552
Depreciation expense	463
Other amortization	171
Amortization of intangibles	141
EBITDA	4,046
Items affecting comparability:
Productivity	140
Mark-to-market	(120)
Stock compensation	16
Non-routine legal matters	22
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment	3
Restructuring - Network Optimization	74
Impairment of intangible assets	78
Acquisition, integration, and financing costs - Acquisition of JDE Peet's and Spin of Global Coffee Co.	319
Change in mandatory redemption liability for GHOST	227
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's	39
Inventory step-up	2
Transaction costs, excluding JDE Peet's	5
Adjusted EBITDA	$                  4,851
	March 31,
	2026
Principal amounts of:
Commercial paper notes	$                  2,189
Senior unsecured notes	20,067
Delayed draw term loan	3,626
Total principal amounts	25,882
Less:
Cash and cash equivalents	898
Certain restricted cash and cash equivalents(1)	17,800
Total principal amounts less cash and cash equivalents	$                  7,184
March 31, 2026 Management Leverage Ratio	1.5

(1)	Reflects cash legally segregated to be utilized for the completion of the JDE Peet's Acquisition, which occurred on April 1, 2026.

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
ADJUSTED EBITDA - LAST TWELVE MONTHS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)	Second Quarter of 2025		Third Quarter of 2025		Fourth Quarter of 2025		First Quarter of 2026		Last Twelve Months
Net income	$               547		$               662		$               353		$               270		$            1,832
Interest expense, net	180		188		238		281		887
Provision for income taxes	171		190		104		87		552
Depreciation expense	111		119		119		114		463
Other amortization	40		54		43		34		171
Amortization of intangibles	34		33		37		37		141
EBITDA	$            1,083		$            1,246		$               894		$               823		$            4,046
Items affecting comparability:
Productivity	$                 40		$                 31		$                 56		$                 13		$               140
Mark-to-market	(6)		(40)		18		(92)		(120)
Stock compensation	4		4		3		5		16
Non-routine legal matters	5		9		4		4		22
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment	1		—		1		1		3
Restructuring - Network Optimization	10		26		15		23		74
Impairment of intangible assets	—		—		78		—		78
Acquisition, integration, and financing costs - Acquisition of JDE Peet's and Spin of Global Coffee Co.	—		(15)		135		199		319
Change in mandatory redemption liability for GHOST	29		20		154		24		227
Integration of acquisitions, excluding JDE Peet's	28		4		5		2		39
Inventory step-up	2		—		—		—		2
Transaction costs, excluding JDE Peet's	5		—		—		—		5
Adjusted EBITDA	$            1,201		$            1,285		$            1,363		$            1,002		$            4,851

 

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INFORMATION
FREE CASH FLOW
(UNAUDITED)

Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property, plant, and equipment, proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment, and certain items excluded for comparison to prior year periods. For the first quarter of 2026 and 2025, there were no certain items excluded for comparison to prior year periods.

		First Quarter
(in millions)		2026		2025
Net cash provided by operating activities		$               281		$               209
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(116)		(120)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment		19		13
Free Cash Flow		$               184		$               102

 

 

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FAQ

What were Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Q1 2026 sales and EPS results?

KDP reported Q1 2026 net sales of $4.0 billion and Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.39. According to the company, GAAP diluted EPS was $0.20, and adjusted results exclude items affecting comparability.

When did Keurig Dr Pepper complete the JDE Peet's acquisition (KDP)?

KDP completed the JDE Peet's acquisition on April 1, 2026. According to the company, the deal is intended to expand global coffee scale and contributes incrementally to 2026 guidance.

What is KDP's 2026 net sales and EPS guidance after the JDE Peet's deal?

KDP expects 2026 net sales of $25.9–$26.4 billion and low-double-digit Adjusted EPS growth (constant currency). According to the company, guidance includes 4–6% legacy growth plus incremental contribution from JDE Peet's.

How did KDP's U.S. Refreshment Beverages and U.S. Coffee segments perform in Q1 2026?

U.S. Refreshment Beverages net sales rose 11.9% to $2.6 billion; U.S. Coffee net sales fell 2.3% to $857 million. According to the company, price realization and volume trends diverged across segments.

What drove KDP's adjusted operating income decline in Q1 2026?

Adjusted operating income declined mainly due to inflationary pressures and higher SG&A, including increased marketing. According to the company, net sales growth and productivity savings partially offset those headwinds.

What were KDP's cash flow figures for Q1 2026 and are they concerning?

KDP reported operating cash flow of $281 million and free cash flow of $184 million in Q1. According to the company, these figures reflect seasonality and first-quarter timing, with full-year cash expectations tied to 2026 execution.