We recently published a list of 10 Stocks With At Least $30 Million In Insider Sales Recently. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) stands against other stocks with at least $30 million in insider sales recently.
Last week, stocks declined in part due to President Donald Trump’s statements on tariffs. This week, the turbulent ride on the stock market continues as stocks react to the President’s comments on a potential recession.
In an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo” that aired Sunday, Trump discussed the U.S. economy, stating it is “a period of transition,” and did not rule out a possible recession, according to CNN Business. When directly asked if he was expecting one, the President responded, “I hate to predict things like that. There is a period of transition because what we’re doing is very big.”
The very big U.S. indexes reacted to the news, with blue-chip companies dropping by 1%, and the broader market index losing 2%. The NASDAQ, which already entered correction last week, fell another 3% today. Tech stocks were leading the sell-off.
As the market adapts to new political and economic developments, some analysts remain optimistic, with faith in the future adoption of AI technology. During these market fluctuations, insider trading often attracts attention, as executives have valuable insights into their company’s future. For instance, when a CEO or CFO buys company stock, it can signal confidence in the company’s prospects.
On the other hand, selling shares may indicate a lack of confidence, though it’s not always the case. Insiders may sell for reasons like portfolio rebalancing or personal financial needs, and many follow pre-arranged trading plans (10b5-1 plans).
While insider buying or selling can offer useful clues, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, industry trends, and market conditions. Research is key to making informed investment decisions.
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that have seen insider sales of at least $30 million since the start of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least one insider sale reached $30 million or more. While the total value of insider sales for these stocks could be higher, we specifically selected the stocks with the single largest insider sale above $30 million. From this group, we highlighted the 10 stocks with the highest individual insider sales.
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For each stock, we provide details on the highest individual sale, the number of insider sales exceeding $30 million year-to-date, and the company’s current market capitalization.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP)
Highest Individual Sale: $2,740,967,500.00
Number of Sales Above $30 million: 1
Market Capitalization: $45.23 billion
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) was formerly known as Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Keurig Green Mountain. Established in 2018 through the merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, the company offers over 125 hot and cold beverages. It is home to the #1 single-serve coffee system in the U.S. (Keurig) and has propelled Dr. Pepper to become the second-largest soft drink brand in the country, surpassing Pepsi by the end of 2023. Keurig Dr Pepper is also one of the 10 stocks insiders spent the most money on recently and one of the 7 best sugar stocks to buy according to analysts.
Recently, Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) unveiled its new 2025 flavor lineup in the U.S., featuring well-known brands such as Dr. Pepper, 7UP, A&W, and Snapple. This release follows the success of Dr. Pepper Creamy Coconut, the company’s most popular limited-time-offering carbonated soft drink (CSD) to date, as well as the introduction of Canada Dry Fruit Splash Cherry, which topped the charts as the most successful new CSD flavor innovation of 2024.
On February 26, one insider sold $2.74 billion worth of shares at a price of $32.65 per share. Currently, the stock is trading at $33.34 per share, having gained 3.80% since the beginning of the year. Over the last 12 months, the stock returned 13.79% to its investors.
In 2024, Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) had net sales of $15.35 billion, compared to $14.81 billion in 2023. Gross profit amounted to $8.53 billion, which compares to a gross profit of $8.08 billion in the prior year. Net income was $1.44 billion or $1.06 per share, compared to a net income of $2.18 billion or $1.56 per share.
“We strengthened our free cash flow generation, which funded dynamic capital allocation activities,” said the company’s CEO, Tim Cofer, during the company’s earnings call. “These included $1.1 billion of share buybacks, our fourth consecutive annual dividend increase, and over $1 billion of strategic investments that will enhance our ability to deliver consistent, profitable growth in the future. Our strategy and the five pillars underpinning it represent our North Star. In 2025, we will set a high bar for operational excellence, while further advancing each of these pillars as we become an ever stronger and more advantaged beverage company. To summarize our full-year 2024 financial performance, we delivered results consistent with our long-term algorithm, with constant currency net sales growing approximately 4% and EPS growing 8%.”
Thirteen analysts have an average “Buy” rating on Keurig Dr Pepper stock with a 12-month stock price target of $38.23 per share. The average price target suggests a 14.67% upside from the latest price.
Overall, KDP ranks 1st on our list of stocks with at least $30 million in insider sales recently. While we acknowledge the potential of KDP, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than KDP but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.