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Compared to Estimates, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

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For the quarter ended March 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc (KDP - Free Report) reported revenue of $3.98 billion, up 9.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.39, compared to $0.42 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.83 billion, representing a surprise of +3.73%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +5.98%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.37.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Keurig Dr Pepper performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Net Sales- U.S. Coffee: $857 million compared to the $867.16 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -2.3% year over year.
  • Net Sales- International: $520 million versus $502.35 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +19.5% change.
  • Net Sales- U.S. Refreshment Beverages: $2.6 billion compared to the $2.49 billion average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.9% year over year.

View all Key Company Metrics for Keurig Dr Pepper here>>>

Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper have returned +0.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

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