Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT)
| Market Cap | 534.43M +1.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 481.07M +11.7% |
| Net Income | 31.81M +5.3% |
| EPS | 1.58 +5.4% |
| Shares Out | 19.96M |
| PE Ratio | 16.94 |
| Forward PE | 15.18 |
| Dividend | $1.80 (6.72%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Volume | 122,966 |
| Open | 26.08 |
| Previous Close | 26.24 |
| Day's Range | 26.05 - 27.06 |
| 52-Week Range | 20.61 - 32.68 |
| Beta | 0.90 |
| Analysts | Sell |
| Price Target | 22.00 (-1.01%) |
| Earnings Date | May 7, 2026 |
About KRT
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... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Karat Packaging's revenue was $467.74 million, an increase of 10.67% compared to the previous year's $422.63 million. Earnings were $31.48 million, an increase of 5.01%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to one analyst, the rating for KRT stock is "Sell" and the 12-month stock price target is $22.0.
News
Karat Packaging price target raised to $39 from $35 at Lake Street
Lake Street raised the firm’s price target on Karat Packaging (KRT) to $39 from $35 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after what the firm calls “another strong…
Karat Packaging reports Q1 adjusted EPS 34c, consensus 32c
Reports Q1 revenue $116.95M, consensus $112.98M. “We started 2026 with a robust quarter, with year-over-year sales increasing almost 13 percent as momentum built throughout the quarter, accelerating f...
Karat Packaging Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
First quarter net sales rose 12.9% year-over-year, driven by strong online and eco-friendly product growth. Gross margin declined due to higher tariffs, but cost controls and sourcing diversification supported profitability. Full-year guidance projects low double-digit sales growth and stable margins.
Karat Packaging Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
— Strong Top-Line Growth and Solid Profitability — CHINO, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) ("Karat Packaging" or the "Company"), a specialty distributor and ...
Karat Packaging Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHINO, Calif., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (the “Company” or “Karat Packaging”), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and...
Karat Packaging to Report 2026 First Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, May 7, 2026
CHINO, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (“Karat” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KRT), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of environmentally friendly, disposable foodse...
Karat Packaging Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
Q4 2025 saw 13.7% sales growth, margin resilience despite higher tariffs, and strong eco-friendly product momentum. 2026 guidance calls for low double-digit sales growth, margin improvement, and continued market share gains, especially in paper bags.
Karat Packaging Q1 FY26 reveneu up 8%-10%
Sees Q1 adjusted EBITDA margin up low double-digits. The company said, “We continue to closely monitor tariff and foreign currency developments and adjust our global supply chain as appropriate. Durin...
Karat Packaging sees FY26 revenue up low double-digits
Gross margin and adjusted EBITDA margin for full year 2026 expected to continue to improve compared with the prior year, under current global tariff policy. “Our new paper bags product…
Karat Packaging reports Q4 EPS 34c vs. 28c last year
Reports Q4 revenue $115.62M, consensus $113.95M. “We finished 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, demonstrating the strength and resilience of our business model and our ability to continue to drive…
Karat Packaging Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
— Continued Profitable Growth and Business Expansion — CHINO, Calif., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (“Karat” or the “Company”), a specialty distributor and manu...
Karat Packaging to Report 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHINO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (“Karat” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KRT), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of environmentally friendly, disposable foodser...
Karat Packaging finalizes sourcing arrangements in South America
Karat Packaging (KRT) has finalized new sourcing arrangements and begun importing certain products from South America, further diversifying its global supply network and reinforcing its long-term cost...
Karat Packaging Broadens Global Sourcing Strategy with New Sourcing Arrangements in South America
CHINO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (the “Karat” or “Company”), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related ...
Karat Packaging downgraded to Underperform from Buy at BofA
BofA downgraded Karat Packaging (KRT) to Underperform from Buy with a price target of $22, down from $27.
Karat Packaging Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025
Q3 2025 saw record net sales up 10.4% year-over-year, driven by strong volume and new product launches, despite margin pressure from tariffs. A major paper bag contract is expected to add $20M annually, with plans to scale to $100M. Share repurchase and dividend programs were announced.
Karat Packaging Reports 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results
CHINO, Calif., Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (“Karat” or the “Company”), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of environmentally friendly, disposable foodser...
Karat Packaging board authorizes $15 share repurchase program
The board authorized its first-ever share repurchase program to purchase up to $15.0 million of the Company’s common stock.
Karat Packaging Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend; Initiates First-Ever Share Repurchase Program
CHINO, Calif., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (the “Company” or “Karat”), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related ...
Karat Packaging to Report 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, November 6, 2025
CHINO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (“Karat” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KRT), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of environmentally friendly, disposable foodser...
Karat Packaging’s Lollicup USA relocates HQ to Rockwall, Texas
Karat Packaging (KRT) announced its business operating subsidiary, Lollicup USA Inc., has relocated its headquarters to Rockwall, Texas, from Chino, California.
Lollicup USA Relocates Headquarters to Rockwall, Texas
ROCKWALL, Texas, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, today announced it...
BofA upgrades two, downgrades two in packaging and paper ahead of earnings
BofA double upgraded LP Building Solutions (LPX) to Buy from Underperform with a $112 price target and upgraded Karat Packaging (KRT) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of…
Karat Packaging upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofA
BofA upgraded Karat Packaging (KRT) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $31, up from $28.
Karat Packaging to Present at Lake Street's 9th Annual Best Ideas Growth Conference, September 11
CHINO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, today announced that...