Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
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| | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions, except per share data) | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Net sales | $ | 4,306 | | | $ | 3,891 | | | $ | 12,104 | | | $ | 11,281 | |
| Cost of sales | 1,966 | | | 1,751 | | | 5,524 | | | 5,029 | |
| Gross profit | 2,340 | | | 2,140 | | | 6,580 | | | 6,252 | |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 1,344 | | | 1,245 | | | 3,892 | | | 3,716 | |
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| Other operating expense (income), net | 1 | | | (7) | | | (6) | | | 8 | |
| Income from operations | 995 | | | 902 | | | 2,694 | | | 2,528 | |
| Interest expense, net | 188 | | | 106 | | | 516 | | | 488 | |
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| Other income, net | (45) | | | (6) | | | (52) | | | (28) | |
| Income before provision for income taxes | 852 | | | 802 | | | 2,230 | | | 2,068 | |
| Provision for income taxes | 190 | | | 186 | | | 504 | | | 483 | |
| Net income | $ | 662 | | | $ | 616 | | | $ | 1,726 | | | $ | 1,585 | |
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| Earnings per common share: | | | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 0.49 | | | $ | 0.45 | | | $ | 1.27 | | | $ | 1.16 | |
| Diluted | 0.49 | | | 0.45 | | | 1.27 | | | 1.16 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | | | | | | | |
| Basic | 1,358.5 | | | 1,356.2 | | | 1,358.0 | | | 1,364.2 | |
| Diluted | 1,362.9 | | | 1,361.9 | | | 1,362.7 | | | 1,370.4 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
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| | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Net income | $ | 662 | | | $ | 616 | | | $ | 1,726 | | | $ | 1,585 | |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (30) | | | (69) | | | 302 | | | (326) | |
Net change in pension and post-retirement liability, net of tax of $0, $0, $0, and $0, respectively | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | |
Net change in cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(1), $2, $5, and $3, respectively | (5) | | | 6 | | | (51) | | | 25 | |
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (34) | | | (63) | | | 252 | | | (301) | |
| Comprehensive income | $ | 628 | | | $ | 553 | | | $ | 1,978 | | | $ | 1,284 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (in millions, except share and per share data) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Assets |
| Current assets: | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 516 | | | $ | 510 | |
| Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents | 53 | | | 80 | |
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 1,497 | | | 1,502 | |
| Inventories | 1,840 | | | 1,299 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 795 | | | 606 | |
| Total current assets | 4,701 | | | 3,997 | |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | 3,039 | | | 2,964 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 1,617 | | | 1,543 | |
| Goodwill | 20,198 | | | 20,053 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 23,786 | | | 23,634 | |
| Other non-current assets | 1,228 | | | 1,200 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 36 | | | 39 | |
| Total assets | $ | 54,605 | | | $ | 53,430 | |
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity |
| Current liabilities: | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ | 2,993 | | | $ | 2,985 | |
| Accrued expenses | 1,396 | | | 1,584 | |
| Structured payables | 30 | | | 41 | |
| Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term obligations | 2,285 | | | 2,642 | |
| Other current liabilities | 823 | | | 835 | |
| Total current liabilities | 7,527 | | | 8,087 | |
| Long-term obligations | 13,531 | | | 12,912 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 5,433 | | | 5,435 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 2,790 | | | 2,753 | |
| Total liabilities | 29,281 | | | 29,187 | |
| Commitments and contingencies | | | |
| Stockholders' equity: | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | — | | | — | |
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,358,556,914 and 1,356,664,609 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 14 | | | 14 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 19,753 | | | 19,712 | |
| Retained earnings | 5,581 | | | 4,793 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (24) | | | (276) | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 25,324 | | | 24,243 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 54,605 | | | $ | 53,430 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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| First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | | |
| Operating activities: | | | | | |
| Net income | $ | 1,726 | | | $ | 1,585 | | | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
| Depreciation expense | 336 | | | 310 | | | |
| Amortization of intangibles | 101 | | | 100 | | | |
| Other amortization expense | 117 | | | 140 | | | |
| Provision for sales returns | 42 | | | 50 | | | |
| Deferred income taxes | (39) | | | 21 | | | |
| Employee stock-based compensation expense | 70 | | | 76 | | | |
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| (Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment | (3) | | | 19 | | | |
| Unrealized loss on foreign currency | 7 | | | 14 | | | |
| Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives | (127) | | | 23 | | | |
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| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (62) | | | (22) | | | |
| Earned equity from distribution arrangements | (21) | | | (64) | | | |
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| Other, net | 3 | | | 9 | | | |
| Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of business acquisitions: | | | | | |
| Trade accounts receivable | (16) | | | (148) | | | |
| Inventories | (518) | | | (220) | | | |
| Income taxes receivable and payable, net | (27) | | | (7) | | | |
| Other current and non-current assets | (183) | | | (204) | | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (140) | | | (275) | | | |
| Other current and non-current liabilities | 13 | | | (37) | | | |
| Net change in operating assets and liabilities | (871) | | | (891) | | | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,279 | | | 1,370 | | | |
| Investing activities: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | (114) | | | (85) | | | |
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| Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (338) | | | (398) | | | |
| Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment | 14 | | | 1 | | | |
| Purchases of intangibles | (16) | | | (49) | | | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | (1) | | | (7) | | | |
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| Other, net | 65 | | | — | | | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (390) | | | $ | (538) | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | | |
| Financing activities: | | | | | |
| Proceeds from issuance of Notes | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 3,000 | | | |
| Repayments of Notes | (529) | | | (1,150) | | | |
| Net repayment of commercial paper | (225) | | | (153) | | | |
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| Repayment of term loan | (990) | | | — | | | |
| Proceeds from structured payables | 23 | | | 39 | | | |
| Repayments of structured payables | (34) | | | (89) | | | |
| Cash dividends paid | (937) | | | (883) | | | |
| Repurchases of common stock, inclusive of excise tax obligation | (9) | | | (1,105) | | | |
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| Tax withholdings related to net share settlements | (29) | | | (58) | | | |
| Payments on finance leases | (96) | | | (83) | | | |
| Deferred financing charges paid | (103) | | | (16) | | | |
| Other, net | (5) | | | (6) | | | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (934) | | | (504) | | | |
| Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents: | | | | | |
| Net change from operating, investing, and financing activities | (45) | | | 328 | | | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes | 6 | | | (35) | | | |
| Beginning balance | 608 | | | 267 | | | |
| Ending balance | $ | 569 | | | $ | 560 | | | |
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| Supplemental cash flow disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | |
| Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 151 | | | $ | 164 | | | |
| Earned equity from distribution arrangements | 21 | | | 64 | | | |
| Equity received in exchange for modification of related party contract | — | | | 19 | | | |
| Acquisitions of businesses | — | | | 18 | | | |
| Dividends declared but not yet paid | 313 | | | 311 | | | |
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| Accrued excise tax on net share repurchases | — | | | 14 | | | |
| Supplemental cash flow disclosures: | | | | | |
| Cash paid for interest | 377 | | | 308 | | | |
| Cash paid for income taxes | 322 | | | 246 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
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| | Common Stock Issued | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | | Total Stockholders' Equity |
| (in millions, except per share data) | Shares | | Amount | | | | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 1,356.7 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 19,712 | | | $ | 4,793 | | | $ | (276) | | | $ | 24,243 | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 517 | | | — | | | 517 | |
| Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Dividends declared, $0.23 per share | — | | | — | | | — | | | (313) | | | — | | | (313) | |
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| Shares issued under employee stock-based compensation plans and other | 1.5 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Tax withholdings related to net share settlements | — | | | — | | | (23) | | | — | | | — | | | (23) | |
| Stock-based compensation and stock options exercised | — | | | — | | | 22 | | | — | | | — | | | 22 | |
Balance as of March 31, 2025 | 1,358.2 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 19,711 | | | $ | 4,997 | | | $ | (275) | | | $ | 24,447 | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 547 | | | — | | | 547 | |
| Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 285 | | | 285 | |
Dividends declared, $0.23 per share | — | | | — | | | — | | | (312) | | | — | | | (312) | |
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| Shares issued under employee stock-based compensation plans and other | 0.2 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Tax withholdings related to net share settlements | — | | | — | | | (5) | | | — | | | — | | | (5) | |
| Stock-based compensation and stock options exercised | — | | | — | | | 23 | | | — | | | — | | | 23 | |
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 1,358.4 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 19,729 | | | $ | 5,232 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 24,985 | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 662 | | | — | | | 662 | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (34) | | | (34) | |
Dividends declared, $0.23 per share | — | | | — | | | — | | | (313) | | | — | | | (313) | |
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| Shares issued under employee stock-based compensation plans and other | 0.2 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Tax withholdings related to net share settlements | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | |
| Stock-based compensation and stock options exercised | — | | | — | | | 25 | | | — | | | — | | | 25 | |
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Balance as of September 30, 2025 | 1,358.6 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 19,753 | | | $ | 5,581 | | | $ | (24) | | | $ | 25,324 | |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
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| | Common Stock Issued | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | | Total Stockholders' Equity | | | | |
| (in millions, except per share data) | Shares | | Amount | | | | | | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 1,390.4 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 20,788 | | | $ | 4,559 | | | $ | 315 | | | $ | 25,676 | | | | | |
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| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 454 | | | — | | | 454 | | | | | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (58) | | | (58) | | | | | |
Dividends declared, $0.215 per share | — | | | — | | | — | | | (292) | | | — | | | (292) | | | | | |
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| Repurchases of common stock, inclusive of excise tax obligation | (38.0) | | | — | | | (1,114) | | | — | | | — | | | (1,114) | | | | | |
| Shares issued under employee stock-based compensation plans and other | 3.2 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | |
| Tax withholdings related to net share settlements | — | | | — | | | (41) | | | — | | | — | | | (41) | | | | | |
| Stock-based compensation and stock options exercised | — | | | — | | | 28 | | | — | | | — | | | 28 | | | | | |
Balance as of March 31, 2024 | 1,355.6 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 19,661 | | | $ | 4,721 | | | $ | 257 | | | $ | 24,653 | | | | | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 515 | | | — | | | 515 | | | | | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (180) | | | (180) | | | | | |
Dividends declared, $0.215 per share | — | | | — | | | — | | | (292) | | | — | | | (292) | | | | | |
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| Shares issued under employee stock-based compensation plans and other | 0.2 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | |
| Tax withholdings related to net share settlements | — | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | (2) | | | | | |
| Stock-based compensation and stock options exercised | — | | | — | | | 24 | | | — | | | — | | | 24 | | | | | |
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 1,355.8 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 19,683 | | | $ | 4,944 | | | $ | 77 | | | $ | 24,718 | | | | | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 616 | | | — | | | 616 | | | | | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (63) | | | (63) | | | | | |
Dividends declared, $0.23 per share | — | | | — | | | — | | | (311) | | | — | | | (311) | | | | | |
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| Shares issued under employee stock-based compensation plans and other | 0.6 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | |
| Tax withholdings related to net share settlements | — | | | — | | | (15) | | | — | | | — | | | (15) | | | | | |
| Stock-based compensation and stock options exercised | — | | | — | | | 24 | | | — | | | — | | | 24 | | | | | |
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Balance as of September 30, 2024 | 1,356.4 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 19,692 | | | $ | 5,249 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 24,969 | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. General
ORGANIZATION
References in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to "KDP", "we", "us", and "our", refer to Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and all wholly-owned subsidiaries included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Definitions of terms used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are included within the Master Glossary.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refers to some of our owned or licensed trademarks, trade names, and service marks, which are referred to as our brands. All of the product names included herein are either KDP registered trademarks or those of our licensors.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting principally of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report.
