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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K generally discusses the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and year-over-year comparisons between the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Discussions of the periods prior to the year ended December 31, 2024 that are not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are found in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the discussion therein for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report.

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains the names of some of our owned or licensed trademarks, trade names and service marks, which we refer to as our brands. All of the product names included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are either our registered trademarks or those of our licensors.

OVERVIEW

KDP is a leading beverage company in North America that manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells hot and cold beverages and single serve brewing systems. We have a broad portfolio of iconic beverage brands, including Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Peñafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Clamato, The Original Donut Shop, and Core Hydration, as well as the Keurig brewing system. Our beverage brands are some of the most recognized beverage brands in North America, with significant consumer awareness levels and long histories that evoke strong emotional connections with consumers. We offer more than 125 owned, licensed, and partner brands, supported by powerful distribution capabilities.

SEGMENTS

Our operating and reportable segments are as follows:

•The U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment reflects sales in the U.S. from the manufacture and distribution of branded concentrates, syrups, finished beverages, and other consumables, including the sales of our own brands and third-party brands, to third-party bottlers, distributors, and retailers.

•The U.S. Coffee segment reflects sales in the U.S. from the manufacture and distribution of finished goods relating to our K-Cup pods, single serve brewers, and other coffee products to partners, retailers, and directly to consumers through our Keurig.com website.

•The International segment reflects sales in international markets, including the following:

◦Sales in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and other international markets from the manufacture and distribution of branded concentrates, syrup, and finished beverages, including sales of our own brands and third-party brands, to third-party bottlers, distributors, and retailers.

◦Sales in Canada from the manufacture and distribution of finished goods relating to our single serve brewers, K-Cup pods, and other coffee products.

VOLUME

In evaluating our performance, we use different volume measures for LRB and for K-Cup pods and appliances.

For LRB, we measure our sales volume in 288 fluid ounce equivalent cases.

•For beverage concentrates, we measure our sales volume as concentrate case sales for concentrates sold by us to our bottlers and distributors. A concentrate case is the amount of concentrate needed to make one case of 288 fluid ounces of finished beverage, the equivalent of 24 twelve-ounce servings. It does not include any other component of the finished beverage other than concentrate.

•For packaged beverages, we measure volume as case sales to customers. A case sale represents a unit of measurement equal to 288 fluid ounces of packaged beverage sold by us. Case sales include both our owned brands and certain brands licensed to and/or distributed by us.

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For our K-Cup pods and appliances, we measure our sales volume as the number of appliances and the number of individual K-Cup pods sold to our customers.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Financial Overview

As Reported, in millions (except Diluted EPS)

Uncertainties and Trends Affecting Our Business

Refer to Item 1A, Risk Factors, as well as the Uncertainties and Trends Affecting Liquidity and Capital Resources section below, for more information about risks and uncertainties facing us.

Refer to Note 7 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for management's discussion of how we manage our exposure to foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, and commodity risk.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

References in the financial tables to percentage changes that are not meaningful are denoted by "NM".

For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2024:

Consolidated Operations

The following table sets forth our consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

For the Year Ended December 31, Dollar Percentage

(in millions, except per share amounts) 2025 2024 Change Change

Selling, general, and administrative expenses 5,351 5,013 338 6.7 %

Impairment of goodwill — 306 (306) NM

Impairment of intangible assets 78 412 (334) NM

Other operating (income) expense, net (5) 207 (212) NM

Other expense (income), net 134 (58) 192 NM

Earnings per common share:

Sales Volumes

Percentage Change

K-Cup pods (3.9) %

Appliances (18.0) %

Net Sales Drivers

Percentage Change

Volume / mix(1) 4.8 %

Net price realization 3.8 %

Total 8.2 %

(1)The acquisition of GHOST contributed 3.8 percentage points to our consolidated volume / mix growth for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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Gross profit increased $470 million, or 5.5%, to $8,999 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $8,529 million in the prior year. This performance primarily reflected the gross profit impact of net sales growth (9 percentage points), partially offset by the net unfavorable impact from changes in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (4 percentage points).

SG&A expenses increased $338 million, or 6.7%, to $5,351 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $5,013 million in the prior year, primarily driven by increased transportation and warehousing expenses (4 percentage points), costs associated with the JDE Peet's Acquisition and Separation (2 percentage points), and higher labor costs (2 percentage points).

Impairment of goodwill in the prior year reflected a non-cash impairment charge of $306 million within the U.S. Warehouse Direct reporting unit in the U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment. Refer to Note 6 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Impairment of intangible assets decreased $334 million to $78 million, driven by the favorable comparison of non-cash impairment charges for intangible brand assets compared to the prior year. Refer to Note 6 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Other operating (income) expense, net reflected a favorable change of $212 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily driven by the favorable comparison of the $225 million termination fee associated with ABI incurred in the prior year. Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Income from operations increased $984 million, or 38.0%, to $3,575 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $2,591 million in the prior year, driven by the favorable comparison of our non-cash impairment charges for goodwill and intangible assets compared to the prior year, increased gross profit, and the favorable comparison to the termination fee associated with ABI incurred in the prior year. These benefits were partially offset by increased SG&A expenses.

Interest expense, net increased $19 million, or 2.6%, to $754 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $735 million for the prior year, primarily driven by increased debt and higher financing costs (12 percentage points), which were mostly offset by a favorable year-over-year change in unrealized mark-to-market activity (10 percentage points).

Other expense (income), net reflected an unfavorable change of $192 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily driven by an increase of $214 million in our mandatory redemption liability for GHOST.

The effective tax rate decreased 210 bps to 22.6% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 24.7% in the prior year, primarily driven by the favorable comparison of the tax impact of our non-cash goodwill impairment charge in the prior year (230 bps).

Net income increased $638 million, or 44.3%, to $2,079 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily driven by increased income from operations, partially offset by the increase in our mandatory redemption liability for GHOST.

Diluted EPS increased 45.7% to $1.53 per diluted share as compared to $1.05 in the prior year.

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Results of Operations by Segment

The following tables provide certain results of operations for our reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

For the Year Ended December 31, Percentage Change

Net sales

Income from operations

Unallocated corporate costs (872) (911) (4.3) %

Operating margin

U.S. Refreshment Beverages 28.2 % 20.1 % 810 bps

Sales Volumes

LRB K-Cup Pods Appliances

U.S. Refreshment Beverages 0.7 % — % — %

U.S. Coffee NM (4.8) % (19.9) %

International 2.3 % 2.0 % (1.7) %

Net Sales Drivers

Volume / Mix(1) Net Price Realization FX Total

U.S. Refreshment Beverages 9.0 % 2.9 % — % 11.9 %

U.S. Coffee (4.2) % 4.8 % — % 0.6 %

(1)The acquisition of GHOST contributed 6.2 percentage points to our volume / mix growth in U.S. Refreshment Beverages for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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U.S. Refreshment Beverages

Sales volume increased 0.7% for the year ended December 31, 2025, led by growth in our energy portfolio, including the acquisition of GHOST, and in carbonated soft drinks. These benefits were partially offset by softness in our still beverages portfolio.

