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10. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 43

Dividend Yield as of June 25: 2.83%

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America. The company has a portfolio of more than 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) announced an important leadership update on June 23, as the company plans to split its vast portfolio into two new US-listed companies – Beverage Co. and Global Coffee Co. It was revealed that Rafa Oliveira, head of KDP’s Coffee Operating Unit, has informed the beverage giant of his intention to depart the business at the end of July 2026. Mr. Oliveira will join Heineken as its new CEO starting 1 October, while KDP has opened a search process to find his replacement.

At the same time, Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) reaffirmed its guidance for net sales in the range of $25.9 billion to $26.4 billion for full-year 2026, in addition to targeting a low double-digit EPS growth in constant currency.

Tim Cofer, CEO of Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP), stated:

“Our business has strong momentum, and we remain focused on executing our 2026 priorities: delivering our full year guidance, successfully integrating JDE Peet’s and achieving separation milestones. We have highly capable and experienced leadership teams for our Beverage Operating Unit, Coffee Operating Unit and Transformation Management Office, and I will work closely with each group to deliver on our commitments while standing up two advantaged companies.”

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