References to the "third quarter" indicate the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The process of preparing our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts. These estimates and judgments are based on historical experience, future expectations, and other factors and assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates and judgments are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are revised when necessary. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period of change. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
We have reclassified certain current and prior period amounts within the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. The objective of ASU 2025-06 is to modernize the guidance to reflect changes in the software development environment over time. ASU 2025-06 is effective for public companies starting in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. We are currently evaluating ASU 2025-06 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements.
2. Acquisitions
JDE PEET'S ACQUISITION
On August 24, 2025, we entered into the JDE Peet's Acquisition Agreement, pursuant to which KDP will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the issued ordinary shares, excluding ordinary shares in treasury, of JDE Peet's for a cash offer price of €31.85 per share, without interest. JDE Peet's is a global coffee and tea company, serving more than 100 markets, with a portfolio of leading brands including Jacobs, L'OR, and Peet's. The JDE Peet's Acquisition is expected to occur in the first six months of 2026 and is subject to certain regulatory approvals, as well as the acceptance of the offer by the shareholders of JDE Peet's.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
In connection with the JDE Peet's Acquisition, we entered into the Bridge Credit Agreement, which provides for a 364-day senior unsecured bridge loan facility in an aggregate amount not to exceed €16.2 billion. Refer to Note 3 for additional information.
DYLA ACQUISITION
On June 2, 2025, we completed the acquisition of Dyla for aggregate consideration of $98 million. Dyla is a leading player in powdered drink mixes and liquid water enhancers. Prior to the acquisition, we held direct and indirect ownership interests in Dyla and accounted for the investment as an equity method investment. In order to complete the acquisition of Dyla, net of our previous ownership interest, we paid $69 million in cash, and approximately $3 million of cash was held back and placed in escrow, which was released in the third quarter of 2025.
Our allocation of consideration exchanged to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on estimated fair values as of June 2, 2025, and the consideration was primarily allocated to intangible assets and goodwill. In the third quarter of 2025, we finalized our allocation of consideration exchanged in the Dyla acquisition, with no significant measurement period adjustments recorded.
GHOST TRANSACTIONS
In the first quarter of 2025, we finalized our allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the GHOST Transactions based on estimated fair values as of December 31, 2024, with no significant measurement period adjustments recorded.
KALIL ACQUISITION
In the third quarter of 2025, we finalized our allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Kalil Acquisition based on estimated fair values as of August 9, 2024, with no significant measurement period adjustments recorded.
3. Long-term Obligations and Borrowing Arrangements
The following table summarizes our long-term obligations:
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| (in millions) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
Notes | $ | 14,425 | | | $ | 12,948 | |
| Term loan | — | | | 990 | |
| Less: current portion of long-term obligations | (894) | | | (1,026) | |
| Long-term obligations | $ | 13,531 | | | $ | 12,912 | |
The following table summarizes our short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term obligations:
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| (in millions) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Commercial paper notes | $ | 1,391 | | | $ | 1,616 | |
| Current portion of long-term obligations: | | | |
Notes | 894 | | | 1,026 | |
| Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term obligations | $ | 2,285 | | | $ | 2,642 | |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES
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| (in millions, except %) | Maturity Date | | Rate | | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| 2025 Merger Notes | May 25, 2025 | | 4.417% | | $ | — | | | $ | 529 | |
| 2025 Notes | November 15, 2025 | | 3.400% | | 500 | | | 500 | |
| 2026 Notes | September 15, 2026 | | 2.550% | | 400 | | | 400 | |
| 2026-B Notes | November 15, 2026 | | Floating(2) | | 500 | | | — | |
| 2027-B Notes | March 15, 2027 | | Floating(2) | | 350 | | | 350 | |
| 2027-C Notes | March 15, 2027 | | 5.100% | | 750 | | | 750 | |
| 2027 Notes | June 15, 2027 | | 3.430% | | 500 | | | 500 | |
| 2028 Notes | May 15, 2028 | | 4.350% | | 500 | | | — | |
| 2028 Merger Notes | May 25, 2028 | | 4.597% | | 1,112 | | | 1,112 | |
| 2029-B Notes | March 15, 2029 | | 5.050% | | 750 | | | 750 | |
| 2029 Notes | April 15, 2029 | | 3.950% | | 1,000 | | | 1,000 | |
| 2030 Notes | May 1, 2030 | | 3.200% | | 750 | | | 750 | |
| 2030-B Notes | May 15, 2030 | | 4.600% | | 500 | | | — | |
| 2031 Notes | March 15, 2031 | | 2.250% | | 500 | | | 500 | |
| 2031-B Notes | March 15, 2031 | | 5.200% | | 500 | | | 500 | |
| 2032 Notes | April 15, 2032 | | 4.050% | | 850 | | | 850 | |
| 2034 Notes | March 15, 2034 | | 5.300% | | 650 | | | 650 | |
| 2035 Notes | May 15, 2035 | | 5.150% | | 500 | | | — | |
| 2038 Merger Notes | May 25, 2038 | | 4.985% | | 211 | | | 211 | |
| 2045 Notes | November 15, 2045 | | 4.500% | | 550 | | | 550 | |
| 2046 Notes | December 15, 2046 | | 4.420% | | 400 | | | 400 | |
| 2048 Merger Notes | May 25, 2048 | | 5.085% | | 391 | | | 391 | |
| 2050 Notes | May 1, 2050 | | 3.800% | | 750 | | | 750 | |
| 2051 Notes | March 15, 2051 | | 3.350% | | 500 | | | 500 | |
| 2052 Notes | April 15, 2052 | | 4.500% | | 1,150 | | | 1,150 | |
| Principal amount | | | | | 14,564 | | | 13,093 | |
Adjustment from principal amount to carrying amount(1) | | (139) | | | (145) | |
| Carrying amount | | | | | $ | 14,425 | | | $ | 12,948 | |
(1)The carrying amount includes unamortized discounts, debt issuance costs, and fair value adjustments related to the DPS Merger.
(2)Our floating rate notes bear interest at a rate equal to Compounded SOFR (as defined in the respective supplemental indenture) plus a spread of 0.580% and 0.880% for the 2026-B Notes and the 2027-B Notes, respectively.
On May 5, 2025, we completed the issuance of the 2026-B Notes, 2028 Notes, 2030-B Notes, and 2035 Notes, with an aggregate principal amount of $2 billion. The discount associated with these notes was approximately $4 million, and we incurred $10 million in debt issuance costs. The proceeds from the issuance were used for the repayment of outstanding commercial paper borrowings.
The 2025 Merger Notes were repaid at maturity using proceeds from commercial paper.
VARIABLE-RATE BORROWING ARRANGEMENTS
Bridge Credit Agreement
In connection and concurrently with the entry into the JDE Peet's Acquisition Agreement, we entered into the Bridge Credit Agreement on August 24, 2025, among KDP, as borrower, with the lenders party thereto, and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as administrative agent. We incurred approximately $93 million in deferred financing fees related to the issuance, which were capitalized and are being amortized to Interest expense, net over the term of the Bridge Credit Agreement. We will owe additional fees of approximately €36 million on December 22, 2025, to the extent that the Bridge Credit Agreement has not been terminated or the amounts available under the facility remain undrawn.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
The Bridge Credit Agreement provides for a 364-day senior unsecured bridge loan facility in an aggregate amount not to exceed €16.2 billion. The proceeds of the Bridge Credit Agreement may be used to fund the JDE Peet's Acquisition. Obligations under the Bridge Credit Agreement are guaranteed by our subsidiaries that guarantee our revolving credit facility and outstanding senior notes.
Borrowings under the Bridge Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to EURIBOR plus a margin of 0.750% to 2.500% depending on the rating of certain of our index debt and the period for which the bridge loans remain outstanding after the initial funding date. The undrawn commitments under the bridge loan facility will be subject to a commitment fee commencing on the 121st day after the date the Bridge Credit Agreement became effective at a per annum rate of 0.060% to 0.200% depending on the rating of certain of our index debt. The Bridge Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties for investment grade financings. The Bridge Credit Agreement also contains (i) certain affirmative covenants, including those that impose reporting and/or operating obligations on us and our subsidiaries, (ii) certain negative covenants that generally limit, subject to exceptions, us and our subsidiaries from taking certain actions, including incurring liens and consummating certain fundamental changes, (iii) financial covenants in the form of a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.25 to 1.00 that will apply after the initial funding date and a maximum total net leverage ratio of 6.25 to 1.00 that will apply after the initial funding date only upon a downgrade in the ratings of certain of our index debt, and (iv) events of default customary for financings of this type.
As of September 30, 2025, the full amount of this facility remains available and undrawn.
Term Loan Agreement
On January 31, 2025, we repaid the amount outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement using proceeds from commercial paper. On May 7, 2025, we terminated our Term Loan Agreement. We had no outstanding loan balances as of the termination date.
Revolving Credit Agreement
On March 31, 2025, we entered into the 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement among KDP, as borrower, the lenders and issuing banks party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase, Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. We incurred approximately $4 million in deferred financing fees related to the issuance. On September 30, 2025, the 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement was amended to increase the capacity to $4.3 billion.
The following table summarizes information about the 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement:
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| (in millions) | Maturity Date | | Capacity | | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
2025 Revolving Credit Agreement(1) | March 31, 2030 | | $ | 4,300 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
(1)The 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement has a $200 million letter of credit limit, with none utilized as of September 30, 2025.
The 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement replaced our previous revolving credit agreement.
Borrowings under the 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, the term SOFR rate plus a margin of 0.750% to 1.250% or the alternative base rate plus a margin of zero to 0.250%, in each case, depending on the rating of certain of our index debt. The 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties for investment grade financings. The 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement also contains (i) certain customary affirmative covenants, including those that impose certain reporting and/or performance obligations on us and our subsidiaries, (ii) certain customary negative covenants that generally limit, subject to various exceptions, us and our subsidiaries from taking certain actions, including, without limitation, incurring liens and consummating certain fundamental changes, (iii) a financial covenant in the form of a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.25 to 1.00, and (iv) customary events of default (including a change of control) for financings of this type.
As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with our minimum interest coverage ratio with respect to the 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
Commercial Paper Program
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| Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions, except %) | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Weighted average commercial paper borrowings | $ | 1,898 | | $ | 2,163 | | $ | 2,296 | | $ | 2,299 |
| Weighted average borrowing rates | 4.57 | % | | 5.50 | % | | 4.63 | % | | 5.57 | % |
Letter of Credit Facility
In addition to the portion of the 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement reserved for issuance of letters of credit, we have an incremental letter of credit facility. Under this facility, $150 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit, $72 million of which was utilized as of September 30, 2025 and $78 million of which remains available for use.
FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES
The fair value of our commercial paper approximates the carrying value and is considered Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
The fair values of our Notes are based on current market rates available to us and are considered Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The difference between the fair value and the carrying value represents the theoretical net premium or discount that would be paid or received to retire all the Notes and related unamortized costs to be incurred at such date. The fair value of our Notes was $13,597 million and $12,036 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
GOODWILL
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment are as follows:
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| (in millions) | U.S. Refreshment Beverages | | U.S. Coffee | | International | | | | Total |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | $ | 8,855 | | | $ | 8,622 | | | $ | 2,576 | | | | | $ | 20,053 | |
Acquisitions(1) | 15 | | | — | | | — | | | | | 15 | |
| Foreign currency translation | — | | | — | | | 130 | | | | | 130 | |
Balance as of September 30, 2025 | $ | 8,870 | | | $ | 8,622 | | | $ | 2,706 | | | | | $ | 20,198 | |
(1)Acquisition activity during the first nine months of 2025 represents the goodwill recorded as a result of the Dyla Acquisition. Refer to Note 2 for additional information.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL
The net carrying amounts of intangible assets other than goodwill are as follows:
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| September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| (in millions) | Gross Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Amount | | Gross Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Amount |
| Intangible assets with definite lives: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Acquired technology | $ | 1,146 | | | $ | (676) | | | $ | 470 | | | $ | 1,146 | | | $ | (621) | | | $ | 525 | |
| Customer relationships | 683 | | | (293) | | | 390 | | | 666 | | | (270) | | | 396 | |
| Contractual arrangements | 145 | | | (28) | | | 117 | | | 144 | | | (21) | | | 123 | |
| Trade names | 126 | | | (126) | | | — | | | 126 | | | (124) | | | 2 | |
| Brands | 77 | | | (38) | | | 39 | | | 51 | | | (32) | | | 19 | |
| Distribution rights | 68 | | | (31) | | | 37 | | | 66 | | | (23) | | | 43 | |
| Other | 25 | | | (1) | | | 24 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Total intangible assets with definite lives | $ | 2,270 | | | $ | (1,193) | | | $ | 1,077 | | | $ | 2,199 | | | $ | (1,091) | | | $ | 1,108 | |
| Intangible assets with indefinite lives: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Brands | | | | | $ | 20,019 | | | | | | | $ | 19,848 | |
| Trade names | | | | | 2,478 | | | | | | | 2,478 | |
| Distribution rights | | | | | 212 | | | | | | | 200 | |
| Total intangible assets with indefinite lives | | | | | 22,709 | | | | | | | 22,526 | |
| Total intangible assets, net | | | | | $ | 23,786 | | | | | | | $ | 23,634 | |
Amortization expense for intangible assets with definite lives was as follows:
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| | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Amortization expense | $ | 33 | | | $ | 33 | | | $ | 101 | | | $ | 100 | |
5. Derivatives
We are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in interest rates, FX rates, and commodity prices. We manage these risks through a variety of strategies, including the use of interest rate contracts, FX forward contracts, commodity forward, future, swap, and option contracts, and supplier pricing agreements. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
All derivative instruments are recorded on a gross basis, including those subject to master netting arrangements.
We formally designate and account for certain interest rate contracts and FX forward contracts that meet established accounting criteria under U.S. GAAP as cash flow hedges. For such contracts, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instruments is recorded, net of applicable taxes, in AOCI. When net income is affected by the variability of the underlying transaction, the applicable offsetting amount of the gain or loss from the derivative instrument deferred in AOCI is reclassified to net income. Cash flows from derivative instruments designated in a qualifying hedging relationship are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items. If a cash flow hedge were to cease to qualify for hedge accounting, or were terminated, the derivatives would continue to be carried on the balance sheet at fair value until settled, and hedge accounting would be discontinued prospectively. If the underlying hedged transaction ceases to exist, any associated amounts reported in AOCI would be reclassified to earnings at that time.
For derivatives that are not designated or for which the designated hedging relationship is discontinued, the gain or loss on the instrument is recognized in earnings in the period of change.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
We have exposure to credit losses from derivative instruments in an asset position in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the agreements. Historically, we have not experienced material credit losses as a result of counterparty nonperformance. We select and periodically review counterparties based on credit ratings, limit our exposure to a single counterparty under defined guidelines, and monitor the market position of the programs upon execution of a hedging transaction and at least on a quarterly basis.
INTEREST RATES
Economic Hedges
We are exposed to interest rate risk related to our borrowing arrangements and obligations. We enter into interest rate contracts to provide predictability in our overall cost structure and to manage the balance of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. We primarily enter into receive-fixed, pay-variable and receive-variable, pay-fixed swaps, and swaption contracts. A natural hedging relationship exists in which changes in the fair value of the instruments act as an economic offset to changes in the fair value of the underlying items. Changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded in earnings throughout the term of the derivative instrument and are generally reported in Interest expense, net in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2025, economic interest rate derivative instruments have maturities ranging from March 2027 to November 2046.
Cash Flow Hedges
From time to time, we designate certain interest rate contracts as cash flow hedges in order to manage the exposures resulting from changes in interest rates as described above. We had no such contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2025.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
We are exposed to FX risk in our foreign subsidiaries and with certain counterparties in foreign jurisdictions, which may transact in currencies that are different from the functional currencies of our legal entities. Additionally, the balance sheets of these subsidiaries are subject to exposure from movements in exchange rates.
Economic Hedges
We hold FX forward contracts to economically manage the balance sheet exposures resulting from changes in the FX rates described above. The intent of these FX contracts is to minimize the impact of FX risk associated with balance sheet positions not in local currency. In these cases, a hedging relationship exists in which changes in the fair value of the instruments act as an economic offset to changes in the fair value of the underlying items.
Additionally, we have significant anticipated Euro-denominated cash outflows resulting from the intended JDE Peet's Acquisition, as described in Note 2. To reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations associated with the planned acquisition consideration and related financing, we entered into FX forward contracts during the third quarter of 2025.
Changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded in earnings throughout the term of the derivative instrument and are reported in the same caption of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as the associated risk. As of September 30, 2025, these FX contracts have maturities ranging from October 2025 to September 2026.
Cash Flow Hedges
We designate certain FX forward contracts as cash flow hedges in order to manage the exposures resulting from changes in the FX rates described above. These designated FX forward contracts relate to forecasted inventory purchases of our foreign subsidiaries in U.S. dollars. The intent of these FX contracts is to provide predictability in our overall cost structure. As of September 30, 2025, these FX contracts have maturities ranging from October 2025 to June 2027.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
COMMODITIES
Economic Hedges
We centrally manage the exposure to volatility in the prices of certain commodities used in our production process and transportation through various derivative contracts. We generally hold some combination of future, swap, and option contracts that economically hedge certain of our risks. In these cases, a hedging relationship exists in which changes in the fair value of the instruments act as an economic offset to changes in the fair value of the underlying items or as an offset to certain costs of production. Changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded in earnings throughout the term of the derivative instrument and are reported in the same line item of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as the hedged transaction. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized as a component of unallocated corporate costs until our reportable segments are affected by the completion of the underlying transaction, at which time the gain or loss is reflected as a component of the respective segment's income from operations. As of September 30, 2025, these commodity contracts have maturities ranging from October 2025 to July 2027.
NOTIONAL AMOUNTS OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding derivative instruments by type:
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| (in millions) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Interest rate contracts | | | |
| Forward starting swaps, not designated as hedging instruments | $ | 2,300 | | | $ | 1,700 | |
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Forward contracts, not designated as hedging instruments(1) | 12,418 | | | 490 | |
| Forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges | 677 | | | 486 | |
Commodity contracts, not designated as hedging instruments(2) | 607 | | | 515 | |
(1)Includes €10 billion of FX forward contracts entered into during the third quarter of 2025 in connection with the planned JDE Peet's Acquisition.
(2)Notional value for commodity contracts is calculated as the expected volume times strike price per unit on a gross basis.
FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The fair values of commodity contracts, interest rate contracts, and FX forward contracts are determined based on inputs that are readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The fair value of commodity contracts are valued using the market approach based on observable market transactions, primarily underlying commodities futures or physical index prices, at the reporting date. Interest rate contracts are valued using models based primarily on readily observable market parameters, such as SOFR forward rates, for all substantial terms of our contracts and credit risk of the counterparties. FX forward contracts are valued using quoted forward FX prices at the reporting date. Therefore, we have categorized these contracts as Level 2.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The following table summarizes the location of the fair value of our derivative instruments which are not designated as hedging instruments within the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. All such instruments are considered Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
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| (in millions) | Balance Sheet Location | | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Assets: | | | | | |
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| FX contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 7 | |
| Commodity contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 55 | | | 32 | |
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| FX contracts | Other non-current assets | | — | | | 4 | |
| Commodity contracts | Other non-current assets | | 10 | | | 2 | |
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| Liabilities: | | | | | |
| Interest rate contracts | Other current liabilities | | 20 | | | 22 | |
| FX contracts | Other current liabilities | | 8 | | | 4 | |
| Commodity contracts | Other current liabilities | | 27 | | | 82 | |
| Interest rate contracts | Other non-current liabilities | | 332 | | | 345 | |
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| Commodity contracts | Other non-current liabilities | | 1 | | | 3 | |
Designated as Hedging Instruments
The following table summarizes the location of the fair value of our derivative instruments which are designated as hedging instruments within the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. All such instruments are considered Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
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| (in millions) | Balance Sheet Location | | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Assets: | | | | | |
| FX contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 41 | |
| FX contracts | Other non-current assets | | 3 | | | — | |
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| FX contracts | Other current liabilities | | 10 | | | — | |
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| FX contracts | Other non-current liabilities | | 1 | | | — | |
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IMPACT OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
The following table presents the amount of (gains) losses, net, recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income related to derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP during the periods presented. Amounts include both realized and unrealized gains and losses.
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| | Income Statement Location | | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Interest rate contracts | Interest expense, net | | $ | (1) | | | $ | (66) | | | $ | (35) | | | $ | (14) | |
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| FX contracts | Cost of sales | | (3) | | | (2) | | | (6) | | | (4) | |
| FX contracts | Other income, net | | (35) | | | 6 | | | (21) | | | (2) | |
| Commodity contracts | Cost of sales | | (50) | | | 7 | | | (77) | | | 29 | |
| Commodity contracts | SG&A expenses | | (11) | | | 20 | | | (11) | | | 11 | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
IMPACT OF CASH FLOW HEDGES
The following table presents the amount of (gains) losses, net, reclassified from AOCI into the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
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| Income Statement Location | | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Interest rate contracts | Interest expense, net | | $ | (3) | | | $ | (3) | | | $ | (10) | | | $ | (9) | |
| FX contracts | Cost of sales | | (4) | | | (1) | | | (17) | | | 1 | |
We expect to reclassify approximately $13 million of pre-tax net gains and $3 million of pre-tax net losses from AOCI into net income during the next twelve months related to interest rate contracts and FX contracts, respectively.