Net sales increased 11.9% to $10,439 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, led by volume / mix growth, including a benefit from the acquisition of GHOST, as well as higher net price realization.

Income from operations increased 56.5% to $2,939 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. This performance was led by the favorable comparison of our non-cash impairment charges for goodwill and intangible assets compared to the prior year (34 percentage points), the gross profit impact of net sales growth (32 percentage points), and the favorable comparison of the termination fee associated with ABI incurred in the prior year (12 percentage points). These benefits were partially offset by increased transportation and warehousing expenses (8 percentage points) and higher labor costs (5 percentage points).

U.S. Coffee

Appliance volume decreased 19.9%, reflecting price elasticity impacts, category softness, and continued retailer inventory management. K-Cup pod volume decreased 4.8%, reflecting price elasticity impacts.

Net sales increased 0.6% to $3,990 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by higher net price realization, partially offset by unfavorable volume / mix.

Income from operations decreased 10.8% to $962 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by a net unfavorable change in ingredients, materials, and productivity, inclusive of tariffs (22 percentage points), partially offset by the benefit of net sales growth (11 percentage points).

International

LRB sales volume increased 2.3%. Appliance volumes decreased 1.7%, and K-Cup pod volumes increased 2.0%.

Net sales increased 5.9% to $2,174 million in the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting higher net price realization and volume / mix growth, partially offset by unfavorable FX translation.

Income from operations increased 0.2% to $546 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting the benefit from the gross profit impact of net sales growth (17 percentage points), which was mostly offset by a net unfavorable impact from changes in ingredients, materials, and productivity (10 percentage points) and increased transportation and warehousing expenses (7 percentage points).

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview

We believe our financial condition and liquidity remain strong. We manage all aspects of our business, including monitoring the financial health of our customers, suppliers, and other third-party relationships, implementing gross margin enhancement strategies through our productivity initiatives, and developing new opportunities for growth such as innovation and agreements with partners to distribute brands that are accretive to our portfolio.

Cash generated by our foreign operations is generally repatriated to the U.S. periodically. We do not expect restrictions or taxes on repatriation of cash held outside the U.S. to have a material effect on our overall business, liquidity, financial condition, or results of operations for the foreseeable future.

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The following summarizes our cash activity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023:

Principal Sources of Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from our operations, and borrowing capacity currently available under our 2025 Revolving Credit Agreement. Additionally, we have an uncommitted commercial paper program where we can issue unsecured commercial paper notes on a private placement basis. Based on our current and anticipated level of operations, we believe that our operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our anticipated obligations related to our normal course of business (excluding the impacts of the JDE Peet's Acquisition described below) for the next twelve months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. To the extent that our operating cash flows are not sufficient to meet our liquidity needs, we may utilize cash on hand or amounts available under our financing arrangements. From time to time, we may seek additional deleveraging, refinancing, or liquidity enhancing transactions, including entering into transactions to repurchase or redeem outstanding indebtedness or otherwise seek transactions to reduce interest expense, extend debt maturities, and improve our capital and liquidity structure.

Sources of Liquidity - Operations

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $228 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was driven by the unfavorable comparison in working capital, partially offset by a higher net income adjusted for non-cash items in the current period.

Sources of Liquidity - Financing

Refer to Note 5 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for management's discussion of our financing arrangements.

As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all debt covenants, and we have no reason to believe that we will be unable to satisfy these covenants.

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We also have an active shelf registration statement, filed with the SEC on August 15, 2025, which allows us to issue an indeterminate number or amount of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, and warrants from time to time in one or more offerings at the direction of our Board.

Credit Ratings

Our credit ratings are as follows:

Moody's Baa1 P-2 Ratings Under Review August 25, 2025

S&P BBB A-2 Watch Negative August 25, 2025

As a result of our announcement of the JDE Peet's Acquisition and the corresponding financing arrangements anticipated for the transaction, Moody's and S&P have revised their outlook on our credit ratings. On August 25, 2025, Moody's placed KDP ratings under review for downgrade, and S&P has placed KDP on CreditWatch Negative.

These debt and commercial paper ratings impact the interest we pay on our financing arrangements. A downgrade of one or both of our debt and commercial paper ratings could increase our interest expense and decrease the cash available to fund anticipated obligations.

Principal Uses of Capital Resources

Our capital allocation priorities are investing to grow our business both organically and inorganically, strengthening our balance sheet, and returning cash to shareholders through regular quarterly dividends. We dynamically adjust our cash deployment plans based on the specific opportunities available in a given period, but over time we allocate capital to balance each of these priorities.

Regular Quarterly Dividends

We have declared total dividends of $0.92 per share and $0.89 per share for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Acquisitions of Businesses and Purchases of Intangible Assets

From time to time, we acquire brand ownership companies to expand our portfolio. We also invest in the expansion of our DSD network through transactions with strategic independent bottlers or third-party brand ownership companies to enhance competitive distribution scale. These transactions could be accounted for either as an acquisition of a business or, if the majority of the transaction price represents the acquisition of a single intangible asset, as an asset acquisition. In the second quarter of 2025, we completed the Dyla acquisition. Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Purchases of intangible assets were $17 million and $59 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Capital Expenditures

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment were $486 million and $563 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Capital expenditures, which includes both purchases of property, plant, and equipment and amounts included in accounts payable and accrued expenses, primarily related to investments in manufacturing capabilities, both in the U.S. and internationally, for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses were $204 million and $220 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which primarily related to these investments.

Repurchases of Common Stock

Our Board authorized a four-year share repurchase program of up to $4 billion of our outstanding common stock, which ended on December 31, 2025. Repurchases and retirements of common stock, including payments on our share excise tax obligation, were $9 million and $1,110 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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Equity Method Investments

From time to time, we invest in beverage startup companies or in brand ownership companies to grow our presence in certain product categories, or enter into various licensing and distribution agreements to expand our product portfolio. Our investments generally involve acquiring a minority interest in equity securities of a company, in certain cases with a protected path to ownership at our future option.

JDE Peet's Acquisition

We entered into various transactions in order to finance the JDE Peet's Acquisition, including the Bridge Credit Agreement and Delayed Draw Term Loan Agreement. Refer to Note 5 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these borrowing arrangements. We additionally entered into the JV Transaction Agreement, under which the JV Investors will make a minority investment into the Pod Manufacturing JV for an aggregate purchase price of $4 billion. We also entered into the Preferred Investment Agreement, under which we will issue and sell 4.5 million shares of Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $4.5 billion. These transactions are expected to be completed substantially concurrently with the closing of the JDE Peet's Acquisition. Refer to Note 3 and Note 22 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. We may issue additional debt securities and pursue other financing options, as warranted.

