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Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Dividend History & Yield

Dividend Challenger

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years and currently yields 3.21%. The most recent dividend was $0.2300/share on Apr 10, 2026, paid Irregular.

Current Yield

3.21%

TTM Dividend/Share

$0.92

Payment Frequency

Irregular

Payout Ratio

68.1%

Consecutive Growth Years

6 (Dividend Challenger)

Div Growth (1Y CAGR)

5.14%

Div Growth (5Y CAGR)

8.92%

Div Growth (10Y CAGR)

-7.09%

Above average — potential buy zone
Yield vs historical averages (same scale)
Now3.21%
1Y · 3.29%
3Y · 2.82%
5Y · 2.49%

KDP: compare the "Now" marker to the 1Y / 3Y / 5Y averages on the scale. One valuation signal among many — review fundamentals before investing.

Dividend health

Chowder score

12.1%

FCF payout ratio

19.8%

Net debt / EBITDA

6.7x

Interest coverage

4.06x

ROIC (TTM)

5.6%

Dividend Safety Score

3 out of 8 checks passed

Payout ratio below 75%

Payout ratio is 68.1%, well below the 75% threshold.

Free cash flow covers dividend

FCF/share ($1.11) covers dividend/share ($0.92).

No dividend cuts in 10+ years

1 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.

Positive earnings growth trend

Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.

10+ years of consecutive growth

Only 6 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.

FCF payout ratio below 70%

FCF payout ratio is 19.8%, below the 70% threshold.

Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x

Net Debt/EBITDA is 6.7x.

Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)

Dividend growth (8.9%) exceeds EPS growth (-9.3%) — payout ratio expanding.

Per-payment dividend history

  • Ex-date Mar 27, 2026

    Payment date
    Apr 10, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.2300
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2300
  • Ex-date Jan 2, 2026

    Payment date
    Jan 16, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.2300
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2300
  • Ex-date Sep 26, 2025

    Payment date
    Oct 10, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.2300
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2300
  • Ex-date Jun 27, 2025

    Payment date
    Jul 11, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.2300
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2300
  • Ex-date Mar 28, 2025

    Payment date
    Apr 11, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.2300
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2300
  • Ex-date Jan 3, 2025

    Payment date
    Jan 17, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.2300
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2300
  • Ex-date Sep 27, 2024

    Payment date
    Oct 11, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.2300
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2300
  • Ex-date Jun 28, 2024

    Payment date
    Jul 12, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.2150
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2150
  • Ex-date Mar 27, 2024

    Payment date
    Apr 12, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.2150
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2150
  • Ex-date Jan 4, 2024

    Payment date
    Jan 19, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.2150
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2150
  • Ex-date Sep 28, 2023

    Payment date
    Oct 13, 2023
    Dividend
    $0.2150
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2150
  • Ex-date Jun 29, 2023

    Payment date
    Jul 14, 2023
    Dividend
    $0.2000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2000

Historical Dividend Yield

Mean trailing dividend yield using one ratio snapshot per calendar year in each lookback window (same basis as the yearly bars)—not CAGR.Mean yield1Y: 3.29%5Y: 2.49%10Y: 4.60%

Dividend Growth

CAGR (per year)1Y: 5.14%5Y: 8.92%10Y: -7.09%→ Stable

Dividend Increase Track Record

Keurig Dr Pepper has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 6 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.

YearPrevious DPSNew DPSChange
2026$0.9200
2025$0.8750$0.9200+5.1%
2024$0.8150$0.8750+7.4%
2023$0.7625$0.8150+6.9%
2022$0.6750$0.7625+13.0%
2021$0.6000$0.6750+12.5%
2020$0.6000$0.60000.0%
2019$104.4800$0.6000-99.4%
2018$2.3200$104.4800+4403.4%
2017$2.1200$2.3200+9.4%
2016$1.9200$2.1200+10.4%
2015$1.6400$1.9200+17.1%
2014$1.5200$1.6400+7.9%
2013$1.3600$1.5200+11.8%
2012$1.2100$1.3600+12.4%
2011$0.9000$1.2100+34.4%
2010$0.9000

DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.

Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history

Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.

Latest period

$1.25B

YoY change

+4.7%

5Y CAGR

+8.1%

Peak year (2008)

$2.06B

Latest annual

$1.25B

Cash dividends paid over time for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)

Per-period cash dividends paid

Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)

Fiscal yearPeriod endedReportedDividends PaidYoYYoY change
2025$1.25B+4.7%+$56.00M
2024$1.19B+4.6%+$52.00M
2023$1.14B+5.7%+$62.00M
2022$1.08B+13.1%+$125.00M
2021$955.00M+12.9%+$109.00M
2020$846.00M+0.2%+$2.00M
2019$844.00M+263.8%+$612.00M
2018$232.00M-44.0%-$182.00M
2017$414.00M+7.3%+$28.00M
2016$386.00M+8.7%+$31.00M
2015$355.00M+12.0%+$38.00M
2014$317.00M+5.0%+$15.00M
2013$302.00M+6.3%+$18.00M
2012$284.00M+13.1%+$33.00M
2011$251.00M+29.4%+$57.00M
2010$194.00M+$194.00M
2009$0-100.0%-$2.06B
2008$2.06B+869.5%+$1.85B
2007$213.00M+166.3%+$133.00M
2006$80.00M+$80.00M
2005$0$0
2004$0

As of the 2025 fiscal year, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported dividends paid of $1.25B – edged up 4.7% year-over-year.

Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid compounded at +8.1% per year, sustaining 7 straight years of year-over-year growth.

Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid peaked at $2.06B in 2008; the latest annual figure is $1.25B in 2025 (39.5% below peak).

The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $2.06B (2008); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2004.

Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $7.57B.

Keurig Dr Pepper Dividends Paid 2025: $1.25B

Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid in 2025 was $1.25B, edged up 4.7% from 2024.

Keurig Dr Pepper Dividends Paid 2024: $1.19B

Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid in 2024 was $1.19B, edged up 4.6% from 2023.

Keurig Dr Pepper Dividends Paid 2023: $1.14B

Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid in 2023 was $1.14B, grew 5.7% from 2022.

Keurig Dr Pepper Dividends Paid 2022: $1.08B

Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid in 2022 was $1.08B, grew 13.1% from 2021.

Keurig Dr Pepper Dividends Paid 2021: $955.00M

Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid in 2021 was $955.00M.

See more financial history for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP).

Sector peers by dividends paid

Companies in the same sector as Keurig Dr Pepper, ranked by their latest dividends paid.

CompanyDividends PaidSector
Procter & Gamble (PG)$9.87BConsumer Defensive
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Philip Morris International (PM)$8.62BConsumer Defensive
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Altria Group (MO)$6.96BConsumer Defensive
Costco (COST)$2.18BConsumer Defensive
Monster Beverage (MNST)$0Consumer Defensive

Frequently asked questions

Does Keurig Dr Pepper pay dividends?

Yes, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) pays irregular dividends of approximately $0.92 per share annually, yielding 3.21%.

What is Keurig Dr Pepper's dividend yield?

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has a current dividend yield of 3.21%.

Is Keurig Dr Pepper's dividend safe?

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.

How many consecutive years has Keurig Dr Pepper increased its dividend?

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has 6 consecutive years of dividend increases.

What is Keurig Dr Pepper's dividend payout ratio?

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has a dividend payout ratio of 68.1%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).

What is Keurig Dr Pepper's dividends paid?

Latest reported dividends paid for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is $1.25B (period ending March 31, 2026).

How has Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid changed year-over-year?

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) dividends paid changed +4.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.

What is the long-term growth rate of Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid?

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +8.1% over the most recent 5 years available.

When did Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid hit its highest annual value?

Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $2.06B in 2008.

What was Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid in 2024?

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.19B.

What was Keurig Dr Pepper dividends paid in 2025?

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.25B.