6. Leases
The following table presents the components of lease cost:
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| | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Operating lease cost | $ | 46 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 136 | | | $ | 127 | |
| Finance lease cost | | | | | | | |
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | 28 | | | 33 | | | 84 | | | 93 | |
| Interest on lease liabilities | 10 | | | 8 | | | 28 | | | 22 | |
Variable lease cost(1) | 9 | | | 9 | | | 27 | | | 29 | |
| Short-term lease cost | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | 2 | |
| Sublease income | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | (1) | |
| Total lease cost | $ | 93 | | | $ | 92 | | | $ | 275 | | | $ | 272 | |
(1)Variable lease cost primarily consists of common area maintenance costs, property taxes, and adjustments for inflation.
The following table presents supplemental cash flow and other information about our leases:
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| First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | | | |
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | 130 | | | $ | 121 | |
| Operating cash flows from finance leases | 27 | | | 22 | |
| Financing cash flows from finance leases | 96 | | | 83 | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: | | | |
| Operating leases | 52 | | | 60 | |
| Finance leases | 157 | | | 128 | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
The following table presents information about our weighted average discount rate and remaining lease term:
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| September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Weighted average discount rate | | | |
| Operating leases | 5.3 | % | | 5.3 | % |
| Finance leases | 4.7 | % | | 4.5 | % |
| Weighted average remaining lease term | | | |
| Operating leases | 8 years | | 9 years |
| Finance leases | 9 years | | 9 years |
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS
Future minimum lease payments for non-cancellable leases that have commenced and are reflected on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2025 were as follows:
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| (in millions) | Operating Leases | | Finance Leases |
| Remainder of 2025 | $ | 31 | | | $ | 43 | |
| 2026 | 172 | | | 213 | |
| 2027 | 150 | | | 123 | |
| 2028 | 119 | | | 112 | |
| 2029 | 111 | | | 106 | |
| 2030 | 90 | | | 95 | |
| Thereafter | 418 | | | 345 | |
| Total future minimum lease payments | 1,091 | | | 1,037 | |
| Less: imputed interest | (211) | | | (183) | |
| Present value of minimum lease payments | $ | 880 | | | $ | 854 | |
SIGNIFICANT LEASES THAT HAVE NOT YET COMMENCED
As of September 30, 2025, we have entered into leases that have not yet commenced with estimated aggregated future lease payments of approximately $205 million. These leases are expected to commence between the fourth quarter of 2025 through 2027, with initial lease terms ranging from 5 years to 10 years.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
7. Segments
Our operating and reportable segments consist of the following:
•The U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment reflects sales in the U.S. from the manufacture and distribution of branded concentrates, syrups, and finished beverages, including the sales of our own brands and third-party brands, to third-party bottlers, distributors, and retailers.
•The U.S. Coffee segment reflects sales in the U.S. from the manufacture and distribution of finished goods relating to our K-Cup pods, single-serve brewers, and accessories, and other coffee products to partners, retailers, and directly to consumers through the Keurig.com website.
•The International segment reflects sales in international markets, including the following:
◦Sales in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and other international markets from the manufacture and distribution of branded concentrates, syrups, and finished beverages, including sales of our own brands and third-party brands, to third-party bottlers, distributors, and retailers.
◦Sales in Canada from the manufacture and distribution of finished goods relating to our K-Cup pods, single-serve brewers, and other coffee products.
Segment results are based on management reports provided to the CODM, which is Tim Cofer, our CEO. Net sales and income from operations are the significant financial measures used to assess the operating performance of our operating segments. The CODM periodically monitors our actual results and remaining forecast versus our annual budget for these financial measures, and this information is used to assess performance of the reportable segments, determine the payout of short-term incentive plan compensation, and to establish management's base salaries.
Intersegment sales are recorded at cost and are eliminated in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. We have not provided disclosures of intersegment sales or total assets for each reportable segment, as our CODM does not review and is not provided with this information. "Other segment (income) expense" includes Other operating expense (income), net, as well as other financial statement captions for infrequent charges, such as impairment of goodwill or intangible assets, used to arrive at "Income from operations - reportable segments". "Unallocated corporate costs" are excluded from our measurement of segment performance and include unrealized commodity derivative gains and losses and certain general corporate expenses.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
Information about our operations and significant expenses by reportable segment is as follows:
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| (in millions) | U.S. Refreshment Beverages | | U.S. Coffee | | International | | Total |
| Third Quarter of 2025 | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 2,735 | | | $ | 991 | | | $ | 580 | | | $ | 4,306 | |
| Cost of sales | 1,120 | | | 586 | | | 287 | | | |
| SG&A expenses | 813 | | | 166 | | | 140 | | | |
| Other segment (income) expense | — | | | 2 | | | — | | | |
| Income from operations - reportable segments | $ | 802 | | | $ | 237 | | | $ | 153 | | | $ | 1,192 | |
| Unallocated corporate costs | | | | | | | (197) | |
| Income from operations | | | | | | | 995 | |
| Interest expense, net | | | | | | | 188 | |
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| Other income, net | | | | | | | (45) | |
| Income before provision for income taxes | | | | | | | $ | 852 | |
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| Third Quarter of 2024 | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 2,390 | | | $ | 976 | | | $ | 525 | | | $ | 3,891 | |
| Cost of sales | 946 | | | 554 | | | 248 | | | |
| SG&A expenses | 722 | | | 167 | | | 128 | | | |
| Other segment (income) expense | — | | | 1 | | | (8) | | | |
| Income from operations - reportable segments | $ | 722 | | | $ | 254 | | | $ | 157 | | | $ | 1,133 | |
| Unallocated corporate costs | | | | | | | (231) | |
| Income from operations | | | | | | | 902 | |
| Interest expense, net | | | | | | | 106 | |
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| Other income, net | | | | | | | (6) | |
| Income before provision for income taxes | | | | | | | $ | 802 | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
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| (in millions) | U.S. Refreshment Beverages | | U.S. Coffee | | International | | Total |
| First Nine Months of 2025 | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 7,718 | | | $ | 2,816 | | | $ | 1,570 | | | $ | 12,104 | |
| Cost of sales | 3,156 | | | 1,660 | | | 775 | | | |
| SG&A expenses | 2,361 | | | 480 | | | 411 | | | |
| Other segment (income) expense | (1) | | | 4 | | | (2) | | | |
| Income from operations - reportable segments | $ | 2,202 | | | $ | 672 | | | $ | 386 | | | $ | 3,260 | |
| Unallocated corporate costs | | | | | | | (566) | |
| Income from operations | | | | | | | 2,694 | |
| Interest expense, net | | | | | | | 516 | |
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| Other income, net | | | | | | | (52) | |
| Income before provision for income taxes | | | | | | | $ | 2,230 | |
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| First Nine Months of 2024 | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 6,890 | | | $ | 2,837 | | | $ | 1,554 | | | $ | 11,281 | |
| Cost of sales | 2,696 | | | 1,577 | | | 743 | | | |
| SG&A expenses | 2,141 | | | 512 | | | 400 | | | |
| Other segment (income) expense | (1) | | | 18 | | | (8) | | | |
| Income from operations - reportable segments | $ | 2,054 | | | $ | 730 | | | $ | 419 | | | $ | 3,203 | |
| Unallocated corporate costs | | | | | | | (675) | |
| Income from operations | | | | | | | 2,528 | |
| Interest expense, net | | | | | | | 488 | |
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| Other income, net | | | | | | | (28) | |
| Income before provision for income taxes | | | | | | | $ | 2,068 |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
8. Revenue
The following table disaggregates our revenue by product portfolio and by reportable segment:
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| (in millions) | U.S. Refreshment Beverages | | U.S. Coffee | | International | | Total |
| Third Quarter of 2025 | | | | | | | |
LRB | $ | 2,652 | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 3,044 | |
| K-Cup pods | — | | | 782 | | | 153 | | | 935 | |
| Appliances | — | | | 167 | | | 16 | | | 183 | |
| Other | 83 | | | 21 | | | 40 | | | 144 | |
| Net sales | $ | 2,735 | | | $ | 991 | | | $ | 580 | | | $ | 4,306 | |
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| Third Quarter of 2024 | | | | | | | |
LRB | $ | 2,351 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 348 | | | $ | 2,711 | |
| K-Cup pods | — | | | 733 | | | 126 | | | 859 | |
| Appliances | — | | | 203 | | | 19 | | | 222 | |
| Other | 39 | | | 28 | | | 32 | | | 99 | |
| Net sales | $ | 2,390 | | | $ | 976 | | | $ | 525 | | | $ | 3,891 | |
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| First Nine Months of 2025 | | | | | | | |
LRB | $ | 7,504 | | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 1,022 | | | $ | 8,575 | |
| K-Cup pods | — | | | 2,272 | | | 401 | | | 2,673 | |
| Appliances | — | | | 405 | | | 36 | | | 441 | |
| Other | 214 | | | 90 | | | 111 | | | 415 | |
| Net sales | $ | 7,718 | | | $ | 2,816 | | | $ | 1,570 | | | $ | 12,104 | |
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| First Nine Months of 2024 | | | | | | | |
LRB | $ | 6,785 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 1,041 | | | $ | 7,852 | |
| K-Cup pods | — | | | 2,225 | | | 359 | | | 2,584 | |
| Appliances | — | | | 496 | | | 49 | | | 545 | |
| Other | 105 | | | 90 | | | 105 | | | 300 | |
| Net sales | $ | 6,890 | | | $ | 2,837 | | | $ | 1,554 | | | $ | 11,281 | |
LRB represents net sales of owned and partner brands within our portfolio and includes branded concentrates, syrups, and finished beverages, including contract manufacturing of KDP branded products for our bottlers and distributors. K-Cup pods represents net sales from owned brands, partner brands, and private label owners. Net sales for partner brands and private label owners are contractual and long-term in nature.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
9. Earnings Per Share
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| | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions, except per share data) | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Net income | $ | 662 | | | $ | 616 | | | $ | 1,726 | | | $ | 1,585 | |
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| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 1,358.5 | | | 1,356.2 | | | 1,358.0 | | | 1,364.2 | |
| Dilutive effect of stock-based awards | 4.4 | | | 5.7 | | | 4.7 | | | 6.2 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents | 1,362.9 | | | 1,361.9 | | | 1,362.7 | | | 1,370.4 | |
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| Basic EPS | $ | 0.49 | | | $ | 0.45 | | | $ | 1.27 | | | $ | 1.16 | |
| Diluted EPS | 0.49 | | | 0.45 | | | 1.27 | | | 1.16 | |
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| Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the diluted weighted average shares outstanding calculation | 1.3 | | | 0.8 | | | 0.4 | | | 0.8 | |
10. Stock-Based Compensation
The components of stock-based compensation expense are presented below:
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| Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Total stock-based compensation expense | $ | 25 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 76 | |
| Income tax benefit | (5) | | | (4) | | | (13) | | | (12) | |
| Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax | $ | 20 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 64 | |
RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS
The table below summarizes RSU activity:
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| | RSUs | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024 | 12,488,799 | | | $ | 29.70 | | | 2.0 | | $ | 401 | |
Granted(1) | 3,569,889 | | | 30.65 | | | | | |
| Vested and released | (2,762,065) | | | 30.53 | | | | | 92 | |
| Forfeited | (1,176,777) | | | 29.89 | | | | | |
Outstanding as of September 30, 2025 | 12,119,846 | | | $ | 29.77 | | | 1.9 | | $ | 309 | |
(1)Beginning in 2025, new RSUs granted vest ratably over 4 years.
