Keurig Dr Pepper Moves to Acquire JDE Peet's While Planning Company Split and Sustaining Dividend

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) is one of the 13 Best Fortune 500 Dividend Stocks to Invest In.

The company announces the acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its intention to separate into two independent companies after closing the acquisition.

The Q2 2025 earnings results reported on July 24, 2025, indicated that the company had met analyst consensus estimates with an Adjusted EPS of $0.49. It also slightly surpassed revenue expectations with its Q2 revenue of $4.16 billion. The 6.1% year-over-year increase in net sales was largely attributed to the notable performance in the U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment and international growth.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) further announced on August 25, 2025, that it has agreed to acquire JDE Peet’s. The acquisition, valued at approximately €15.7 billion, anticipates a closure in the first half of 2026. Following the completion of the acquisition, the company plans to separate into two independent U.S.-listed companies: Beverage Co. and Global Coffee Co.

Though the news has garnered mixed analyst opinion, the company still attracts investors in the beverage industry through its modest dividend yield of 3.41%.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, formed in 2018. The company maintains dual headquarters in Massachusetts and Texas and maintains significant market share through its wide portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed, and partner brands, including Keurig Dr Pepper and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.

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