Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) Stock Price & Analysis
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) rose 2.04% to USD 39.52 as of July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KRT last closed at USD 38.73; the session ranged USD 38.11–39.56 on volume of 93,477 shares. Market capitalization is $788.97M, with a 52-week range of USD 20.61–39.56 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 39.52 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.04% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 38.73 |
| Open | USD 38.79 |
| Day Range | USD 38.11 – 39.56 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 20.61 – 39.56 |
| Volume | 93,477 shares |
| Market Cap | $788.97M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KRT)
Nexqual's technical model rates KRT "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 86.57 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 31.24) |
| MACD | 2.27 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KRT)
Wall Street analysts rate KRT "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 36.5 (range USD 34–39), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 36.5 |
| High Target | USD 39 |
| Low Target | USD 34 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 1 |
Earnings (KRT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.51 |
| Revenue Estimate | $135.46M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.57 vs est 0.6 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KRT)
| Total Revenue | $481.07M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +12.90% |
| Gross Margin | +35.94% |
| Operating Margin | +7.24% |
| Profit Margin | +6.61% |
| ROE | +20.92% |
| Debt / Equity | 49.33 |
| Current Ratio | 2.29 |
| Total Cash | $34.42M |
| Total Debt | $76.55M |
| Free Cash Flow | $29.83M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KRT)
Nexqual rates Karat Packaging Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 36%, operating 7% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $34M cash vs $77M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $30M, 6% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 21%, ROA 8.7% |
Ownership (KRT)
| Insider Ownership | +57.98% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +33.67% |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.96M |
| Float | 8.53M |
| Short % of Float | +3.39% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
Leadership (KRT)
Karat Packaging Inc. is led by Alan Yu (age 55), Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
| Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO | Alan Yu (age 55) |
|---|---|
| CFO & Director | Jian Guo (age 46) |
| Chief Revenue Officer | Daniel Quire (age 42) |
Major Backers & Investors (KRT)
Notable institutional backers of Karat Packaging Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Ranger Investment Management, L.p., Acadian Asset Management. LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.42% |
| Ranger Investment Management, L.p. | 1.63% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 1.34% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 1.16% |
| De Lisle Partners LLP | 1.15% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.05% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 4.18% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.84% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.09% |
| Geode Capital | 1.07% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
From Karat Packaging Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
- The diversity of our customer types allows us to maintain a broad product offering while providing us with the ability to source products efficiently, as we are able to sell many products across multiple customer segments.
Partnerships
- We work in close collaboration with our customers to develop products to meet the needs unique to their individual businesses.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.