JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee company, has unveiled a sweeping new strategy titled “Reignite the Amazing”, aimed at accelerating profitable growth and unlocking long-term value. The announcement was made during the company’s Capital Markets Day in Amsterdam.
The brand-led strategy focuses on simplifying the company’s portfolio, streamlining operations, and doubling down on high-potential growth opportunities. Central to the plan are three major brands: Peet’s, L’OR, and Jacobs, along with ten local icons that are expected to drive long-term consumer relevance and performance.
JDE Peet’s is targeting EUR 500 million in net productivity savings, with more than 50% of that goal expected to be achieved by the end of 2027. Half of these savings will be reinvested into growth initiatives, while the other half will support profit expansion.
“JDE Peet’s is a fantastic company with strong foundations,” said Rafa Oliveira, CEO of JDE Peet’s. “As the world’s largest pure-play coffee company, we are uniquely positioned to capture the long-term opportunities this resilient and vibrant coffee category offers. Our new strategy is focused, ambitious, and designed to combine the scale of an industry leader with the agility and mindset of a startup.”
The company has set medium-term financial targets to support the new strategy. Between 2026 and 2027, JDE Peet’s aims to grow gross profit by 1–3%, adjusted EBIT by 3–4%, and generate around EUR 2 billion in free cash flow. By 2028–2029, these targets rise to 3–4% gross profit growth, 4–5% EBIT growth, and at least EUR 2 billion in cash flow. Looking further ahead, from 2030 to 2032 and beyond, the company projects 4–7% gross profit growth, 5–8% EBIT growth, and a minimum of EUR 3.5 billion in free cash flow.
As part of its transformation, JDE Peet’s will also refocus its capital allocation strategy. This includes directing resources toward its priority brands, strengthening the balance sheet with a net leverage target of 2x, increasing shareholder returns through dividend growth and share buybacks, and pursuing more selective, asset-light mergers and acquisitions.
The comprehensive plan positions JDE Peet’s to reinforce its leadership in the global coffee market while delivering sustained value to shareholders and customers alike.