KDP Trading Volume Surges 39% to 323rd in Market Activity as Institutional Buyers Pile In

On August 11, 2025, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) rose 0.58% with a trading volume of $0.32 billion, a 39.16% increase from the prior day, ranking 323rd in market activity. Institutional investors bolstered their stakes, including Citigroup Inc., which increased holdings by 107.6% to 1.97 million shares, valued at $67.3 million. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT also entered a new position, acquiring 23,571 shares worth $807,000. Swiss National Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management further expanded their holdings by 5.5% and 17.9%, respectively.

Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $39.77. HSBC upgraded KDP to "Strong-Buy" from "Hold," while Barclays raised its target to $39.00 with an "Overweight" rating. The company’s Q2 earnings matched expectations at $0.49 per share, with revenue rising 6.1% year-over-year to $4.16 billion. A quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share was declared, yielding 2.7% annually.

Insider transactions included Director Robert James Gamgort selling 208,000 shares for $6.84 million, reducing his stake by 8.32%. Institutional ownership remains robust at 93.99%, reflecting confidence in the stock’s stability. The firm’s financial metrics include a 30.73 P/E ratio, 0.45 beta, and a 6.1% year-over-year revenue growth, aligning with its market position in beverages and single-serve systems.

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