Karat Packaging, Inc. (KRT)
NASDAQ:KRT
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KRT Stock Chart & Stats
$30.20
$0.21(0.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$30.20
$0.21(0.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.61 - $32.68
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.30K
Average Volume (3M)105.06K
Market Cap
$530.04M
Enterprise Value$577.91M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$34.42M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$76.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.7
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.94%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding19,963,732
10 Day Avg. Volume141,037
30 Day Avg. Volume105,060
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.08
Price to Book (P/B)3.03
Price to Sales (P/S)0.97
P/FCF Ratio15.45
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.09
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.50
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.50Price Target Upside4.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$525.86M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital AllocationA new share buyback program combined with a strong dividend and potential M&A activity strengthens capital allocation options to enhance shareholder returns.
New Product Category WinWin in paper bags, a new product category for the company, expands the addressable market by securing large customers such as Chili’s and may drive meaningful revenue growth over the next two years.
Sales MomentumImpressive sales momentum despite a tough macro backdrop indicates resilient customer demand that could support upside to revenue forecasts.
Bears Say
Guidance And ValuationQuarterly guidance that fell below forecasts and a reduced price objective point to a softer growth outlook that could keep the stock under pressure until performance stabilizes.
Margin CompressionAnalyst downgrade citing margin pressure highlights weakening profitability as gross margins have contracted and may remain under pressure.
Rising Input CostsHigher labor, shipping and tariff-related costs are weighing on operating margins and could limit margin recovery even if revenue growth continues.
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 $32.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Karat Packaging, Inc.’s market cap?
Karat Packaging, Inc.’s market cap is $530.04M.
When is Karat Packaging, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Karat Packaging, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Karat Packaging, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Karat Packaging, Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.308 by $0.032.
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 7.94%. See more information on Karat Packaging, Inc. dividends here
What is Karat Packaging, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Karat Packaging, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Karat Packaging, Inc. have?
Karat Packaging, Inc. has 19,963,732 shares outstanding.
What happened to Karat Packaging, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Karat Packaging, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.308. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.695%.
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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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$31.50 (4.30% Upside)
$31.50 (4.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KRT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 70.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Karat Packaging, Inc.
Karat Packaging Inc. manufactures and distributes single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms used in various restaurant and foodservice settings. It provides food and take-out containers, bags, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, equipment, gloves, and other products under the Karat Earth brand. The company offers its products to domestic and regional distributors, restaurant chains, retail establishments, and online customers. It also provides new product development, design, printing, and logistics services. Karat Packaging Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Chino, California.
KRT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally positive operational and top-line story: strong revenue growth (+12.9% YoY), accelerating online sales, improving supply diversification, and healthy cash generation and dividends. However, margin pressure from higher tariffs, elevated import costs, and commodity/oil price risk are notable headwinds that compressed gross and EBITDA margins. Management provided cautious but constructive guidance (Q2 sales +8%–10%, gross margin 35%–37%, full-year low-double-digit growth) and is executing pricing and sourcing actions to mitigate cost pressures. On balance, the company shows solid execution and growth momentum while addressing near-term cost challenges.View all KRT earnings summariesKRT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$31.50
▲(4.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
57.29% Insiders
6.99% Mutual Funds
7.35% Other Institutional Investors
21.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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