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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Based on the recent earnings of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), one might observe a mixed outlook for the company.</li><li>KDP delivered promising growth in its majority business areas and leveraged capital efficient partnerships to penetrate high-growth markets.</li><li>These moves contributed to the 5% growth in full-year constant currency net sales and 6% advancement in EPS. However, it is important to note that the strong EPS growth was largely due to eliminating the contribution from non operational gains, implying a heavy reliance on non-operational items in previous years.</li></ul>

Based on the recent earnings of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), one might observe a mixed outlook for the company.KDP delivered promising growth in its majority business areas and leveraged capital efficient partnerships to penetrate high-growth markets.These moves contributed to the 5% growth in full-year constant currency net sales and 6% advancement in EPS. However, it is important to note that the strong EPS growth was largely due to eliminating the contribution from non operational gains, implying a heavy reliance on non-operational items in previous years.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.: Investing in Innovation & Expansion To Expand Market Share! - Key Drivers

<ul><li>Keurig Dr Pepper delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter.</li><li>The consolidated results of the quarter were quite healthy, with strong revenue momentum and sequentially accelerating EPS and income growth.</li><li>In the CSD category, Dr Pepper gained market share, strengthened by the success of Strawberries and Cream and the continued momentum of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar.</li></ul>

Keurig Dr Pepper delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter.The consolidated results of the quarter were quite healthy, with strong revenue momentum and sequentially accelerating EPS and income growth.In the CSD category, Dr Pepper gained market share, strengthened by the success of Strawberries and Cream and the continued momentum of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.: Collaboration with La Colombe & Other Major Developments

<ul><li>The last quarter proved to be a successful one for Keurig Dr Pepper.</li><li>Their U.S. refreshment beverages segment performed exceptionally well, with share gains in multiple categories and significant market share growth for brands like Dr.</li><li>Pepper.</li></ul>

The last quarter proved to be a successful one for Keurig Dr Pepper.Their U.S. refreshment beverages segment performed exceptionally well, with share gains in multiple categories and significant market share growth for brands like Dr.Pepper.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.: Does The Long-Term Growth Potential of Single-Serve Pod Business Make It A Buy? – Key Drivers

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>On 3 June 2022, the S&amp;P DJI Global Index team announced changes to the S&amp;P500, S&amp;P Midcap 400, and S&amp;P SmallCap 600 indices (and a number of other smaller indices).</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vici-properties-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28786:1" rel="noopener"></a>VICI Properties (VICI) will replace Cerner (CERN) in S&amp;P500 at close of 7 June. Keurig DrPepper and ON Semiconductor will replace UnderArmour and IPG Photonics at close 17 June.</li>
<li>This set of rebalances is particularly interesting in terms of non-offsetting flows, unlike many rebals which are just a game of musical shares between the three top indices.</li>
</ul>


On 3 June 2022, the S&amp;P DJI Global Index team announced changes to the S&amp;P500, S&amp;P Midcap 400, and S&amp;P SmallCap 600 indices (and a number of other smaller indices).

VICI Properties (VICI) will replace Cerner (CERN) in S&amp;P500 at close of 7 June. Keurig DrPepper and ON Semiconductor will replace UnderArmour and IPG Photonics at close 17 June.
This set of rebalances is particularly interesting in terms of non-offsetting flows, unlike many rebals which are just a game of musical shares between the three top indices.


S&P500, S&PMid400, and S&PSmall600 Index Changes for June 2022 - More Interesting Than Usual

Value Investing

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

<ul>
<li>Keurig Dr Pepper share price has been under pressure over the recent months due to higher than expected drop in profitability.</li>
<li>Beverage segments, however, continue to perform well and would most likely offset weaknesses in coffee.</li>
<li>Investors should not expect a quick rebound in the company's free cash flow.</li>
</ul>


Keurig Dr Pepper share price has been under pressure over the recent months due to higher than expected drop in profitability.
Beverage segments, however, continue to perform well and would most likely offset weaknesses in coffee.
Investors should not expect a quick rebound in the company's free cash flow.


Keurig Dr Pepper: The Recent Share Price Drop Might Not Last For Long

United States

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. manufactures and distributes non-alcoholic beverages. The Company offers soft drinks, juices, teas, mixers, water, and other beverages. Keurig Dr Pepper serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP US)

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Baptista Research

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The last quarter proved to be a successful one for Keurig Dr Pepper. Their U.S. refreshment beverages segment performed exceptionally well, with...

Baptista Research

S&P500, S&PMid400, and S&PSmall600 Index Changes for June 2022 - More Interesting Than Usual

The June 2022 S&P500, S&P Midcap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 Rebalance was announced on 3 June 2022. VICI will replace CERN at the close of 7 June,...

Travis Lundy

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.: Investing in Innovation & Expansion To Expand Market Share! - Key Drivers

Based on the recent earnings of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), one might observe a mixed outlook for the company. KDP delivered promising growth in its...

Baptista Research

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.: Collaboration with La Colombe & Other Major Developments

Keurig Dr Pepper delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter. The consolidated results of the quarter were quite...

Baptista Research

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.: Does The Long-Term Growth Potential of Single-Serve Pod Business Make It A Buy? – Key Drivers

The last quarter proved to be a successful one for Keurig Dr Pepper. Their U.S. refreshment beverages segment performed exceptionally well, with...

Baptista Research

S&P500, S&PMid400, and S&PSmall600 Index Changes for June 2022 - More Interesting Than Usual

The June 2022 S&P500, S&P Midcap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 Rebalance was announced on 3 June 2022. VICI will replace CERN at the close of 7 June,...

Travis Lundy

Keurig Dr Pepper: The Recent Share Price Drop Might Not Last For Long

Keurig Dr Pepper share price has been under pressure over the recent months due to higher than expected drop in profitability.

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA