Keurig Dr Pepper Inc
Keurig Dr Pepper maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.51, suggesting limited short-term liquidity. Free cash flow stands at $230 million, but cash and equivalents are only $438 million, which is significantly lower than the long-term debt of $15.6 billion. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 2.08% and a return on assets of 0.98%, both of which are below the industry median for non-alcoholic beverage producers. The company's operating margin is 21.95% (calculated from operating income of $861 million on revenue of $3.92 billion), which is in line with the sector average but leaves room for improvement in cost management. Geographically, Keurig Dr Pepper's revenue is heavily concentrated in the United States, with no material international operations disclosed. The company's product portfolio is split between its Keurig and Dr Pepper Snapple brands, with the Keurig division representing a significant portion of revenue. No material segment-specific financials are disclosed in the latest financial snapshot. Looking ahead, the company is projected to see a modest growth in revenue, with analysts forecasting a mean price target of $33.50, representing a 18% upside from the current market price of $28.40. The mean recommendation of 2.33 suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook, with 3 strong-buy ratings and 6 buy ratings among 18 total analyst opinions. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the current ratio of 0.51 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company has a low dilution risk, with no significant dilution potential reported in the latest financial data. However, the high debt-to-equity ratio and limited free cash flow could constrain flexibility in capital allocation. Recent events include the release of the latest financial data, which shows a stable revenue of $3.92 billion and a net income of $515 million. No major regulatory or operational events were disclosed in the latest filings, and the company has not issued any new shares in the recent period.
Business. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc is a leading manufacturer and distributor of non-alcoholic beverages, including ready-to-drink coffee, tea, juice, and carbonated soft drinks, primarily in the United States.
Classification. Keurig Dr Pepper is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Keurig Dr Pepper has a moderate debt load and limited short-term liquidity.
- Profitability metrics are below the industry median, indicating potential for improvement.
- The company's revenue is heavily concentrated in the United States.
- Analysts are cautiously optimistic, with a mean price target of $33.50.
- The company faces medium liquidity risk and a negative net cash position.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.