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Peet's Coffee, Carbonated Soft Drinks Drive Keurig Dr Pepper Sales — Market Talk

Keurig Dr Pepper reported third-quarter net sales of $7.34 billion, up 71% from last year and above Wall Street estimates. The gain largely came from its acquisition of JDE Peet's, the owner of Peet's Coffee, while legacy Keurig Dr Pepper sales still grew at a high-single-digit rate.

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What happened

Keurig Dr Pepper reported higher profit and sales in its latest quarter, including third-quarter sales of $7.34 billion, up 71% from a year earlier. The increase largely came from its acquisition of JDE Peet’s. Its U.S. coffee recovery was slower than expected, and its shares fell 5% to $35 after the opening bell.

Global impact / market context

Many shoppers are choosing cheaper ground or instant coffee instead of single-serve K-cups, and private-label products are gaining ground. This is hurting the company’s coffee results even as sales grew. The reported sales increase largely reflected its acquisition of JDE Peet’s.

What to watch

  1. Check whether shoppers keep choosing ground and instant coffee over K-cups; this matters because that shift is hurting coffee results.
  2. Check whether private-label coffee continues gaining ground; this matters because it adds to the pressure on the company’s coffee business.
  3. Check how future sales growth compares with the latest 71% increase; this matters because the increase largely came from the JDE Peet’s acquisition.

Affected assets

  • Coffee
  • JDE Peet's
  • Keurig Dr Pepper

Evidence