Keurig Dr Pepper Maintains 2026 Growth Targets Following Q1 Results

Apr 23, 2026 12:44 UTC

KDP

Medium term

Keurig Dr Pepper has reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial outlook, projecting steady sales growth and double-digit earnings increases. The company's shares saw a modest uptick in pre-market trading following the announcement.

Reaffirmed FY2026 net sales guidance of $25.9B - $26.4B
Targeting 4-6% constant currency net sales growth
Projecting low-double-digit constant currency adjusted earnings growth
Pre-market stock price increase of 2.86% to $27.30

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. (KDP) has confirmed its financial guidance for the 2026 fiscal year during its first-quarter earnings report on Thursday. The reaffirmation signals management's confidence in the company's current trajectory and operational stability. The beverage giant continues to target a growth strategy focused on constant currency adjustments, aiming for a low-double-digit increase in adjusted earnings. This consistency comes as the company maintains its position within the competitive North American beverage landscape. Regarding specific financial targets, KDP expects full-year net sales to land between $25.9 billion and $26.4 billion. This projection aligns with a targeted constant currency net sales growth rate of 4% to 6%. Investors reacted positively to the reaffirmed outlook, with KDP shares trading at $27.30 in pre-market activity. This represents an increase of $0.76, or approximately 2.86%, as the market absorbs the company's steady growth projections.