Keurig Dr Pepper's $220M Trading Volume Ranks 431st as Dividend Yield Hits 2.6% Amid Institutional Buys

On August 18, 2025, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) traded with a volume of $0.22 billion, ranking 431st in the market, while its shares fell 0.37%. Institutional investors including Brandywine Global and Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. increased holdings in the first quarter, with the latter boosting its stake by 121%. Analysts adjusted their outlooks, with JPMorgan lowering its price target to $38 while maintaining an "overweight" rating, and Hsbc upgrading to "strong-buy". The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, yielding 2.6% annually despite an 82.14% payout ratio.

Institutional ownership expanded further as Continuum Advisory LLC, LRI Investments LLC, and Riverview Trust Co all raised stakes in Q1. Insider activity included Director De Ven Michael G. Van purchasing 15,000 shares at $33.20 apiece, while Robert Gamgort sold 208,000 shares at $32.90, reducing his ownership by 8.32%. The firm reported Q2 earnings of $0.49 per share, aligning with expectations, and revenue of $4.16 billion, a 6.1% year-over-year increase. Analysts project 2025 EPS at $1.92, with a consensus target price of $39.77.

A backtested strategy of purchasing top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 generated a total profit of $10,720, reflecting moderate returns amid market fluctuations. The firm’s 93.99% institutional ownership and 0.40% insider stake highlight its concentrated shareholder base.