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Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)
NASDAQ:KRT
KRT Stock Chart & Stats
$22.50
$0.21(0.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$22.50
$0.21(0.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.61 - $33.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.30K
Average Volume (3M)136.09K
Market Cap
$459.07M
Enterprise Value$564.44M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.97M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$92.03M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.2
Beta1.18
Next Earnings
Mar 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.37
Shares Outstanding20,099,504
10 Day Avg. Volume172,780
30 Day Avg. Volume136,089
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.53
Price to Book (P/B)3.89
Price to Sales (P/S)1.43
P/FCF Ratio13.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.00Price Target Upside55.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Product ExpansionKarat Packaging is ramping its offering of bags to customers like Chili’s with a significant revenue target over the next two years.
Sales PerformanceSales momentum was impressive, especially in the face of a tough macro backdrop.
Shareholder ReturnsA new share buyback gives Karat another tool to return value to shareholders beyond a strong dividend and potential M&A activity.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceGuidance for the fourth quarter was below forecasts despite revenue growth being largely in line.
Margin PressureHigher labor and shipping costs continued to weigh on margins for Karat Packaging.
Valuation ConcernsThe price objective for Karat Packaging was reduced to $22, reflecting a lower valuation and growth outlook.
Karat Packaging Inc News
KRT FAQ
What was Karat Packaging Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Karat Packaging Inc lowest stock price was $20.61 and its highest was $33.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Karat Packaging Inc’s market cap?
Karat Packaging Inc’s market cap is $459.07M.
When is Karat Packaging Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Karat Packaging Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 12, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Karat Packaging Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Karat Packaging Inc released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2025. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.377 by -$0.007.
Is Karat Packaging Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Karat Packaging Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Karat Packaging Inc pay dividends?
Karat Packaging Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.67%. See more information on Karat Packaging Inc dividends here
What is Karat Packaging Inc’s EPS estimate?
Karat Packaging Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Karat Packaging Inc have?
Karat Packaging Inc has 20,099,504 shares outstanding.
What happened to Karat Packaging Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Karat Packaging Inc reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.377. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.301%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Karat Packaging Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KRT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Karat Packaging Inc Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$35.00 (55.56% Upside)
$35.00 (55.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KRT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 70.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 11.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Karat Packaging Inc
Karat Packaging Inc (KRT) is a leading provider of disposable foodservice packaging solutions headquartered in the United States. The company specializes in manufacturing and distributing a wide range of products, including paper and plastic food containers, cups, plates, cutlery, and straws. Serving various sectors such as restaurants, catering services, and retail, Karat Packaging aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging options while maintaining quality and affordability.
KRT Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Despite strong sales growth and strategic expansions, the company faced significant challenges with decreased margins, lower net income, and softness in the retail channel. The introduction of a stock repurchase program and expansion in new product categories indicate confidence in future growth, but current financial pressures temper the overall outlook.View all KRT earnings summariesKRT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$35.00
▲(55.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
56.80% Insiders
6.90% Mutual Funds
7.42% Other Institutional Investors
22.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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