COST vs KDP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Costco Wholesale Corporation vs Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COST | KDP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949.58 | $29.56 |
| Market cap | $421.12B | $40.23B |
| P/E ratio | 47.4 | 29.9 |
| ROE | 29.15% | 5.10% |
| Profit margin | 3.01% | 7.10% |
| Revenue growth | 21.50% | 75.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 3.11% |
| Beta | 0.86 | 0.41 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COST vs KDP in plain English
- COST is the bigger company — about 10.5× the market cap of KDP.
- KDP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.9 vs 47.4).
- COST earns a higher return on equity (29% vs 5%).
- KDP is growing revenue faster (76% vs 22%).
- KDP has the higher dividend yield (3.11% vs 0.62%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Costco Wholesale Corporation would be worth today.
KDP return calculator
See what $1,000 in Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.