Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)

Currency in USD
24.95
-0.06(-0.24%)
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24.950.00(0.00%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
24.3125.14
52 wk Range
20.6133.89
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
25.01
Open
24.9
Day's Range
24.31-25.14
52 wk Range
20.61-33.89
Volume
73.71K
Average Volume (3m)
112.05K
1-Year Change
-15.6525%
Book Value / Share
7.69
Fair Value
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Price Target
28.50
Upside
+14.23%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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RSI suggests the stock is in overbought territory

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 Company Profile

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 Q3/2025

  • Karat Packaging exceeded Q3 2025 expectations with EPS of $0.37 (vs $0.36 forecast) and revenue of $124.5M (up 10.4% YoY), despite stock falling 5.36% after hours.
  • Gross margin declined to 34.5% from 38.6% YoY due to increased import costs and tariffs, prompting the company to increase domestic sourcing.
  • CEO Alan Yu announced plans to scale the paperback product line to generate over $100M in additional annual revenue as part of strategic growth initiatives.
  • For Q4 2025, management forecasts 10-14% net sales growth with projected gross margin between 33-35%, expressing optimism about the 2026 business pipeline.
  • CFO Jian Guo outlined capital allocation strategy, indicating potential dividends or investments when short-term deposits exceed $20M.
Last Updated: 2025-11-06, 06:18 p/m
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P/E Ratio
16.6x21.4x12.6x
PEG Ratio
2.620.700.03
Price/Book
3.2x5.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x1.0x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
14.2%27.1%14.9%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock−3.3%5.1%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 28.50
(+14.23% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BofA Securities
Sell22.00-11.82%27.00DowngradeNov 17, 2025
BofA Securities
Buy31.00+24.25%28.00UpgradeOct 09, 2025
BofA Securities
Hold28.00+12.22%-New CoverageAug 13, 2025
Truist Securities
Hold31.00+24.25%28.00MaintainMay 12, 2025
Stifel
Buy36.00+44.29%36.00MaintainMar 14, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.50%
Dividend Yield
7.21%
Industry Median 2.95%
Annualized payout
1.80
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+112.91%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 06, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.37 / 0.36
Revenue / Forecast
124.50M / 124.00M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KRT Income Statement

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FAQ

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

The Karat Packaging stock price today is 24.95

What Stock Exchange Does Karat Packaging Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Karat Packaging?

The stock symbol for Karat Packaging is "KRT."

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

The Karat Packaging dividend yield is 7.21%.

What Is the Karat Packaging Market Cap?

As of today, Karat Packaging market cap is 501.48M.

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

The Karat Packaging EPS (TTM) is 1.50.

When Is the Next Karat Packaging Earnings Date?

Karat Packaging will release its next earnings report on Mar 12, 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 Buy.

How Many Times Has Karat Packaging Stock Split?

Karat Packaging has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Karat Packaging Have?

Karat Packaging has 702 employees.

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

As of Jan 18, 2026, Karat Packaging (KRT) is trading at a price of 24.95, with a previous close of 25.01. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 24.31 to 25.14, while its 52-week range spans from 20.61 to 33.89.

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

The average 12-month price target for Karat Packaging is USD28.5, with a high estimate of USD35 and a low estimate of USD22. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +14.23% Upside potential.

What Is the KRT Premarket Price?

KRT's last pre-market stock price is 25.00. The pre-market share volume is 2.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.01, or -0.04%.
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