As of September 30, 2025, there was $178 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.0 years.
PERFORMANCE SHARE UNITS
In March 2025, the Remuneration & Nomination Committee of the Board approved PSU grants. Each PSU represents the right to receive one share of our common stock. The PSUs vest 3 years from the grant date, to the extent that the performance metrics are achieved during a predetermined performance period. The performance metrics include net sales growth and adjusted diluted EPS growth, as defined in the respective grant agreement, and are measured on a constant currency basis. The payout percentage for all PSUs granted ranges from 0% to 200%. Beginning in 2025, the fair value of PSUs is determined based on the number of units granted and the grant date price of common stock.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
The table below summarizes PSU activity:
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| | PSUs | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) |
Balance as of December 31, 2024 | — | | | $ | — | | | 0.0 | | $ | — | |
| Granted | 464,354 | | | 30.61 | | | | | |
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| Forfeited or expired | (2,628) | | | 30.71 | | | | | |
Balance as of September 30, 2025 | 461,726 | | | $ | 30.61 | | | 2.4 | | $ | 12 | |
As of September 30, 2025, there was $9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested PSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.
11. Investments
The following table summarizes our investments in unconsolidated affiliates:
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| (in millions) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
Nutrabolt(1) | $ | 1,155 | | | $ | 1,097 | |
| Chobani | 329 | | | 313 | |
| Tractor | 53 | | | 56 | |
Athletic Brewing(2) | 53 | | | 47 | |
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| Other | 27 | | | 30 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ | 1,617 | | | $ | 1,543 | |
(1)We hold a 35.8% interest on an as-converted basis in Nutrabolt, consisting of 30.4% in Class A preferred shares acquired through our December 2022 investment, which are treated as in-substance common stock, and 5.4% in Class B common shares earned through the achievement of certain milestones included in our distribution agreement with Nutrabolt.
(2)During the first quarter of 2025, we received additional equity interests in Athletic Brewing in accordance with our investment agreement, raising our total interest to 12.2%. This earned equity is recorded in Other income, net in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
12. Income Taxes
Our effective tax rates were as follows:
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| Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Effective tax rate | 22.3 | % | | 23.2 | % | | 22.6 | % | | 23.4 | % |
For the third quarter of 2025, the change in our effective tax rate was driven by a shift in the mix of income from higher tax jurisdictions to lower tax jurisdictions and a favorable comparison to a true-up of prior year tax provisions in the third quarter of 2024, partially offset by an increase in uncertain tax positions.
For the first nine months of 2025, the change in our effective tax rate was driven by a shift in the mix of income from higher tax jurisdictions to lower tax jurisdictions, which was partially offset by an increase in uncertain tax positions.
On July 4, 2025, the OBBB was signed into law in the U.S., which includes a broad range of tax reform provisions. We currently expect the impact of the OBBB to be immaterial to our consolidated financial statements, including our estimated annual effective tax rate.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
The following table provides a summary of changes in AOCI, net of taxes:
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| (in millions) | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | | Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Liabilities | | Cash Flow Hedges | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income |
| Third Quarter of 2025 | | | | | | | |
| Beginning balance | $ | (78) | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 102 | | | $ | 10 | |
| Other comprehensive loss | (30) | | | — | | | 1 | | | (29) | |
| Amounts reclassified from AOCI | — | | | 1 | | | (6) | | | (5) | |
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (30) | | | 1 | | | (5) | | | (34) | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2025 | $ | (108) | | | $ | (13) | | | $ | 97 | | | $ | (24) | |
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| Third Quarter of 2024 | | | | | | | |
| Beginning balance | $ | (55) | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 146 | | | $ | 77 | |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | (69) | | | (1) | | | 10 | | | (60) | |
| Amounts reclassified from AOCI | — | | | 1 | | | (4) | | | (3) | |
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (69) | | | — | | | 6 | | | (63) | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2024 | $ | (124) | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 152 | | | $ | 14 | |
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| First Nine Months of 2025 | | | | | | | |
| Beginning balance | $ | (410) | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | (276) | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 302 | | | — | | | (31) | | | 271 | |
| Amounts reclassified from AOCI | — | | | 1 | | | (20) | | | (19) | |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 302 | | | 1 | | | (51) | | | 252 | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2025 | $ | (108) | | | $ | (13) | | | $ | 97 | | | $ | (24) | |
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| First Nine Months of 2024 | | | | | | | |
| Beginning balance | $ | 202 | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 127 | | | $ | 315 | |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | (326) | | | (1) | | | 32 | | | (295) | |
| Amounts reclassified from AOCI | — | | | 1 | | | (7) | | | (6) | |
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (326) | | | — | | | 25 | | | (301) | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2024 | $ | (124) | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 152 | | | $ | 14 | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
The following table presents the amount of losses (gains) reclassified from AOCI into the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:
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| Income Statement Caption | | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Pension and PRMB liabilities | SG&A expenses | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | |
| Income tax benefit | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Total, net of tax | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | |
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| Cash Flow Hedges | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest rate contracts | Interest expense, net | | $ | (3) | | | $ | (3) | | | $ | (10) | | | $ | (9) | |
| FX contracts | Cost of sales | | (4) | | | (1) | | | (17) | | | 1 | |
| Total | | | (7) | | | (4) | | | (27) | | | (8) | |
| Income tax expense | | | 1 | | | — | | | 7 | | | 1 | |
| Total, net of tax | | | $ | (6) | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | (20) | | | $ | (7) | |
14. Other Financial Information
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH EQUIVALENTS
The carrying value of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents is valued as of the balance sheet date equating fair value and is classified as Level 1. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents reported within the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total of the same amounts shown in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
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| (in millions) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 516 | | | $ | 510 | |
| Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents | 53 | | | 80 | |
| Non-current restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents | — | | | 18 | |
| Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents | $ | 569 | | | $ | 608 | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
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| (in millions) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Inventories: | | | |
| Raw materials | $ | 700 | | | $ | 524 | |
| Work-in-progress | 11 | | | 9 | |
| Finished goods | 1,155 | | | 798 | |
| Total | 1,866 | | | 1,331 | |
| Allowance for excess and obsolete inventories | (26) | | | (32) | |
| Total inventories | $ | 1,840 | | | $ | 1,299 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets: | | | |
| Other receivables | $ | 158 | | | $ | 146 | |
| Prepaid income taxes | 112 | | | 33 | |
| Customer incentive programs | 50 | | | 18 | |
| Derivative instruments | 100 | | | 80 | |
| Prepaid marketing | 27 | | | 29 | |
| Spare parts | 132 | | | 126 | |
| Income tax receivable | 69 | | | 75 | |
| Other | 147 | | | 99 | |
| Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ | 795 | | | $ | 606 | |
| Other non-current assets: | | | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | 835 | | | $ | 880 | |
| Customer incentive programs | 55 | | | 45 | |
| Derivative instruments | 13 | | | 6 | |
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Equity securities(1) | 32 | | | 89 | |
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| Non-current restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents | — | | | 18 | |
| | | |
| Other | 293 | | | 162 | |
| Total other non-current assets | $ | 1,228 | | | $ | 1,200 | |
(1)We sold our investment in Vita Coco and recorded a realized gain of $34 million in the first quarter of 2025.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
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| (in millions) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Accrued expenses: | | | |
| Accrued customer trade | $ | 427 | | | $ | 439 | |
| Accrued compensation | 202 | | | 235 | |
| Insurance reserve | 75 | | | 57 | |
| Accrued interest | 177 | | | 107 | |
Accrued termination fees(1) | — | | | 225 | |
| Accrued transferable tax credits | 78 | | | 130 | |
| Other accrued expenses | 437 | | | 391 | |
| Total accrued expenses | $ | 1,396 | | | $ | 1,584 | |
| Other current liabilities: | | | |
| Dividends payable | $ | 313 | | | $ | 312 | |
| Income taxes payable | 90 | | | 67 | |
| Operating lease liability | 133 | | | 128 | |
| Finance lease liability | 150 | | | 125 | |
| Derivative instruments | 65 | | | 108 | |
| Holdback liability | 53 | | | 80 | |
| Other | 19 | | | 15 | |
| Total other current liabilities | $ | 823 | | | $ | 835 | |
| Other non-current liabilities: | | | |
| Operating lease liability | $ | 747 | | | $ | 790 | |
| Finance lease liability | 704 | | | 677 | |
| Mandatory redemption liability | 728 | | | 689 | |
| Pension and post-retirement liability | 31 | | | 31 | |
| Insurance reserves | 106 | | | 95 | |
| Derivative instruments | 334 | | | 348 | |
| Deferred compensation liability | 33 | | | 33 | |
| Holdback liability | — | | | 18 | |
| Other | 107 | | | 72 | |
| Total other non-current liabilities | $ | 2,790 | | | $ | 2,753 | |
(1)We paid the termination fee related to the GHOST Transactions in full in the first quarter of 2025.
Supplier Financing Arrangements
Outstanding obligations under supplier financing arrangements, which are confirmed as valid and included in accounts payable as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were $1,502 million and $1,740 million, respectively.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
15. Commitments and Contingencies
We are occasionally subject to litigation or other legal proceedings. Reserves are recorded for specific legal proceedings when we determine that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We had litigation reserves of $3 million and $2 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. We have also identified certain other legal matters where we believe an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and/or for which no estimate of possible losses can be made. We do not believe that the outcome of these, or any other, pending legal matters, individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.
ANTITRUST LITIGATION
In February 2014, TreeHouse Foods, Inc. and certain affiliated entities filed suit against KDP's wholly-owned subsidiary, Keurig (formerly known as Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.), in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ("SDNY") (TreeHouse Foods, Inc. et al. v. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. et al.). The TreeHouse complaint asserted claims under the federal antitrust laws and various state laws, contending that Keurig had monopolized alleged markets for single serve coffee brewers and single serve coffee pods. The TreeHouse complaint sought treble monetary damages, declaratory relief, injunctive relief and attorneys' fees. In the months that followed, a number of additional actions, including claims from another coffee manufacturer (JBR, Inc.), as well as putative class actions on behalf of direct and indirect purchasers of Keurig's products, were filed in various federal district courts, asserting claims and seeking relief substantially similar to the claims asserted and relief sought in the TreeHouse complaint. Additional similar actions were filed by individual direct purchasers (including McLane Company, Inc., BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc., Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., and Bi-Lo Holding LLC) in 2019 and in 2021. All of these actions were transferred to the SDNY for coordinated pre-trial proceedings (In re: Keurig Green Mountain Single-Serve Coffee Antitrust Litigation) (the "Multidistrict Antitrust Litigation").
