Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)

Currency in USD
27.01
-1.06(-3.78%)
Closed·
27.010.00(0.00%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
26.7728.25
52 wk Range
20.6132.68
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
28.07
Open
28.09
Day's Range
26.77-28.25
52 wk Range
20.61-32.68
Volume
125.36K
Average Volume (3m)
81.37K
1-Year Change
-10.7403%
Book Value / Share
7.39
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
31.50
Upside
+16.62%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years

Karat Packaging Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 31.50
(+16.62% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Lake Street
Buy39.00+44.39%35.00MaintainMay 08, 2026
BofA Securities
Sell24.00-11.14%22.00MaintainMar 13, 2026
BofA Securities
Sell22.00-18.55%27.00DowngradeNov 17, 2025
BofA Securities
Buy31.00+14.77%28.00UpgradeOct 09, 2025
BofA Securities
Hold28.00+3.67%-New CoverageAug 13, 2025

Karat Packaging Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Karat Packaging Q1 2026 EPS of $0.34 beat forecast of $0.26 by 30.77%; revenue rose 12.9% YoY to $116.9M, exceeding estimates of $115.97M.
  • Gross margin compressed to 35.5% from 39.3% YoY due to higher import costs and tariffs; net income increased 4.8% to $7.1M despite margin pressure.
  • Stock price climbed 3.23% to $30.64 in after-hours trading following the earnings beat, reflecting strong investor confidence in results.
  • Online sales surged 9.8% YoY with full-year 2026 online revenue projected to exceed $100M; eco-friendly products driving growth momentum.
  • Management projects Q2-Q4 EPS between $0.26-$0.60; executives cite diversified sales channels and strategic sourcing to offset tariff headwinds.
Last Updated: 08/05/2026, 04:10
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 07, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.34 / 0.26
Revenue / Forecast
116.9M / 115.97M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.59%
Dividend Yield
6.41%
Industry Median 3.26%
Annualised payout
1.80
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+114.11%
Growth Streak

KRT Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
KRT
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.6x24.2x12.8x
PEG Ratio
4.010.740.03
Price/Book
3.8x3.5x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x0.8x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.6%20.8%18.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Karat Packaging Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms used in various restaurant and foodservice settings. It offers food and take-out containers, bags, boxes, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, gloves, utensils, janitorial and warehouse supplies, and other products under the Karat Earth brand. The company also distributes food and beverage items, such as syrups, boba tea, and coffee drinks; and provides new product development, design, printing, and logistics services. It offers its products to national and regional distributors, restaurant chains, retail establishments, and online customers. Karat Packaging Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Chino, California.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
2.32M11.62%65.09M
Other Institutional Investors
4.17M20.91%117.16M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
13.47M67.48%378.13M
Total
19.96M100.00%560.38M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.2.86%570,31016,009
The Vanguard Group, Inc.2.56%511,44014,356

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FAQ

What Is the Karat Packaging (KRT) Stock Price Today?

The Karat Packaging stock price today is 27.01 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Karat Packaging Trade On?

Karat Packaging is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Karat Packaging?

The stock symbol for Karat Packaging is "KRT."

What Is the Karat Packaging Market Cap?

As of today, Karat Packaging market cap is 535.63M USD.

What Is Karat Packaging's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Karat Packaging EPS (TTM) is 1.59.

When Is the Next Karat Packaging Earnings Date?

Karat Packaging will release its next earnings report on Aug 06, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KRT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Karat Packaging Stock Split?

Karat Packaging has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Karat Packaging Have?

Karat Packaging has 666 employees.

What is the current trading status of Karat Packaging (KRT)?

As of May 11, 2026, Karat Packaging (KRT) is trading at a price of 27.01 USD, with a previous close of 28.07 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 26.77 USD to 28.25 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 20.61 USD to 32.68 USD.

What Is Karat Packaging (KRT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Karat Packaging is 31.50 USD, with a high estimate of 39 USD and a low estimate of 24 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +16.62% Upside potential.

What Is the KRT Premarket Price?

KRT's last pre-market stock price is 28.69 USD. The pre-market share volume is 230.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.62, or 2.21%.
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