Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)

Currency in USD
26.92
+4.61(+20.66%)
Closed·
27.00+0.08(+0.30%)
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Unusual trading volume
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
23.9227.00
52 wk Range
20.6132.68
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
26.92
Open
23.93
Day's Range
23.92-27
52 wk Range
20.61-32.68
Volume
243.5K
Average Volume (3m)
70.04K
1-Year Change
-5.0106%
Book Value / Share
7.43
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
29.50
Upside
+9.58%
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 Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

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. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Chino, California.

Karat Packaging Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Q4 2025 EPS of $0.34 beat forecast by 30.77%; revenue hit $115.6M, up 13.7% YoY, exceeding expectations by 1.75%
  • Gross margin fell from 39.2% to 34.0% due to higher import costs; strategic shift in online sales improved contribution margins
  • Q1 2026 guidance projects 8-10% net sales growth with gross margin of 34-36%; full-year margin improvements expected
  • Operating income rose 16% to $8.5M; net income up 22.8% to $7.2M; adjusted EBITDA increased 10.6% to $12.5M
  • Stock gained 1.71% aftermarket to $23.21; executives cite eco-friendly product expansion and diversified sourcing as growth drivers
Last Updated: 12/03/2026, 22:30
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.1x22.9x12.3x
PEG Ratio
3.630.940.03
Price/Book
3.6x3.7x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x1.0x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.6%30.4%24.4%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock10.1%7.5%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 29.50
(+9.58% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BofA Securities
Sell24.00-10.85%22.00Maintain13/03/2026
BofA Securities
Sell22.00-18.28%27.00Downgrade17/11/2025
BofA Securities
Buy31.00+15.16%28.00Upgrade09/10/2025
BofA Securities
Hold28.00+4.01%-New Coverage13/08/2025
Truist Securities
Hold31.00+15.16%28.00Maintain12/05/2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.57%
Dividend Yield
6.69%
Industry Median 2.85%
Annualised payout
1.80
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+114.11%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 12, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.34 / 0.26
Revenue / Forecast
115.60M / 113.61M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

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

The Karat Packaging stock price today is 26.92 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Karat Packaging (KRT) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Karat Packaging?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Karat Packaging is "KRT."

Does Karat Packaging Pay Dividends? What’s The Current KRT Dividend Yield?

Yes, KRT Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Karat Packaging dividend yield is 6.69%.

What Is the Current Karat Packaging Market Cap?

As of today, Karat Packaging market cap is 537.42M USD.

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

The Karat Packaging EPS is currently 1.57 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Karat Packaging Earnings Date?

Karat Packaging's next earnings report will be released on 07/05/2026.

Is KRT a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Karat Packaging moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Karat Packaging Stock Split?

Karat Packaging has split 0 times. (See the KRT stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Karat Packaging Have?

Karat Packaging has 702 employees.

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

As of 16/03/2026, Karat Packaging (KRT) is trading at a price of 26.92 USD, with a previous close of 26.92 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 23.92 USD to 27.00 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 29.50 USD, with a high estimate of 35 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 +9.58% Upside potential.

What Is the KRT After Hours Price?

KRT's last after hours stock price is 27.00 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.08, or 0.30%.
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