Residual Value Guarantees

We have a number of leasing arrangements and one licensing arrangement with VIEs for which we are not the primary beneficiary. Each one of these arrangements contain an RVG. As of December 31, 2025, we have not recorded any liabilities as it is not probable that we will have to make any payments required under the RVGs. Refer to Note 19 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Uncertainties and Trends Affecting Liquidity and Capital Resources

Disruptions in financial and credit markets, including those caused by inflation, global economic uncertainty or economic downturns, fluctuations in interest rates, or the imposition of new tariffs or changes to existing tariffs, trade wars, barriers or restrictions, or threats of such actions, and related uncertainty, may impact our ability to manage normal commercial relationships with our customers, suppliers, and creditors, and may also impact our ability to access liquidity through financial markets in a timely and cost-effective manner. These disruptions could have a negative impact on the ability of our customers to timely pay their obligations to us, thus reducing our cash flow, or the ability of our vendors to timely supply materials.

Customer and consumer demand for our products may also be impacted by the risk factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in Part 1, Item 1A in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as subsequent filings with the SEC, that could have a material effect on production, delivery, and consumption of our products, which could result in a reduction in our sales volume.

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We believe that the following events, trends, and uncertainties may also impact liquidity:

•Our ability to either repay existing debt maturities through cash flow from operations or refinance through future issuances of senior unsecured notes;

•Our ability to access and/or renew our committed financing arrangements;

•Our ability to issue unsecured uncommitted commercial paper notes on a private placement basis;

•Financing and other funding arrangements entered into in connection to the JDE Peet's Acquisition;

•Future mergers, acquisitions, or debt or equity investments, which may include brand ownership companies, regional bottling companies, distributors, and/or distribution rights to further extend our geographic coverage;

•Seasonality and other variability in our operating cash flows, which could impact short-term liquidity;

•Our continued payment of regular quarterly dividends;

•Future repurchases of our common stock or special dividends to drive total shareholder return;

•Our continued capital expenditures;

•Fluctuations in our tax obligations; and

•A potential significant downgrade in our credit ratings, which could limit i) our ability to issue debt at terms that are favorable to us, or ii) a financial institution's willingness to participate in our accounts payable program and reduce the attractiveness of the accounts payable program to participating suppliers who may sell payment obligations from us to financial institutions, which could impact our accounts payable program.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The process of preparing our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Critical accounting estimates are both fundamental to the portrayal of a company's financial condition and results and require difficult, subjective, or complex estimates and assessments. These estimates and judgments are based on historical experience, future expectations, and other factors and assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The most significant estimates and judgments are reviewed on an ongoing basis and revised when necessary. We have not made any material changes in the accounting methodology we use to assess or measure our critical accounting estimates. We have identified the items described below as our critical accounting estimates. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions we use in our critical accounting estimates. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates or assumptions, we may be exposed to gains or losses that could be material to our consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these and other accounting policies.

Impairment Assessment of Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

We conduct tests for impairment of our goodwill and our other indefinite lived intangible assets annually as of October 1, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We use present value and other valuation techniques to make this assessment. If the carrying amount of goodwill or an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. For purposes of impairment testing, we assign goodwill to the reporting unit that benefits from the synergies arising from each business combination, and we also assign indefinite lived intangible assets to our reporting units.

Our reportable segments as of October 1, 2025 were:

•U.S. Refreshment Beverages (reporting units: U.S. Beverage Concentrates, U.S. Warehouse Direct, Direct Store Delivery, and GHOST)

•U.S. Coffee (reporting unit: U.S. Coffee)

•International (reporting units: Canada Beverage Concentrates, Canada Warehouse Direct, Canada Coffee, and Latin America Beverages)

If a quantitative analysis is required:

•The impairment test for indefinite lived intangible assets encompasses calculating a fair value of an indefinite lived intangible asset and comparing the fair value to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, impairment is recorded.

•The impairment tests for goodwill include comparing fair value of the respective reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill and considering any indefinite lived intangible asset impairment charges.

As of October 1, 2025, we performed a quantitative analysis for goodwill and certain of our indefinite lived brand assets, whereby we used an income approach, or in some cases a combination of income and market based approaches, to determine the fair value of our assets, as well as an overall consideration of market capitalization and enterprise value. These types of analyses contain uncertainties because they require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate industry and economic factors and the profitability of future business strategies. These assumptions could be negatively impacted by various risks discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Critical assumptions and estimates for quantitative analyses include revenue growth and profit performance over the next five year period, based on our strategic plan, as well as an appropriate discount rate and long-term growth rate, as applicable. Our strategic plan is updated as part of our annual planning process and is reviewed and approved by management, and includes assumptions related to macroeconomic conditions, competitive activities, productivity initiatives, and available market data. Discount rates are based on a weighted average cost of equity and cost of debt, adjusted with various risk premiums. Long-term growth rates are based on the long-term inflation forecast, industry and category growth trends, and the long-term economic growth potential.

The following table provides the range of rates used in the analysis as of October 1, 2025:

Rate Minimum Maximum

Discount rates 9.5 % 12.0 %

Long-term growth rates 0.0 % 3.5 %

The following table shows the non-cash impairment charges that were recorded for goodwill and for indefinite lived brand assets for the years presented:

Year Ended December 31,

Goodwill(1) $ — $ 306 $ —

Indefinite lived brand assets(2) 78 412 —

(1)Goodwill attributed to the U.S. WD reporting units was impaired during the year ended December 31, 2024.

(2)Indefinite lived brand assets were impaired during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 to bring the respective carrying values equal to their fair values.

Sensitivity Analysis - Discount Rate

For goodwill, holding all other assumptions in the analysis constant, including the revenue and profit performance assumption, the effect of a 0.50% increase in the discount rate used to determine the fair value of the reporting units as of October 1, 2025, would not result in any impairment charges on any of our reporting units.

For the indefinite lived priority brand assets quantitatively assessed, holding all other assumptions in the analysis constant, including the revenue and profit performance assumption, the effect of a 0.50% increase in the discount rate used to determine the fair value of those assets as of October 1, 2025, would impact the amount of headroom over the carrying value of those assets as follows:

(in millions) Selected Discount Rate Discount Rate Increase of 0.50%

Headroom Percentage Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value

(1)Carrying value at the selected discount rate reflects the results of the annual impairment analysis recognized during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Sensitivity Analysis - Long-Term Growth Rate

For goodwill, holding all other assumptions in the analysis constant, including the discrete period revenue and profit performance assumptions as well as the discount rates, the effect of a 0.50% decrease in the long-term growth rate used to determine the fair value of the reporting units as of October 1, 2025, would not result in any impairment charges on any of our reporting units.

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For the indefinite lived priority brand assets quantitatively assessed, holding all other assumptions in the analysis constant, including the discrete period revenue and profit performance assumptions as well as the discount rates, the effect of a 0.50% decrease in the long-term revenue growth rate used to determine the fair value of those assets as of October 1, 2025, would impact the amount of headroom over the carrying value of those assets as follows:

Headroom Percentage Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value

(1)Carrying value at the selected long-term growth rate reflects the results of the annual impairment analysis recognized during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Refer to Note 6 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about our impairment assessments.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied. Accruals for customer incentives, sales returns, and marketing programs are established for the expected payout based on contractual terms, volume-based metrics, and/or historical trends.

