Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) Stock Price & Analysis
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) is trading at USD 55.03, up 3.05% today, as of October 29, 2026 at 16:00 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
KRT last closed at USD 53.4; today's session has ranged USD 53.62–55.08 on volume of 31,229 shares. Market capitalization is $1.10B, with a 52-week range of USD 20.61–56.06 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
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Key facts (KRT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $493M, net income $50.2M (10.2% margin), free cash flow $55.6M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 21.8x (avg 16.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 46.5 (range 33–60).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +139.7% vs S&P 500 +13.2%; 5Y +209.6% vs S&P 500 +79.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.46, revenue estimate $140M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KRT)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $364M | $423M | $406M | $423M | $468M | $493M |
| Gross profit | $108M | $132M | $153M | $164M | $172M | — |
| Operating income | $23.1M | $30.0M | $42.1M | $37.8M | $41.4M | $63.1M |
| Net income | $20.8M | $23.6M | $32.5M | $30.0M | $31.5M | $50.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.12 | $1.19 | $1.63 | $1.49 | $1.56 | — |
| Free cash flow | $4.5M | $26.8M | $50.5M | $47.0M | $33.1M | $55.6M |
| Gross margin | 29.6% | 31.2% | 37.7% | 38.9% | 36.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.4% | 7.1% | 10.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| Net margin | 5.7% | 5.6% | 8.0% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Revenue growth | +23.3% | +16.1% | -4.1% | +4.2% | +10.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $6.5M | $16.0M | $49.4M | $59.9M | $37.9M | — |
| Total debt | $1.4M | $1.2M | $1.3M | — | — | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (KRT)
P/E 21.8x · P/S 2.2x · P/FCF 19.7x · P/B 6.6x · FCF yield 5.07% · Earnings yield 4.58% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.28%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 14.5x, Dec 2024 20.3x, Dec 2023 15.3x.
Analysts (KRT)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 46.5 (low 33, high 60).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Lake Street | Target raised | Buy | $39 → $50 |
| 2026-07-14 | B of A Securities | Target raised | Underperform | $23 → $34 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KRT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +139.7% | +209.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.2% | +79.3% |
| Per year | +139.9% | +25.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 37.2% | 40.6% |
| Max drawdown | -17.0% (Nov 2025→Nov 2025) | -42.8% (Nov 2021→Mar 2023) |
KRT earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $1.48 | $0.51 | Beat +190.2% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.34 | $0.32 | Beat +6.3% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.34 | $0.28 | Beat +21.4% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.37 | $0.39 | Miss −5.1% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
KRT recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K | Other material event “On August 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Karat Packaging Inc. (the "Company") declared an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.47 per share (the "Quarterly Dividend") on the Company's common stock, which will be paid on or about August 28, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2026. On August 5, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board has declared the Quarterly Dividend. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit…” |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
KRT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.46 | $0.46 | +0.0% | $140.3M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.43 | $0.51 | -15.7% | $131.4M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.72 | $1.82 | +49.5% | $524.9M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.33 | $2.43 | -4.1% | $569.4M | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 55.03 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.05% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 53.4 |
| Open | USD 53.62 |
| Day Range | USD 53.62 – 55.08 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 20.61 – 56.06 |
| Volume | 31,229 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.10B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KRT)
Nexqual's technical model rates KRT "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.36 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 51.44) |
| MACD | 0.8 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KRT)
Wall Street analysts rate KRT "Hold" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 46.5 (range USD 33–60), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 46.5 |
| High Target | USD 60 |
| Low Target | USD 33 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 1 |
Earnings (KRT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.46 |
| Revenue Estimate | $140.33M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.48 vs est 0.51 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.34 vs est 0.32 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.34 vs est 0.28 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.37 vs est 0.39 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KRT)
| Total Revenue | $493.38M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +9.90% |
| Gross Margin | +35.50% |
| Operating Margin | +8.71% |
| Profit Margin | +10.18% |
| ROE | +30.62% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.42 |
| Current Ratio | 2.25 |
| Total Cash | $54.14M |
| Total Debt | $72.72M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $55.58M (11.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KRT)
Nexqual rates Karat Packaging Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 41%, operating 13% (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $54M cash vs $73M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $56M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 11% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 30%, ROA 15.8% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (KRT)
| Insider Ownership | +58.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +38.04% |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.93M |
| Float | 8.50M |
| Short % of Float | +8.23% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
Leadership (KRT)
Karat Packaging Inc. is led by Alan Yu, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
| Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO | Alan Yu |
|---|---|
| CFO & Director | Jian Guo |
| Chief Revenue Officer | Daniel Quire |
Major Backers & Investors (KRT)
Notable institutional backers of Karat Packaging Inc. include Acadian Asset Management. LLC, Ranger Investment Management, L.p., American Century Companies Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 2.08% |
| Ranger Investment Management, L.p. | 1.67% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 1.32% |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | 1.16% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 1.16% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.15% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 2.97% |
| Vanguard Group | 1.96% |
| Geode Capital | 1.46% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.2% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
From Karat Packaging Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We have won a paper bag contract with one of our largest national chain accounts with forecast annualized revenue of approximately $17.0 million, and we are looking into replicating the success with our other customers.
- We offer multiple ordering channels, including telephone, email, electronic data interchange, Lollicup e-commerce store website and app, and storefronts on marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, eBay, TikTok, and Sysco.
- Our operating model entails generating the majority of our revenue from the distribution of products sourced from a diversified global network of nearly 150 vendors, complemented by select manufacturing capabilities in the U.S., which allows us to provide customers with broad product choices and customized offerings with short lead times.
- Our e-commerce platforms allow us to offer our entire range of products for online procurement and cross market other products to our customers.
Partnerships
- We work in close collaboration with our customers to develop products to meet the needs unique to their individual businesses.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Changes in tax laws or changes in our geographic mix of earnings could have a negative impact on our business and results of operations.
- Our current and future products may experience quality problems from time to time that can result in product returns, product recalls, credit claims, negative publicity, and even litigation, which could result in decreased sales and operating profit margin, and also bring harm to our brand.
- Our reputation and business could suffer due to non-compliance with ethical and legal standards by our suppliers and manufacturers.
- We may become involved in legal or regulatory proceedings and audits.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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