In July 2020, Keurig reached an agreement with one of the plaintiff groups in the Multidistrict Antitrust Litigation, the putative indirect purchaser class, to settle the claims asserted for $31 million. The settlement class consisted of individuals and entities in the United States that purchased, from persons other than Keurig and not for purposes of resale, Keurig manufactured or licensed single serve beverage portion packs during the applicable class period (beginning in September 2010 for most states). The settlement was approved and paid, and the indirect purchasers' claims have been dismissed.
Discovery in all remaining matters pending in the Multidistrict Antitrust Litigation is concluded, with the plaintiffs collectively claiming more than $5 billion of monetary damages. Keurig strongly disputes the merits of the claims and the calculation of damages. Keurig has fully briefed summary judgment motions that, if successful, would end the cases entirely. Keurig is also pursuing its opposition to direct purchaser plaintiffs' motion for class certification.
Keurig intends to continue vigorously defending the remaining lawsuits. At this time, we are unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, the potential loss or range of loss, if any, associated with the resolution of these lawsuits or any potential effect they may have on us or our results of operations. Accordingly, we have not accrued for a loss contingency. Additionally, as the timelines in these cases may be beyond our control, we can provide no assurance as to whether or when there will be material developments in these matters.
16. Restructuring
RESTRUCTURING PROGRAMS
Network Optimization
In March 2024, we announced a restructuring program designed to more effectively and efficiently meet the needs of consumers and customers. Our restructuring program includes the closure of certain facilities and other costs intended to optimize our manufacturing and distribution footprint throughout our operations.
The restructuring program is expected to incur pre-tax restructuring charges in an estimated range of $160 million to $180 million through 2026, primarily comprised of asset related costs.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment
In 2023, we began to implement succession planning for our CEO, including a realignment of our executive and operating leadership team, in order to reinforce enterprise capabilities to support growth and to control costs. The program is expected to incur charges of approximately $85 million, primarily driven by severance costs, which were substantially completed as of December 31, 2024, and the sign-on bonus for our CEO.
RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES
Restructuring expenses for the defined programs were as follows:
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| | Third Quarter | | First Nine Months |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Network Optimization | $ | 26 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 45 | |
| 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment | — | | | 3 | | | — | | | 16 | |
RESTRUCTURING LIABILITIES
Restructuring liabilities that qualify as exit and disposal costs under U.S. GAAP are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Restructuring liabilities, primarily consisting of workforce reduction costs, were as follows:
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| (in millions) | Restructuring Liabilities |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | $ | 44 | |
| Charges to expense and other adjustments | (6) | |
| Cash payments | (24) | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2025 | $ | 14 | |
17. Related Parties
In February 2025, JAB BevCo B.V., a subsidiary of JAB, sold approximately 87 million shares of our common stock through an underwritten secondary offering. Upon completion of the offering on February 28, 2025, JAB beneficially owned less than 10% of our outstanding common stock, and the three members of our Board affiliated with JAB resigned. Prior to these transactions, JAB and its affiliates were included in our disclosures of related party transactions. Effective February 28, 2025, these disclosures are no longer applicable to JAB and its affiliates.
18. Subsequent Events
JV INVESTMENT
On October 26, 2025, we entered into the JV Commitment Letter, under which the JV Investors have committed to making a strategic minority investment into the Pod Manufacturing JV.
Pursuant to the JV Commitment Letter, (i) at or prior to the closing of the JV Investment, we will contribute to the Pod Manufacturing JV, either by contribution or merger of one or more of our subsidiaries, the Coffee Production Assets as well as all of our related coffee assets (including sales and distribution) in Canada and (ii) at the closing of the JV Investment, the JV Investors will contribute, through the JV Investor Partner, $4 billion in cash in exchange for a 49% interest in the Pod Manufacturing JV. The remaining 51% ownership interest will remain under our ownership. Further, the JV Commitment Letter names each of Apollo Global Securities, LLC and KKR Capital Markets, LLC as a joint lead arranger with respect to certain of the transactions.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
The JV Commitment Letter sets forth each partner's rights and responsibilities with respect to the Pod Manufacturing JV, including with respect to the board of managers (a majority of which will be appointed by us), certain unanimous approval rights in favor of the JV Investor Partner, mechanisms for capital contributions to be made to the Pod Manufacturing JV, limitations on transfers by the partners, a call right exercisable by us beginning approximately 8 years following the closing, a conversion right exercisable by the JV Investor Partner approximately 15 years following the closing whereby the JV Investor Partner may elect to convert its interest in the Pod Manufacturing JV into shares of KDP, or following the Separation, the separated coffee business, and certain redemption obligations of Pod Manufacturing JV in the event of change of control transaction. It also sets forth distribution mechanics pursuant to which the Pod Manufacturing JV will make quarterly distributions of available cash (subject to certain limitations, including for operating costs and reserves) to its partners generally in proportion to their ownership interests.
The funding of the JV Investors' commitment is subject to customary conditions, including: (i) no material adverse effect having occurred on our business or the business comprising the Coffee Production Assets and all of our related coffee assets (including sales and distribution) in Canada; (ii) our payment of the applicable commitment fees and expenses; (iii) entry into definitive agreements with respect to the JV Investment and the Pod Manufacturing JV; (iv) our long-term debt maintaining a credit rating that is not lower than investment grade by at least two of S&P, Moody's, and Fitch; (v) the receipt of required regulatory approvals; (vi) the contribution of all or substantially all of the Coffee Production Assets and all of our related coffee assets (including sales and distribution) in Canada to the Pod Manufacturing JV; (vii) the closing of the JDE Peet's Acquisition; (viii) the continued operation of the Coffee Production Assets and all of our related coffee assets (including sales and distribution) in Canada in all material respects; and (ix) the continued accuracy of certain representations and warranties made by us with respect to the Coffee Production Assets and related sales and distribution assets in Canada and the Pod Manufacturing JV and our compliance of certain covenants to be set forth in the definitive agreements with respect to the JV Investment.
We intend to use the net proceeds from the JV Investment to fund a portion of the JDE Peet's Acquisition consideration and the related fees and expenses. The JV Investors will receive a 1% transaction fee upon closing (30% of which was earned at signing and payable if the JV Commitment Letter is terminated, subject to certain limited exceptions) and a 0.10% "ticking fee" for the period beginning 120 days after signing until the closing of the JV Investment. The definitive documentation for the JV Investment has not yet been finalized and may differ from the foregoing description once finalized.
PREFERRED INVESTMENT
On October 27, 2025, we entered into the Preferred Investment Agreement with the KKR Investor and the Apollo Investor. Under the Preferred Investment Agreement, we agreed to issue and sell to the Preferred Investors, and the Preferred Investors agreed to purchase from us, 3 million shares of our Convertible Preferred Stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, for a purchase price of $1,000 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $3 billion. The transaction is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED, CONTINUED)
The Convertible Preferred Stock will rank senior to our common stock with respect to dividend and distribution on liquidation rights. The Convertible Preferred Stock will have a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock will be entitled to dividends at a rate of 4.75% per annum, subject to increase in certain cases, and to participate in dividends paid to holders of our common stock on an as-converted basis, provided that any such dividends received on an as-converted basis will reduce, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, the dividends holders are entitled to receive on the Convertible Preferred Stock. Dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock will be paid in cash. We may choose to defer payment of all or part of any dividends due on the Convertible Preferred Stock; however, we will accrue additional dividends until paid in cash and we will not be able to declare or pay any dividends on or make repurchases of our common stock, subject to certain conditions. The Convertible Preferred Stock will be convertible into shares of our common stock, at our election or the holders thereof, in certain specified circumstances, at an initial conversion price of $37.25 (which price will be subject to anti-dilution adjustments, as well as an adjustment in the event that we complete the Separation). Holders may convert up to, in the aggregate, 50% of the Convertible Preferred Stock allocated among such holders and their permitted transferees pro rata at any time, and may convert the remainder following the earliest of the closing of the Separation, the 18-month anniversary of the issuance of the Convertible Preferred Stock, upon foreclosure by a lender under a bona fide loan or other financing arrangement or the 12-month anniversary of any initial public offering of the remaining beverage business if the Separation has not yet occurred. We may require, at any time after the 3-year anniversary of the issuance of the Convertible Preferred Stock to be converted if the closing price per share of our common stock exceeds 150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least twenty trading days in any period of thirty consecutive trading days. After the seventh anniversary of the issue date, we will have the option to redeem the Convertible Preferred Stock at the then-applicable redemption price. In the case of a fundamental change, we will be required to offer to repurchase the Convertible Preferred Stock at a specified price. Preferred Investors will vote with holders of our common stock on an as-converted basis, following the satisfaction of certain conditions.
The Preferred Investment is subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others: (i) the continued accuracy of the representations and warranties contained in the Preferred Investment Agreement; (ii) the performance in all material respects by each party of its respective covenants and agreements under the Preferred Investment Agreement; (iii) the expiration of applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976; and (iv) the substantially concurrent closing of the JDE Peet's Acquisition. We intend to use the net proceeds from the Preferred Investment to fund a portion of the consideration for the JDE Peet's Acquisition and related fees and expenses.
BRIDGE CREDIT AGREEMENT
Upon the closing of the JV Investment and the Preferred Investment, the Bridge Credit Agreement will be reduced by an amount equal to the net proceeds from the JV Investment and the Preferred Investment, subject to applicable de minimis exceptions.
INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS DESIGNATED AS CASH FLOW HEDGES
In October 2025, in order to hedge the variability in cash flows from interest rate changes associated with our planned future issuances of long-term debt, we entered into forward starting swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $1.5 billion and designated them as cash flow hedges.
Third Quarter of 2025 Compared to Third Quarter of 2024
Consolidated Operations
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| | Third Quarter | | Percentage Change |
| ($ in millions, except per share amounts) | 2025 | | 2024 | |
| Net sales | $ | 4,306 | | | $ | 3,891 | | | 10.7 | % |
| Cost of sales | 1,966 | | | 1,751 | | | 12.3 | |
| Gross profit | 2,340 | | | 2,140 | | | 9.3 | |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 1,344 | | | 1,245 | | | 8.0 | |
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| Other operating expense (income), net | 1 | | | (7) | | | NM |
| Income from operations | 995 | | | 902 | | | 10.3 | |
| Interest expense, net | 188 | | | 106 | | | 77.4 | |
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| Other income, net | (45) | | | (6) | | | NM |
| Income before provision for income taxes | 852 | | | 802 | | | 6.2 | |
| Provision for income taxes | 190 | | | 186 | | | NM |
| Net income | $ | 662 | | | $ | 616 | | | 7.5 | |
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| Earnings per common share: | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 0.49 | | | $ | 0.45 | | | 8.9 | % |
| Diluted | 0.49 | | | 0.45 | | | 8.9 | |
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| Gross margin | 54.3 | % | | 55.0 | % | | (70) bps |
| Operating margin | 23.1 | | | 23.2 | | | (10) bps |
| Effective tax rate | 22.3 | | | 23.2 | | | (90) bps |
Sales Volume
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| Percentage Change |
| LRB | 0.3 | % |
| K-Cup pods | (4.8) | |
| Appliances | (24.5) | |
Net Sales Drivers
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| Percentage Change |
Volume / mix(1) | 6.4 | % |
| Net price realization | 4.2 | |
| FX | 0.1 | |
| Total | 10.7 | % |
(1)The acquisition of GHOST contributed 4.4 percentage points to our consolidated volume / mix growth in the quarter.