Our customer incentives, sales returns, and marketing accrual methodology contains uncertainties because it requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding our contractual terms in order to estimate our customer participation and volume performance levels which impact the revenue recognition. Our estimates are based primarily on a combination of known or historical transaction experiences. Differences between estimated revenue and actual revenue are normally insignificant and are recognized into earnings in the period differences are determined.

Additionally, judgment is required to ensure the classification of the spend is correctly recorded as either a reduction from gross sales or advertising and marketing expense, which is a component of our SG&A expenses.

A 10% change in the accrual for our customer incentives, sales returns, and marketing programs would have affected our income from operations by $53 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Income Taxes

We establish income tax liabilities to remove some or all of the income tax benefit of any of our income tax positions based upon one of the following:

•the tax position is not "more likely than not" to be sustained,

•the tax position is "more likely than not" to be sustained, but for a lesser amount, or

•the tax position is "more likely than not" to be sustained, but not in the financial period in which the tax position was originally taken.

Our liability for uncertain tax positions contains uncertainties because management is required to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the exposures associated with our various tax positions.

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Our income tax returns, like those of most companies, are periodically audited by domestic and foreign tax authorities. These audits include questions regarding our tax positions, including the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. As these audits progress, events may occur that cause us to change our liability for uncertain tax positions. To the extent we prevail in matters for which a liability for uncertain tax positions has been established, or are required to pay amounts in excess of our established liability, our effective tax rate in a given financial statement period could be materially affected. An unfavorable tax settlement generally would require use of our cash and may result in an increase in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution. A favorable tax settlement may be recognized as a reduction in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution.

Business Combinations

We record acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting. All of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

The application of the purchase method of accounting for business combinations requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions in the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, in order to properly allocate purchase price consideration between assets that are depreciated and amortized from goodwill. The fair value assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management's estimates and assumptions, as well as other information compiled by management, including valuations that utilize customary valuation procedures and techniques. Significant assumptions and estimates include the cash flows that an asset is expected to generate in the future, the appropriate weighted-average cost of capital, and the cost savings expected to be derived from acquiring an asset, if applicable.

Further, certain of our acquisitions may include other forms of consideration, including mandatorily redeemable liabilities and other earn-out arrangements. As of the acquisition date, we record such consideration, as applicable, at the estimated fair value of the expected future payments associated with the obligation. Any changes to the recorded fair value of the consideration are recognized in earnings in the period in which they occur.

If the actual results differ from the estimates and judgments used in these estimates, the amounts recorded in the financial statements may be exposed to potential impairment of the intangible assets and goodwill, as discussed in Impairment Assessment of Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets above.

Impairment Assessment of Equity Method Investments Without Readily Determinable Fair Values

Equity method investments are reviewed quarterly to determine whether a significant event or change in circumstances has occurred that may have an adverse effect on the fair value of each investment. When such events or changes occur, we evaluate the fair value compared to our carrying value of the investment. For investments in non-publicly traded companies, management's assessment of fair value is based on various valuation methodologies, including the option pricing model when the investment is in a preferred class of security, discounted cash flows, market multiples, and the impact of our contractual terms with the investee, as appropriate. We consider the assumptions that we believe a market participant would use in evaluating estimated future cash flows when employing the discounted cash flow methodologies. The ability to accurately predict future cash flows, especially in emerging and developing markets, may impact the determination of fair value. In the event the fair value of an investment declines below our carrying value, management is required to determine if the decline in fair value is other than temporary. If management determines the decline is other than temporary, an impairment charge is recorded.

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Investments in Variable Interest Entities

We hold equity investments in entities that are considered VIEs, including Nutrabolt and Chobani. We would be required to consolidate a VIE for which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary. To determine if we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we assess specific criteria and use judgment when determining if we have the power to direct the significant activities of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the VIE that may be significant to the VIE. Factors considered include risk and reward sharing, voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions, representation on a VIE's governance structure, existence of unilateral kick-out rights exclusive of protective rights or voting rights, and level of economic disproportionality between us and the VIE's other partner(s).

We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of any VIEs. Refer to Note 19 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our investments in VIEs.

EFFECT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards and recently adopted provisions of U.S. GAAP.

SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of our direct and indirect subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"), as defined in the indentures governing the Notes. The Guarantors are 100% owned either directly or indirectly by us and jointly and severally guarantee, subject to the release provisions described below, our obligations under the Notes. None of our subsidiaries organized outside of the U.S., any of the subsidiaries held by Maple Parent Holdings Corp. prior to the DPS Merger, or any of the subsidiaries acquired after the DPS Merger (collectively, the "Non-Guarantors") guarantee the Notes. The subsidiary guarantees with respect to the Notes are subject to release upon the occurrence of certain events, including the sale of all or substantially all of a subsidiary's assets, the release of the subsidiary's guarantee of our other indebtedness, our exercise of the legal defeasance option with respect to the Notes, and the discharge of our obligations under the applicable indenture.

The following schedules present the summarized financial information for Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the "Parent") and the Guarantors on a combined basis after intercompany eliminations; the Parent and the Guarantors' amounts due from and amounts due to Non-Guarantors are disclosed separately. The consolidating schedules are provided in accordance with the reporting requirements of Rule 13-01 under SEC Regulation S-X for the issuer and guarantor subsidiaries.

The summarized financial information for the Parent and Guarantors were as follows:

(in millions) For the Year Ended December 31, 2025

Income from operations 1,523

December 31,

(1)Includes $8 million and $115 million of intercompany receivables due to the Parent and Guarantors from the Non-Guarantors as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

(2)Includes $2,610 million and $1,997 million of intercompany payables due to the Non-Guarantors from the Parent and Guarantors as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risks arising from changes in market rates and prices, including movements in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices. We regularly enter into derivatives or other financial instruments to hedge or mitigate commercial risks. We do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes. Refer to Note 7 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information about our derivative instruments.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK

The majority of our net sales, expenses, and capital purchases are transacted in U.S. dollars. However, we have exposure with respect to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Our primary exposure to foreign exchange rates is the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso, and the Euro against the U.S. dollar, including significant anticipated Euro-denominated cash outflows resulting from the intended JDE Peet's Acquisition. Exchange rate gains or losses related to foreign currency transactions are recognized as transaction gains or losses in earnings as incurred.

We use derivative instruments such as foreign exchange forward contracts to manage a portion of our exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates. As of December 31, 2025, we had derivative contracts outstanding with notional values of $13,033 million, including approximately $11,810 million of forward contracts associated with the planned JDE Peet's Acquisition. These contracts mature at various dates through June 2027. The fair value of foreign currency derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting resulted in a net unrealized loss of $13 million as of December 31, 2025, and the impact of a 10% weakening in the U.S. dollar is estimated to decrease the fair value by approximately $68 million. The fair value of foreign currency derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting resulted in a net unrealized loss of $40 million as of December 31, 2025, and the impact of a 10% weakening in the U.S. dollar is estimated to increase the fair value by approximately $1,248 million. Any increase or decrease in the value of the foreign currency derivatives would have an approximately offsetting change in the underlying hedged risk.

