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KRT Stock Chart & Stats
$49.44
$1.43(3.62%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$49.44
$1.43(3.62%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.61 - $50.81
Previous Close$41.26
Volume128.66K
Average Volume (3M)148.88K
Market Cap
$1.00B
Enterprise Value$699.16
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$54.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$72.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.9
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.51
Shares Outstanding19,931,720
10 Day Avg. Volume123,671
30 Day Avg. Volume148,883
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$47.00Price Target Upside-4.94% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$524.16M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-Free Balance SheetZero debt gives Karat financial flexibility to fund inventory, distribution capacity and growth without an interest burden. Strong ROE of about 32% also indicates that capital is being deployed productively, supporting resilience through demand cycles.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow, with free cash flow nearly matching net income, demonstrates meaningful earnings quality. This supports dividends, repurchases and reinvestment while reducing reliance on external financing for expansion.
Online Channel GrowthRapid online growth expands access to smaller foodservice operators and diversifies distribution beyond traditional channels. Continued digital scale can improve customer reach, order frequency and fulfillment economics over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Nonrecurring Tariff BenefitThe refund materially inflated reported profitability and cash flow but is not expected to recur at a meaningful level in Q3. Comparisons will therefore become more difficult, and sustainable earnings are substantially below the latest headline results.
Margin And Cost PressureHigher product, import and transportation costs are pressuring underlying margins, while management expects a substantial step-down from Q2 profitability. Sustained pricing, sourcing and cost controls will be needed to protect normalized earnings power.
Uneven Demand MixModest consolidated growth and a sharp retail decline indicate uneven demand across channels. Although online and chain-account opportunities provide offsets, weakness in retail and variable customer activity could limit the consistency of future revenue expansion.
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 $50.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Karat Packaging Inc’s market cap?
Karat Packaging Inc’s market cap is $1.00B.
When is Karat Packaging Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Karat Packaging Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Karat Packaging Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Karat Packaging Inc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $1.01.
Is Karat Packaging Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Karat Packaging Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Karat Packaging Inc pay dividends?
Karat Packaging Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.47 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.65%. See more information on Karat Packaging Inc dividends here
What is Karat Packaging Inc’s EPS estimate?
Karat Packaging Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Karat Packaging Inc have?
Karat Packaging Inc has 19,931,720 shares outstanding.
What happened to Karat Packaging Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Karat Packaging Inc reported an EPS of $1.48 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.47. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.139%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Karat Packaging Inc Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$47.00 (-4.94% Downside)
$47.00 (-4.94% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KRT Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 70.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $599.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
118.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.29%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Karat Packaging Inc
Karat Packaging Inc. is a company dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of various single-use consumables. These items, crafted from materials such as traditional plastics, paper, and environmentally friendly biopolymer-based or other compostable forms, are primarily intended for use across the restaurant and broader foodservice sectors. Its product range is extensive, encompassing items like containers for food and carry-out orders, packaging bags, general tableware, drinking cups, matching lids, disposable cutlery, straws, specialized beverage components, necessary equipment, and protective gloves, many of which are sold under its "Karat Earth" label. The company supplies its merchandise to a diverse clientele, including national and regional wholesale distributors, large restaurant groups, retail outlets, and direct online purchasers. Furthermore, Karat Packaging offers supplementary services such as innovation in new product lines, graphic design, custom printing, and comprehensive logistics solutions. The firm was established in 2000 and operates from its main office situated in Chino, California.
KRT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of solid operational momentum—record sales, strong online growth, expanded customer wins, distribution center investment, sourcing diversification and improved reported profitability—largely amplified by a significant one-time IEEPA tariff refund. Underlying metrics (gross margin excluding refund, rising product/import and shipping costs, retail channel decline and higher operating expenses) temper the headline results. Management provided conservative near-term margin guidance reflecting minimal expected refunds and highlighted actions to control shipping and SG&A costs.View all KRT earnings summariesKRT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$47.00
▼(-4.94% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
57.38% Insiders
7.24% Mutual Funds
6.78% Other Institutional Investors
20.83% Public Companies and
Individual Investors