Gross profit increased 9.3% to $2,340 million for the third quarter of 2025. This performance primarily reflected the gross profit impact of net sales growth (14 percentage points), partially offset by the net impact from changes in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (6 percentage points).
SG&A expenses increased 8.0% to $1,344 million for the third quarter of 2025, primarily driven by increased transportation and warehousing expenses (2 percentage points) and higher labor costs (2 percentage points).
Income from operations increased 10.3% to $995 million for the third quarter of 2025, driven by increased gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses.
Interest expense, net increased 77.4% to $188 million for the third quarter of 2025, driven by an unfavorable year-over-year change in unrealized mark-to-market activity (15 percentage points) and increased debt and higher financing costs (4 percentage points).
Other income, net increased in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting net gains on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $30 million and unrealized gains on FX contracts of $28 million related to the JDE Peet's Acquisition, partially offset by an increase of approximately $20 million in our mandatory redemption liability for GHOST.
The effective tax rate decreased 90 bps to 22.3% for the third quarter of 2025, compared to 23.2% for the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by a shift in the mix of income from higher tax jurisdictions to lower tax jurisdictions (110 bps) and a favorable comparison to a true-up of prior year tax provisions in the third quarter of 2024 (60 bps), partially offset by an increase in uncertain tax positions (80 bps).
Net income increased 7.5%, to $662 million for the third quarter of 2025, primarily driven by increased income from operations.
Diluted EPS increased 8.9% to $0.49 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2025 as compared to $0.45 in the third quarter of 2024.
Results of Operations by Segment
The following tables provide certain results of operations for our reportable segments for the third quarter of 2025 and 2024.
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| | Third Quarter | | Percentage Change |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | |
| Net sales | | | | | |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | $ | 2,735 | | | $ | 2,390 | | | 14.4 | % |
| U.S. Coffee | 991 | | | 976 | | | 1.5 | |
| International | 580 | | | 525 | | | 10.5 | |
| Total net sales | $ | 4,306 | | | $ | 3,891 | | | 10.7 | |
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| Income from operations | | | | | |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | $ | 802 | | | $ | 722 | | | 11.1 | % |
| U.S. Coffee | 237 | | | 254 | | | (6.7) | |
| International | 153 | | | 157 | | | (2.5) | |
| Unallocated corporate costs | (197) | | | (231) | | | (14.7) | |
| Income from operations | $ | 995 | | | $ | 902 | | | 10.3 | |
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| Operating margin | | | | | |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | 29.3 | % | | 30.2 | % | | (90) bps |
| U.S. Coffee | 23.9 | | | 26.0 | | | (210) bps |
| International | 26.4 | | | 29.9 | | | (350) bps |
Sales Volumes
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| | LRB | | K-Cup Pods | | Appliances |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | | 0.7 | % | | — | % | | — | % |
| U.S. Coffee | | NM | | (6.5) | | | (26.5) | |
| International | | (1.4) | | | 5.9 | | | (2.4) | |
Net Sales
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| | Volume / Mix(1) | | Net Price Realization | | FX | | Total |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | | 11.2 | % | | 3.2 | % | | — | % | | 14.4 | % |
| U.S. Coffee | | (4.0) | | | 5.5 | | | — | | | 1.5 | |
| International | | 4.0 | | | 6.1 | | | 0.4 | | | 10.5 | |
(1)The acquisition of GHOST contributed 7.2 percentage points to our volume / mix growth in U.S. Refreshment Beverages in the quarter.
U.S. Refreshment Beverages
Sales volume increased 0.7% in the third quarter of 2025, led by growth in our energy portfolio, including the acquisition of GHOST, partially offset by softness in our still beverages portfolio.
Net sales increased 14.4% to $2,735 million for the third quarter of 2025, led by volume / mix growth, including a benefit from the acquisition of GHOST, as well as higher net price realization.
Income from operations increased 11.1% to $802 million for the third quarter of 2025. This performance was led by the gross profit impact of net sales growth (26 percentage points), partially offset by increased transportation and warehousing expenses (4 percentage points), a net unfavorable change in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (4 percentage points), higher labor costs (4 percentage points), the impact of a smaller earned equity achievement in 2025 compared to 2024 (1 percentage point) and increases in other manufacturing costs.
U.S. Coffee
Appliance volume decreased 26.5%, reflecting price elasticity impacts and continued retailer inventory management. K-Cup pod volume decreased 6.5%, reflecting category elasticity in response to price increases.
Net sales increased 1.5% to $991 million for the third quarter of 2025, led by favorable net price realization, which was partially offset by unfavorable volume / mix.
Income from operations decreased 6.7% to $237 million for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a net unfavorable change in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (29 percentage points) and increased costs associated with productivity projects (6 percentage points), partially offset by the benefit of favorable net price realization (26 percentage points).
International
LRB sales volume decreased 1.4%. Appliance volumes decreased 2.4%, and K-Cup pod volumes increased 5.9%.
Net sales increased 10.5% to $580 million in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting higher net price realization, volume / mix growth, and favorable FX translation.
Income from operations decreased 2.5%, to $153 million for the third quarter of 2025, as the benefit from the gross profit impact of the higher net price realization (20 percentage points) was more than offset by a net unfavorable impact from changes in ingredients, materials, and productivity (13 percentage points), increased transportation and warehousing expenses (4 percentage points), and increases in other manufacturing costs.
First Nine Months of 2025 Compared to First Nine Months of 2024
Consolidated Operations
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| | First Nine Months | | | | Percentage Change |
| ($ in millions, except per share amounts) | 2025 | | 2024 | | |
| Net sales | $ | 12,104 | | | $ | 11,281 | | | | | 7.3 | % |
| Cost of sales | 5,524 | | | 5,029 | | | | | 9.8 | |
| Gross profit | 6,580 | | | 6,252 | | | | | 5.2 | |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 3,892 | | | 3,716 | | | | | 4.7 | |
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| Other operating (income) expense, net | (6) | | | 8 | | | | | NM |
| Income from operations | 2,694 | | | 2,528 | | | | | 6.6 | |
| Interest expense, net | 516 | | | 488 | | | | | 5.7 | |
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| Other income, net | (52) | | | (28) | | | | | NM |
| Income before provision for income taxes | 2,230 | | | 2,068 | | | | | 7.8 | |
| Provision for income taxes | 504 | | | 483 | | | | | NM |
| Net income | $ | 1,726 | | | $ | 1,585 | | | | | 8.9 | |
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| Earnings per common share: | | | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 1.27 | | | $ | 1.16 | | | | | 9.5 | % |
| Diluted | 1.27 | | | 1.16 | | | | | 9.5 | |
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| Gross margin | 54.4 | % | | 55.4 | % | | | | (100) bps |
| Operating margin | 22.3 | | | 22.4 | | | | | (10) bps |
| Effective tax rate | 22.6 | | | 23.4 | | | | | (80) bps |
Sales Volume
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| Percentage Change |
| LRB | 1.2 | % |
| K-Cup pods | (4.4) | |
| Appliances | (19.2) | |
Net Sales Drivers
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| Percentage Change |
Volume / mix(1) | 5.0 | % |
| Net price realization | 3.1 | |
| FX | (0.8) | |
| Total | 7.3 | % |
(1)The acquisition of GHOST contributed 3.8 percentage points to our consolidated volume / mix growth in the first nine months of 2025.
Gross profit increased 5.2% to $6,580 million for the first nine months of 2025. This performance primarily reflected the gross profit impact of net sales growth (8 percentage points), partially offset by a net unfavorable impact from changes in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (4 percentage points).
SG&A expenses increased 4.7% to $3,892 million for the first nine months of 2025, primarily driven by increased transportation and warehousing expenses (4 percentage points) and higher labor costs (1 percentage points).
Income from operations increased 6.6% to $2,694 million for the first nine months of 2025, primarily driven by increased gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses.
Interest expense, net increased 5.7% to $516 million for the first nine months of 2025, primarily driven by increased debt and higher financing costs (10 percentage points), which was partially offset by a favorable change in unrealized mark-to-market activity (6 percentage points).
Other income, net increased $24 million in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting net gains on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $55 million and unrealized gains on FX contracts of $28 million related to our intended acquisition of JDE Peet's, partially offset by an increase of approximately $60 million in our mandatory redemption liability for GHOST.
The effective tax rate decreased 80 bps to 22.6% for the first nine months of 2025, compared to 23.4% in the first nine months of 2024, led by a shift in the mix of income from higher tax jurisdictions to lower tax jurisdictions (140 bps), which was partially offset by an increase in uncertain tax positions (90 bps).
Net income increased 8.9% to $1,726 million for the first nine months of 2025, driven primarily by increased income from operations.
Diluted EPS increased 9.5% to $1.27 per diluted share for the first nine months of 2025 as compared to $1.16 in the first nine months of 2024.
Results of Operations by Segment
The following tables provide certain results of operations for our reportable segments for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024.
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| First Nine Months | | Percentage Change |
| (in millions) | 2025 | | 2024 | |
| Net sales | | | | | |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | $ | 7,718 | | | $ | 6,890 | | | 12.0 | % |
| U.S. Coffee | 2,816 | | | 2,837 | | | (0.7) | |
| International | 1,570 | | | 1,554 | | | 1.0 | |
| Total net sales | $ | 12,104 | | | $ | 11,281 | | | 7.3 | |
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| Income from operations | | | | | |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | $ | 2,202 | | | $ | 2,054 | | | 7.2 | % |
| U.S. Coffee | 672 | | | 730 | | | (7.9) | |
| International | 386 | | | 419 | | | (7.9) | |
| Unallocated corporate costs | (566) | | | (675) | | | (16.1) | |
| Total income from operations | $ | 2,694 | | | $ | 2,528 | | | 6.6 | |
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| Operating margin | | | | | |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | 28.5 | % | | 29.8 | % | | (130) bps |
| U.S. Coffee | 23.9 | | | 25.7 | | | (180) bps |
| International | 24.6 | | | 27.0 | | | (240) bps |
Sales Volumes
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| | LRB | | K-Cup Pods | | Appliances |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | | 1.5 | % | | — | % | | — | % |
| U.S. Coffee | | NM | | (5.6) | | | (21.1) | |
| International | | (0.2) | | | 3.1 | | | (1.2) | |
Net Sales
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| | Volume / Mix(1) | | Net Price Realization | | FX | | Total |
| U.S. Refreshment Beverages | | 9.6 | % | | 2.4 | % | | — | % | | 12.0 | % |
| U.S. Coffee | | (4.3) | | | 3.6 | | | — | | | (0.7) | |
| International | | 1.9 | | | 5.2 | | | (6.1) | | | 1.0 | |
(1)The acquisition of GHOST contributed 6.3 percentage points to our volume / mix growth in U.S. Refreshment Beverages in the first nine months of 2025.