INTEREST RATE RISK

We centrally manage our debt portfolio through the use of interest rate contracts and monitor our mix of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. As of December 31, 2025, the face value of our fixed-rate debt, excluding lease obligations, was $13,214 million, and our variable-rate debt was $3,060 million, inclusive of commercial paper. From time to time, we also enter into interest rate contracts that effectively result in variable-rate interest payments or receipts. These derivative instruments are generally based on SOFR and a credit spread. As of December 31, 2025, we had derivative contracts outstanding with aggregate notional value of $3.8 billion, $1.5 billion of which relate to planned future issuances of long-term debt, and maturing at various dates through November 2046.

We estimate that the potential impact to our interest rate expense associated with variable rate interest payments resulting from a hypothetical interest rate change of 1%, based on amounts outstanding as of December 31, 2025, would be an increase or decrease of approximately $69 million.

COMMODITY RISK

We are subject to market risks with respect to commodities because our ability to recover increased costs through higher pricing may be limited by the competitive environment in which we operate. Our principal commodities risks relate to our purchases of coffee beans, PET, Polypropylene, aluminum, diesel fuel, corn (for high fructose corn syrup), apple juice concentrate, sucrose, and natural gas (for use in processing and packaging).

We utilize commodities derivative instruments and supplier pricing agreements to hedge the risk of movements in commodity prices for limited time periods for certain commodities. As of December 31, 2025, we had derivative contracts outstanding with a notional value of $595 million maturing at various dates through January 2028. The fair market value of these contracts as of December 31, 2025 was a net asset of $18 million. As of December 31, 2025, a 10% change (up or down) in commodity prices is estimated to increase or decrease the fair value of these derivative instruments by approximately $60 million. Any change in the value of the commodities derivatives instruments would have an approximately offsetting change in the underlying hedged risk.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Page Number

Consolidated Statements of Income 51

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 52

Consolidated Balance Sheets 53

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 54

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity 56

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 57

1. Business and Basis of Presentation 57

2. Significant Accounting Policies 58

3. JDE Peet's Acquisition and Related Transactions 70

4. Other Acquisitions 71

5. Long-Term Obligations and Borrowing Arrangements 73

6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets 77

7. Derivatives 80

11. Earnings per Share 88

12. Employee Benefit Plans 89

13. Stock-Based Compensation 93

14. Equity Method Investments 95

16. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 99

17. Property, Plant, and Equipment 100

18. Commitments and Contingencies 101

19. Transactions with Variable Interest Entities 102

Reports of Independent Registered Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 34) 107

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Year Ended December 31,

Selling, general, and administrative expenses 5,351 5,013 4,912

Impairment of goodwill — 306 —

Impairment of intangible assets 78 412 2

Other operating (income) expense, net (5) 207 (26)

Other expense (income), net 134 (58) (61)

Earnings per common share:

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Year Ended December 31,

Other comprehensive income

Foreign currency translation adjustments 401 (612) 288

Total other comprehensive income (loss) 378 (591) 186

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,

(in millions, except share and per share data) 2025 2024

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,026 $ 510

Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 18 80

Trade accounts receivable, net 1,671 1,502

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 818 606

Property, plant, and equipment, net 3,230 2,964

Deferred tax assets 36 39

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Structured payables 25 41

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term obligations 3,105 2,642

Other current liabilities 785 835

Other non-current liabilities 3,091 2,753

Stockholders' equity:

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 102 (276)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 55,459 $ 53,430

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31,

Operating activities:

Provision for sales returns 60 70 61

Deferred income taxes 45 (254) (4)

Employee stock-based compensation expense 97 98 116

(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment (2) 16 (1)

Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency (6) 33 (13)

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives (1) 91 31

Settlements of interest rate contracts — — 54

Earnings of equity method investments (81) (42) (33)

Earned equity from distribution arrangements (54) (94) (44)

Impairment of goodwill — 306 —

Impairment of intangible assets 78 412 2

Other, net 26 — 6

Income taxes receivable and payable, net (141) 133 (199)

Other current and non-current assets (216) (227) (192)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (212) (196) (1,618)

Other current and non-current liabilities 173 — 10

Net change in operating assets and liabilities (1,003) (591) (1,747)

Investing activities:

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (149) (1,000) —

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (486) (563) (425)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment 14 4 9

Purchases of intangibles (17) (59) (56)

Investments in equity method investments (1) (7) (316)

Net cash used in investing activities $ (573) $ (1,614) $ (784)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Year Ended December 31,

Financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of Notes $ 2,000 $ 3,000 $ —

Net issuance (repayment) of commercial paper 594 (480) 1,697

Proceeds from term loan — 990 —

Repayment of term loan (990) — —

Proceeds from structured payables 31 49 130

Repayments of structured payables (47) (129) (148)

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements (31) (61) (62)

Payments on finance leases (129) (115) (95)

Deferred financing charges paid (134) (16) —

Other, net (5) (7) (6)

Net cash used in financing activities (999) (223) (832)

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents:

Net change from operating, investing, and financing activities 419 382 (287)

Effect of exchange rate changes 17 (41) 19

Acquisitions of businesses — 98 —

Dividends declared but not yet paid 312 312 299

Mandatory redemption liability at acquisition — 689 —

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(in millions, except per share data) Shares Amount

Other comprehensive income — — — — 186 186 — 186

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements — — (62) — — (62) — (62)

Stock-based compensation and stock options exercised — — 117 — — 117 — 117

Non-controlling interest surrender of shares — — — (1) — (1) 1 —

Other comprehensive loss — — — — (591) (591) — (591)

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements — — (61) — — (61) — (61)

Stock-based compensation and stock options exercised — — 99 — — 99 — 99

Other comprehensive income — — — — 378 378 — 378

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements — — (31) — — (31) — (31)

Stock-based compensation — — 97 — — 97 — 97

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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1. Business and Basis of Presentation

ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America that manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells hot and cold beverages and single serve brewing systems.

References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to "KDP", "we", "us", and "our" refer to Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and all wholly-owned subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements. Definitions of terms used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are included within the Master Glossary.

This Annual Report on Form 10-K refers to some of our owned or licensed trademarks, trade names, and service marks, which are referred to as our brands. All of the product names included herein are either KDP registered trademarks or those of our licensors.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

FISCAL YEAR END

Our fiscal year end is December 31, and our interim fiscal quarters are March 31, June 30, and September 30. One of our significant subsidiaries, Maple Parent Holdings Corp., has a fiscal year end of the last Saturday in December, and its interim fiscal quarters end every thirteenth Saturday. The fiscal year for Maple Parent Holdings Corp. includes 52 weeks for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. We do not adjust for the difference in fiscal year, as the difference is within the range permitted by the Exchange Act.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

We consolidate all wholly owned subsidiaries.

