Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (KDP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, a move that underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. This dividend will be payable to shareholders of record on January 1, 2026, with a payment date set for January 15, 2026.
Investors must own shares before the ex-dividend date of January 1, 2026, to qualify for this payment. Shares purchased on or after this date will not be entitled to the dividend. With a current dividend yield of 3.17%, the payout reflects the annual dividend income relative to the stock price.
Keurig Dr Pepper, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, operates in the beverage industry and employs approximately 29,400 full-time workers. The company has a diverse portfolio of brands, including Keurig, Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, and Snapple. Its U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment manufactures and distributes liquid refreshment beverages, while the U.S. Coffee segment focuses on single-serve brewers and specialty coffee products.
The announcement highlights Keurig Dr Pepper's ongoing pattern of regular dividend payments, which can be attractive to income-focused investors. As of December 11, 2025, the company boasts a market capitalization of $40.1 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.36. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for April 22, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $0.43 and revenue estimate of $3.9 billion, and July 22, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $0.54 and revenue estimate of $4.4 billion.
Such decisions reflect the company's strategy in managing cash flow and capital allocation, providing insight into its financial health and sustainability of dividend payments.