U.S. Refreshment Beverages
Sales volume increased 1.5% for the first nine months of 2025, led by growth in our energy portfolio, including the acquisition of GHOST, and in carbonated soft drinks. These benefits were partially offset by softness in our still beverages portfolio.
Net sales increased 12.0% to $7,718 million for the first nine months of 2025, led by volume / mix growth, including a benefit from the acquisition of GHOST, as well as higher net price realization.
Income from operations increased 7.2% to $2,202 million for the first nine months of 2025. This performance was led by the gross profit impact of net sales growth (21 percentage points), partially offset by increased transportation and warehousing expenses (6 percentage points), a net unfavorable impact from changes in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (5 percentage points) higher labor costs (3 percentage points), and the impact of a smaller earned equity achievement in 2025 compared to 2024 (2 percentage points).
U.S. Coffee
Appliance volume decreased 21.1%, reflecting price elasticity impacts and continued retailer inventory management, and K-Cup pod volume decreased 5.6%, reflecting category elasticity in response to price increases.
Net sales decreased 0.7% to $2,816 million for the first nine months of 2025, as higher net price realization was more than offset by unfavorable volume / mix.
Income from operations decreased 7.9% to $672 million for the first nine months of 2025, driven by a net unfavorable impact from changes in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (19 percentage points) and increased costs associated with productivity projects (6 percentage points), partially offset by the benefit of higher net price realization (14 percentage points).
International
LRB sales volume was approximately flat. Appliance volumes decreased 1.2% and K-Cup pod volumes increased 3.1%.
Net sales increased 1.0% to $1,570 million in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting higher net price realization and volume / mix growth, partially offset by unfavorable FX translation.
Income from operations decreased 7.9% to $386 million for the first nine months of 2025, as the benefit from the gross profit impact of the higher net price realization and volume/mix growth (23 percentage points) was more than offset by increased transportation and warehousing expenses (8 percentage points), a net unfavorable impact from changes in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (7 percentage points), unfavorable FX impacts (5 percentage points), and increases in other manufacturing costs.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The process of preparing our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Critical accounting estimates are both fundamental to the portrayal of a company's financial condition and results and require difficult, subjective, or complex estimates and assessments. These estimates and judgments are based on historical experience, future expectations, and other factors and assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The most significant estimates and judgments are reviewed on an ongoing basis and revised when necessary. These critical accounting estimates are discussed in greater detail in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview
We believe our financial condition and liquidity remain strong. We continue to manage all aspects of our business, including, but not limited to, monitoring the financial health of our customers, suppliers, and other third-party relationships, implementing gross margin enhancement strategies through our productivity initiatives, and developing new opportunities for growth, such as innovation and agreements with partners to distribute brands that are accretive to our portfolio.
Cash generated by our foreign operations is generally repatriated to the U.S. periodically as working capital funding requirements, where allowed. We do not expect restrictions or taxes on repatriation of cash held outside the U.S. to have a material effect on our overall business, liquidity, financial condition, or results of operations for the foreseeable future.
JDE Peet's Acquisition
In connection with the JDE Peet's Acquisition, we entered into the Bridge Credit Agreement, which provides for a 364-day senior unsecured bridge loan facility in an aggregate amount not to exceed €16.2 billion. We expect to reduce or replace the Bridge Credit Agreement with permanent financing arrangements, which may include issuance of debt securities and other financing options as warranted, prior to the transaction close date. As of September 30, 2025, the full amount of this facility remains available and undrawn. Refer to Note 3 of the Notes to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
On October 26, 2025, we entered into the JV Commitment Letter, pursuant to the terms of which the JV Investors will make, subject to certain conditions, a strategic minority investment into the Pod Manufacturing JV, for an aggregate purchase price of $4 billion. On October 27, 2025, we entered into the Preferred Investment Agreement. The Preferred Investment Agreement provides for the issuance and sale of 3 million shares of Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $3 billion. The closings of the JV Investment and Preferred Investment are expected to occur concurrently with the closing of the JDE Peet's Acquisition, and the proceeds thereof will be used to partially finance the JDE Peet's Acquisition. Refer to Note 18 of the Notes to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Bridge Credit Agreement
Upon the closing of the JV Investment and the Preferred Investment, the Bridge Credit Agreement will be reduced by an amount equal to the net proceeds from the JV Investment and Preferred Investment, subject to applicable de minimis exceptions.
Principal Sources of Capital Resources
Our principal sources of liquidity are our existing cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from our operations, and borrowing capacity available under our 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement. Additionally, we have an uncommitted commercial paper program where we can issue unsecured commercial paper notes on a private placement basis. Based on our current and anticipated level of operations, we believe that our operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our anticipated obligations for the next twelve months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. To the extent that our operating cash flows are not sufficient to meet our liquidity needs, we may utilize cash on hand or amounts available under our financing arrangements. From time to time, we may seek additional deleveraging, refinancing, or liquidity enhancing transactions, including entering into transactions to repurchase or redeem outstanding indebtedness or otherwise seek transactions to reduce interest expense, extend debt maturities, and improve our capital and liquidity structure.
Sources of Liquidity - Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $91 million for the first nine months of 2025, as compared to the first nine months of 2024, driven by lower net income adjusted for non-cash items.
Sources of Liquidity - Financing
Refer to Note 3 of the Notes to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for management's discussion of our financing arrangements.
As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with all debt covenants and we have no reason to believe that we will be unable to satisfy these covenants.
We also have an active shelf registration statement, filed with the SEC on August 15, 2025, which allows us to issue an indeterminate number or amount of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, and warrants from time to time in one or more offerings at the direction of our Board.
Credit Ratings
Our credit ratings are as follows:
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| Rating Agency | | Long-Term Debt Rating | | Commercial Paper Rating | | Outlook | | Date of Last Change |
| Moody's | | Baa1 | | P-2 | | Ratings Under Review | | August 25, 2025 |
| S&P | | BBB | | A-2 | | Watch Negative | | August 25, 2025 |
As a result of our announcement of the JDE Peet's Acquisition, as well as the corresponding Bridge Credit Agreement entered into for this anticipated transaction, Moody's and S&P have revised their outlook on our credit ratings. On August 25, 2025, Moody's placed KDP ratings under review for downgrade, and S&P has placed KDP on CreditWatch Negative.
These debt and commercial paper ratings impact the interest we pay on our financing arrangements. A downgrade of one or both of our debt and commercial paper ratings could increase our interest expense and decrease the cash available to fund anticipated obligations.
Principal Uses of Capital Resources
Our capital allocation priorities are investing to grow our business both organically and inorganically, continuing to strengthen our balance sheet, and returning cash to shareholders through regular quarterly dividends and opportunistic share repurchases. We dynamically adjust our cash deployment plans based on the specific opportunities available in a given period, but over time we allocate capital to balance each of these priorities.
Regular Quarterly Dividends
We have declared total dividends of $0.69 per share and $0.66 per share for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Repurchases of Common Stock
Our Board authorized a four-year share repurchase program, ending December 31, 2025, of up to $4 billion of our outstanding common stock. We did not repurchase any common stock during the first nine months of 2025. As of September 30, 2025, $1,810 million remained available for repurchase under the authorized share repurchase program.
Capital Expenditures
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment were $338 million and $398 million for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Capital expenditures, which includes both purchases of property, plant, and equipment and amounts included in accounts payable and accrued expenses, primarily related to investments in manufacturing capabilities, both in the U.S. and internationally, for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024. Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses were $151 million and $164 million for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively, which primarily related to these investments.
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
From time to time, we expect to invest in beverage startup companies or in brand ownership companies to grow our presence in certain product categories, or enter into various licensing and distribution agreements to expand our product portfolio. Our investments may involve acquiring a minority interest in equity securities of a company, in certain cases with a protected path to ownership at our future option.
Acquisitions of Businesses and Purchases of Intangible Assets
We have invested in the expansion of our distribution network through transactions with strategic independent bottlers or third-party brand ownership companies to ensure competitive distribution scale. Additionally, from time to time, we acquire brand ownership companies to expand our portfolio. These transactions could be accounted for either as an acquisition of a business or as an asset acquisition, if the majority of the transaction price represents the acquisition of a single intangible asset. In the second quarter of 2025, we completed the Dyla acquisition. Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Purchases of intangible assets were $16 million and $49 million for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Uncertainties and Trends Affecting Liquidity
Disruptions in financial and credit markets, including those caused by inflation, global economic uncertainty or economic downturns, fluctuations in interest rates, or the imposition of new tariffs or changes to existing tariffs, trade wars, barriers or restrictions, or threats of such actions, and related uncertainty, may impact our ability to manage normal commercial relationships with our customers, suppliers, and creditors, and may also impact our ability to access liquidity through financial markets in a timely and cost-effective manner. These disruptions could have a negative impact on the ability of our customers to timely pay their obligations to us, thus reducing our cash flow, or the ability of our vendors to timely supply materials.
Customer and consumer demand for our products may also be impacted by the risk factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report, as well as subsequent filings with the SEC, that could have a material effect on production, delivery, and consumption of our products, which could result in a reduction in our sales volume.
Refer to "Risk Factors" in Part II, Item 1A below for additional risks and uncertainties related to the JDE Peet's Acquisition.
SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of our direct and indirect subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"), as defined in the indentures governing the Notes. The Guarantors are 100% owned either directly or indirectly by us and jointly and severally guarantee, subject to the release provisions described below, our obligations under the Notes. None of our subsidiaries organized outside of the U.S., any of the subsidiaries held by Maple Parent Holdings Corp. prior to the DPS Merger, or any of the subsidiaries acquired after the DPS Merger (collectively, the "Non-Guarantors") guarantee the Notes. The subsidiary guarantees with respect to the Notes are subject to release upon the occurrence of certain events, including the sale of all or substantially all of a subsidiary's assets, the release of the subsidiary's guarantee of our other indebtedness, our exercise of the legal defeasance option with respect to the Notes, and the discharge of our obligations under the applicable indenture.
The following schedules present the summarized financial information for Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the "Parent") and the Guarantors on a combined basis after intercompany eliminations; the Parent and the Guarantors' amounts due from and amounts due to Non-Guarantors are disclosed separately. The consolidating schedules are provided in accordance with the reporting requirements of Rule 13-01 under SEC Regulation S-X for the issuer and guarantor subsidiaries.
Summarized financial information for the Parent and Guarantors follows:
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| (in millions) | First Nine Months of 2025 |
| Net sales | $ | 7,783 | |
| Gross profit | 3,993 | |
| Income from operations | 1,270 | |
| Net income | 1,748 | |
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| (in millions) | September 30, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Current assets | $ | 2,632 | | | $ | 2,373 | |
| Non-current assets | 51,151 | | | 49,827 | |
Total assets(1) | $ | 53,783 | | | $ | 52,200 | |
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| Current liabilities | $ | 5,433 | | | $ | 6,101 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 22,131 | | | 20,984 | |
Total liabilities(2) | $ | 27,564 | | | $ | 27,085 | |
(1)Includes $14 million and $115 million of intercompany receivables due to the Parent and Guarantors from the Non-Guarantors as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
(2)Includes $2,471 million and $1,997 million of intercompany payables due to the Non-Guarantors from the Parent and Guarantors as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.