We consolidate investments in companies in which we hold the majority interest. In these cases, the third-party equity interest is referred to as non-controlling interest. Generally, non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component within equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are presented separately in the Consolidated Statements of Income. However, if the investment agreement contains a mandatorily redeemable financial instrument for the non-controlling interests, such mandatorily redeemable interests are recorded as a liability, rather than equity, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and no earnings are attributable to the non-controlling interests.

We would be required to consolidate VIEs for which we have been determined to be the primary beneficiary. To determine if we are the primary beneficiary, we assess specific criteria and use judgment when determining if we have the power to direct the significant activities of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the VIE that may be significant to the VIE. Factors considered include risk and reward sharing, voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions, representation on a VIE's governance structure, existence of unilateral kick-out rights exclusive of protective rights or voting rights, and level of economic disproportionality between us and the VIE's other partner(s). We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of any VIEs. However, future events may require us to consolidate VIEs if we become the primary beneficiary.

We use the equity method to account for investments in companies if the investment provides us with the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investee. Consolidated net income includes our proportionate share of the net income or loss of these companies. Judgment regarding the level of influence over each equity method investment includes considering key factors such as ownership interest, representation on the Board or similar governing body, participation in policy-making decisions, and material intercompany transactions.

We eliminate from our financial results all intercompany transactions between entities included in the consolidated financial statements.

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RECLASSIFICATIONS

We reclassified certain current and prior period amounts within the Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in order to conform to current year presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on our net income or total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents, respectively.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

USE OF ESTIMATES

The process of preparing our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts. These estimates and judgments are based on historical experience, future expectations, and other factors and assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates and judgments are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are revised when necessary. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period of change. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability, a three-level hierarchy has been established for fair value measurements. The three-level hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements is as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 - Valuations with one or more unobservable significant inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions.

The fair value of Notes and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 are based on quoted market prices for publicly traded securities.

We estimate fair values of financial instruments measured at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis to ensure they are calculated based on market rates to settle the instruments. These values represent the estimated amounts we would pay or receive to terminate agreements, taking into consideration current market rates and creditworthiness.

The mandatory redemption liability for GHOST is a liability measured on a recurring basis that is considered Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Refer to the Mandatory Redemption Liability section below for further information.

Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of each reporting period. There were no transfers of financial instruments between the levels of fair value hierarchy during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Acquisitions

We evaluate the facts and circumstances of each acquisition to determine whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or a business combination.

Asset Acquisitions

When substantially all of the fair value of the assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the transaction is accounted for as an asset acquisition. Direct transaction costs associated with asset acquisitions are capitalized.

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Business Combinations

We include the results of operations of the acquired business in the consolidated financial statements prospectively from the acquisition date. We allocate the purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquired entity generally based on their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair value of these assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquired entity is recorded as goodwill. During the measurement period, we will continue to obtain information to assist in determining the fair value of net assets acquired, which may differ from these preliminary estimates. Measurement period adjustments, if applicable, will be applied in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. Certain of our acquisitions may include other forms of consideration, including mandatorily redeemable liabilities and other earn-out arrangements. As of the acquisition date, we record such consideration, as applicable, at the estimated fair value of the expected future payments associated with the obligation. Any changes to the recorded fair value of the consideration are recognized in earnings in the period in which they occur.

Transaction expenses are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred. These charges primarily include direct third-party professional fees for advisory and consulting services and other incremental costs related to the acquisition.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments in short-term, highly liquid securities, with original maturities of three months or less.

We are exposed to potential risks associated with its cash and cash equivalents. We place our cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions. Deposits with these financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided; however, these deposits typically are redeemable upon demand and, therefore, we believe the financial risks associated with these financial instruments are minimal.

The carrying value of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents is valued as of the balance sheet date equating fair value and is classified as Level 1. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents reported with the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total of the same amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

December 31,

Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,026 $ 510

Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents(1) 18 80

Non-current restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents(2) — 18

(1)Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents consists primarily of amounts held in escrow in connection with the acquisition of GHOST as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, as well as Kalil Acquisition as of December 31, 2024, with a corresponding holdback liability recorded in Other current liabilities. Refer to Note 4 for additional information.

(2)Non-current restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, reported within Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, consists of amounts held in escrow in connection with the acquisition of GHOST as of December 31, 2024, with a corresponding holdback liability recorded in Other non-current liabilities. Refer to Note 4 for additional information.

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Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Expected Credit Losses

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest.

We are exposed to potential credit risks associated with our accounts receivable, as we generally do not require collateral on our accounts receivable. We determine the required allowance for expected credit losses using information such as customer credit history and financial condition, industry and market segment information, credit reports, and economic trends and conditions. Allowances can be affected by changes in the industry, customer credit issues, or customer bankruptcies, or expectations of any such events in a future period when reasonable and supportable. Historical information is utilized beyond reasonable and supportable forecast periods. Amounts are charged against the allowance when it is determined that expected credit losses may occur. Activity in the allowance for expected credit loss accounts was not significant for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited due to the large number of customers in various channels comprising our customer base. Walmart is a major customer as described in Note 9. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Walmart accounted for approximately $186 million and $205 million of trade receivables, respectively, which exceeded 10% of our total trade accounts receivable.

Inventories

Inventories consist of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Raw materials include various commodity costs for our ingredients and materials sourced from various providers. The costs of finished goods inventories manufactured by us include raw materials, direct labor, and indirect production and overhead costs. Finished goods also include the purchases of brewing systems and certain beverages from third-party manufacturers. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is measured using standard cost, which approximates first-in, first-out. We make adjustments for excess and obsolete inventories based on an assessment of slow-moving and obsolete inventories, determined by historical usage and demand.

The following table summarizes our inventories:

December 31,

Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net

Property, plant, and equipment is stated at cost plus capitalized interest on borrowings during the actual construction period of major capital projects, net of accumulated depreciation. Significant improvements which substantially extend the useful lives of assets are capitalized, and expenditures for repairs and maintenance which do not improve or extend the life of the assets are expensed as incurred. We capitalize certain computer software and software development costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining computer software for internal use, which are included in property, plant, and equipment. When property, plant, and equipment is sold, the costs and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any net gain or loss is recorded in Other operating (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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For financial reporting purposes, depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful asset lives as follows:

Type of Asset Useful Life

Buildings and improvements 3 to 40 years

Machinery and equipment 2 to 20 years

Cold drink equipment 2 to 7 years

Computer software 2 to 8 years

Leasehold improvements, which are primarily considered building improvements, are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the assets or the lease term. Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed and, when warranted, are updated.

We periodically review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. In order to assess recoverability, we compare the estimated undiscounted future pre-tax cash flows from the use of the group of assets, as defined, to the carrying amount of such assets. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the excess of the carrying amount of the group of assets over the long-lived asset's fair value, and any impairment loss is recorded in Other operating (income) expense, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, no impairment loss was recorded related to these assets.

