KDP FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 395h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 3.7% means the company generates $3.70 in free cash flow for every $100 of its share price — a measure of cash profit relative to what you pay for the stock.
Sector Performance
45th percentileKDP
3.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
3.6%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 3.7% means the company generates $3.70 in free cash flow for every $100 of its share price — a measure of cash profit relative to what you pay for the stock.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 44th percentile among sector peers. Over the last eight quarters, the metric has been stable, with recent values of 3.7%, 3.6%, 3.7%, and 3.5%; year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter it rose 2.8%. The combination of a yield below the sector midpoint and a flat trend points to steady but not exceptional cash generation, suggesting limited upside from this metric alone. It also implies neither a large margin of safety nor a clear cash-flow warning, leaving risk roughly balanced. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the FCF yield is neither strong enough to justify a positive view nor weak enough to warrant a negative one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about KDP?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are KDP's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How KDP's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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