Leases

We lease certain facilities and machinery and equipment, including fleet. These leases expire at various dates through 2044. Some lease agreements contain standard renewal provisions that allow us to renew the lease at rates equivalent to fair market value at the end of the lease term. Our lease agreements do not contain any material restrictive covenants. Certain leases with VIEs, which include manufacturing and distribution properties and our Frisco headquarters, contain an RVG at the end of the term. Refer to Note 19 for additional information about RVGs.

Operating leases are included within Other non-current assets, Other current liabilities, and Other non-current liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included within Property, plant, and equipment, net, Other current liabilities, and Other non-current liabilities. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Right of use assets and lease liabilities are recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term on the commencement date. When the rate implicit in the lease is not provided to us, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future minimum lease payments. Our incremental borrowing rate is determined using a portfolio of secured borrowing rates commensurate with the term of the lease and is reassessed on a quarterly basis.

We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for as a single lease component.

Sale-and-leaseback transactions occur when we sell assets to a third-party and subsequently lease them back. The resulting leases that qualify for sale-and-leaseback accounting are evaluated and accounted for as operating leases. A transaction that does not qualify for sale-and-leaseback accounting as a result of finance lease classification or the failure to meet certain revenue recognition criteria is accounted for as a financing transaction. For a financing transaction, we retain the assets sold within Property, plant, and equipment, net and record a financing obligation equal to the amount of cash proceeds received. Rental payments under such transactions are recognized as a reduction of the financing obligation and as interest expense using an effective interest method.

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Investments

Deferred Compensation Plan

We have a U.S. non-qualified defined contribution plan. Contributions under the non-qualified defined contribution plan are maintained in a rabbi trust and are not readily available to us. The rabbi trust consists of readily marketable equity securities, which are included in Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains or losses from such investments are charged to Other expense (income), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The corresponding deferred compensation liability is included in Other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes in this obligation recognized as adjustments to compensation expense and recorded in SG&A expenses.

Investments in Other Equity Securities

Effective December 31, 2024, we hold a majority interest in GHOST. This investment contains a mandatorily redeemable financial instrument for the non-controlling interests. Refer to Note 4 for further information about the GHOST Transactions.

We also hold investments in certain entities which are accounted for as equity method investments, equity securities with readily determinable fair value, or equity securities without readily determinable value.

The companies over which we exert significant influence, but do not control the financial and operating decisions, are accounted for as equity method investments. Equity method investments are reported at cost, which includes third-party transaction costs, and are adjusted each period for dividends paid, if any, as well as our share of the investee's net income or loss, unless the investment agreement indicates an alternative allocation of earnings or losses. Our share of the net income or loss resulting from these investments is recorded in Other expense (income), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. To the extent we earn additional equity in these investments from achieving certain contractual milestones in our distribution activities, the earned equity is recorded as a reduction in Cost of sales and included in the Earned equity from distribution arrangements line in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Any gains and losses resulting from the sale of these investments are recorded in Gain on sale of equity method investment. The carrying value of our equity method investments is reported in Equity method investments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Distributions received from equity method investments are classified using the cumulative earnings approach in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Our equity method investments in certain privately held entities do not have readily determinable fair values and are periodically evaluated for impairment. An impairment loss would be recorded whenever a decline in value of an investment below its carrying amount is determined to be other than temporary.

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Investments with readily determinable fair values for which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence are measured at fair value. Fair values of these equity securities are determined using quoted market prices from daily exchange traded markets, based on the closing price as of the balance sheet date, and are classified as Level 1 and reported in Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized mark-to-market gains and losses are recorded to Other expense (income), net. The following table presents the amount of unrealized mark-to-market losses (gains), net, on our Vita Coco investment recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to these securities during the periods presented:

For the Year Ended December 31,

Unrealized mark-to-market losses (gains)(1) $ 32 $ (17) $ (16)

(1)We sold our investment in Vita Coco and recorded a realized gain of $34 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are classified into two categories:

•intangible assets with definite lives subject to amortization, and

•intangible assets with indefinite lives not subject to amortization.

The majority of the intangible asset balance is made up of brands which we have determined to have indefinite useful lives. In arriving at the conclusion that a brand has an indefinite useful life, we review factors such as size, diversification, and market share of each brand. We expect to acquire, hold, and support brands for an indefinite period through consumer marketing and promotional support. We also consider factors such as our ability to continue to protect the legal rights that arise from these intangible assets indefinitely or the absence of any regulatory, economic, or competitive factors that could truncate the life of these intangible assets. If the criteria are not met, the brand is considered to have a finite useful life.

Identifiable intangible assets deemed to have determinable finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of which the expected economic benefit is derived. Amortization expense is recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The estimated useful lives of intangible assets with definite lives are as follows:

Type of Asset Useful Life

Acquired technology 20 years

Brands 5 to 10 years

Contractual arrangements 10 to 20 years

Customer relationships 10 to 40 years

Distribution rights 4 to 10 years

Trade names 10 years

Other 3 to 10 years

For intangible assets with definite lives, tests for impairment are performed if conditions exist that indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.

For goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, we perform quarterly analyses to evaluate whether any triggering events have occurred which may indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. We also conduct tests for impairment annually on the first day of the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

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For both goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the fair value of either the reporting unit or indefinite lived intangible asset is "more likely than not" less than its carrying value, also known as a Step 0 analysis. When performing a quantitative, or Step 1, analysis, we use the income approach, or in some cases a combination of income and market based approaches, to determine the fair value of our assets, as well as an overall consideration of market capitalization and enterprise value.

The tests for impairment include significant judgment in estimating the fair value of reporting units and intangible assets. Management's estimates of fair value, which fall under Level 3 and are non-recurring, are based on historical and forecasted revenues and profit performance and discount rates. Fair value is based on what the reporting units and intangible assets would be worth to a third-party market participant. Discount rates are based on a weighted average cost of equity and cost of debt, adjusted with various risk premiums.

Goodwill is assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. A reporting unit is the same as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. As of October 1, 2025, our reporting units were as follows:

Reportable Segments Reporting Units

U.S. Refreshment Beverages U.S. Beverage Concentrates

U.S. WD

DSD

GHOST

U.S. Coffee U.S. Coffee

International Canada Beverage Concentrates

Canada WD

Canada Coffee

Latin America Beverages

If the carrying value of the reporting unit or intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge will be recorded in current earnings for the difference up to the carrying value of the goodwill or intangible asset recorded. Refer to Note 6 for additional information.

Capitalized Customer Incentive Programs

We provide support to certain customers to cover various programs and initiatives to increase net sales, including contributions to customers or vendors for cold drink equipment used to market and sell our products. These programs and initiatives generally directly benefit us over a period of time. Accordingly, costs of these programs and initiatives are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The costs for these programs are amortized over the period to be directly benefited based upon a methodology consistent with our contractual rights under these arrangements.

Accounts Payable

We have agreements with third-party administrators which allow participating suppliers to track our payment obligations, and, if voluntarily elected by the supplier, to sell our payment obligations to financial institutions. Suppliers can sell one or more of our payment obligations at their sole discretion, and our rights and obligations to our suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are not impacted. We have no economic interest in a supplier's decision to enter into these agreements and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions.

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The table below summarizes activity in our outstanding obligations under supplier financing arrangements, which are confirmed as valid and included in accounts payable:

For the Year Ended December 31,

Balance, beginning of the period $ 1,740 $ 2,389

Effect of exchange rate changes 5 (9)

Balance, end of the period $ 1,378 $ 1,740

Structured Payables

In the event that we determine that a commercial arrangement described above is more representative of a financing transaction, the payment obligation would be reclassified to structured payables.

Additionally, we have entered into an agreement with a supply chain payment processing intermediary, for the intermediary to act as a virtual credit card sponsor. The card sponsor bills us the original payment amount, effectively financing the transaction. The agreement permits us to utilize the third party to make a broad range of payments.

Structured payables have equal priority with accounts payable and are treated as non-recourse obligations. We record interest for the period the structured payables obligation is outstanding and reflect the proceeds and payments related to these transactions as a financing activity in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Mandatory Redemption Liability

Certain of our acquisitions may include other forms of consideration, including mandatorily redeemable liabilities and other earn-out arrangements. As of the acquisition date, we record such consideration, as applicable, at the estimated fair value of the expected future payments associated with the obligation. Any changes to the recorded fair value of the consideration are recognized in earnings in the period in which they occur.

Subsequent to the date of acquisition, if future payments are expected to differ from our estimate as of the date of acquisition, any related fair value adjustments are recognized in the period that such expectation is considered probable. Changes in the fair value of payments are recorded within Other expense (income), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the fair value of our mandatory redemption liability for GHOST was estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation method, which incorporates significant inputs not observable in the market (Level 3 inputs) including forecasted EBITDA expectations, adjusting for market risks and volatility, calculating redemption prices, discounting to present terms with the cost of debt, and averaging results across scenarios to determine fair value, incorporating the market price of risk and volatility estimates from similar companies. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair value of our mandatory redemption liability associated with GHOST was $880 million and $689 million, respectively, and is included within Other non-current liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Pension and Post-retirement Medical Benefits

We have U.S. and foreign pension and PRMB plans which provide benefits to a defined group of employees who satisfy age and length of service requirements at our discretion. As of December 31, 2025, we have several stand-alone non-contributory defined benefit plans and PRMB plans. Depending on the plan, pension and PRMB benefits are based on a combination of factors, which may include salary, age, and years of service.

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Employee pension and PRMB plan obligations and the associated expense included in the consolidated financial statements are determined from actuarial analyses based on plan assumptions, employee demographic data, years of service, compensation, benefits and claims paid, and employer contributions. Non-cash settlement charges occur when the total amount of lump sum payments made to participants of various U.S. defined pension plans exceed the estimated annual interest and service costs.

The components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in Other expense (income), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The service cost component is included in either Cost of sales or SG&A expenses, depending on the classification of the employee's other compensation costs.

The objective with respect to the funding of our pension plans is to provide adequate assets for the payment of future benefits. Pursuant to this objective, we will fund the pension plans as required by governmental regulations and may consider discretionary contributions as conditions warrant.

We participate in several multi-employer pension plans and makes contributions to those plans, which are recorded in either Cost of sales or SG&A expenses, depending on the classification of the employee's other compensation costs.

Risk Management Programs

We retain selected levels of property, casualty, workers' compensation, health, cyber, and other business risks. Many of these risks are covered under conventional insurance and reinsurance programs with deductibles or self-insured retentions. Accrued liabilities related to the retained casualty and health risks are calculated based on loss experience and development factors, which contemplate a number of variables including claim history and expected trends, and are recorded in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability approach, which involves determining the temporary differences between assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting and the corresponding amounts recognized for tax purposes and computing the tax-related carryforwards at the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be reversed. The resulting amounts are deferred tax assets or liabilities. The total of taxes currently payable per the tax return, the deferred tax expense or benefit, and the impact of uncertain tax positions represents the income tax expense or benefit for the year for financial reporting purposes.

We periodically assess the likelihood of realizing our deferred tax assets based on the amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We base our judgment of the recoverability of deferred tax assets primarily on historical earnings, our estimate of current and expected future earnings, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies.

We establish income tax liabilities to remove some or all of the income tax benefit of any of our income tax positions at the time we determine that the positions become uncertain based upon one of the following: (1) the tax position is not "more likely than not" to be sustained, (2) the tax position is "more likely than not" to be sustained, but for a lesser amount, or (3) the tax position is "more likely than not" to be sustained, but not in the financial period in which the tax position was originally taken. The evaluation of whether or not a tax position is uncertain is based on the following: (1) we presume the tax position will be examined by the relevant taxing authority such as the IRS that has full knowledge of all relevant information, (2) the technical merits of a tax position are derived from authorities such as legislation and statutes, legislative intent, regulations, rulings, and case law, and their applicability to the facts and circumstances of the tax position, and (3) each tax position is evaluated without considerations of the possibility of offset or aggregation with other tax positions taken. We adjust these income tax liabilities when our judgment changes as a result of new information. Any change will impact income tax expense in the period in which such determination is made.

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Derivative Instruments

We are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in interest rates, FX rates, and commodity prices. We manage these risks through a variety of strategies, including the use of interest rate contracts, FX forward contracts, commodity forward, future, swap, and option contracts, and supplier pricing agreements.

We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. All derivative instruments are recorded on a gross basis, including those subject to master netting arrangements.

We formally designate and account for certain interest rate contracts and FX forward contracts that meet established accounting criteria under U.S. GAAP as cash flow hedges. For such contracts, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instruments is recorded, net of applicable taxes, in AOCI. When net income is affected by the variability of the underlying transaction, the applicable offsetting amount of the gain or loss from the derivative instrument deferred in AOCI is reclassified to net income. Cash flows from derivative instruments designated in a qualifying hedging relationship are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the underlying hedged items. If a cash flow hedge were to cease to qualify for hedge accounting, or were terminated, the derivatives would continue to be carried on the balance sheet at fair value until settled, and hedge accounting would be discontinued prospectively. If the underlying hedged transaction ceases to exist, any associated amounts reported in AOCI would be reclassified to earnings at that time.

For derivatives that are not designated or for which the designated hedging relationship is discontinued, the gain or loss on the instrument is recognized in earnings in the period of change.

We have exposure to credit losses from derivative instruments in an asset position in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the agreements. Historically, we have not experienced material credit losses as a result of counterparty nonperformance. We select and periodically review our counterparties based on credit ratings, limit our exposure to a single counterparty under defined guidelines, and monitor the market position of the derivative instruments upon execution of a hedging transaction and at least on a quarterly basis.

Loss Contingencies

Legal Matters

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