Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) Stock Price & Analysis
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) fell 1.24% to USD 47.74 as of September 9, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KRT last closed at USD 48.34; the session ranged USD 47.73–49.73 on volume of 6,046 shares. Market capitalization is $951.54M, with a 52-week range of USD 20.61–50.81 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, September 9, 2026 at 13:45 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of September 9, 2026 at 13:45 UTC)
| Price | USD 47.74 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.24% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 48.34 |
| Open | USD 47.88 |
| Day Range | USD 47.73 – 49.73 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 20.61 – 50.81 |
| Volume | 6,046 shares |
| Market Cap | $951.54M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KRT)
Nexqual's technical model rates KRT "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of September 9, 2026 at 13:45 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.06 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 42.54) |
| MACD | 1.46 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KRT)
Wall Street analysts rate KRT "None" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 41.5 (range USD 33–50), per Nexqual as of September 9, 2026 at 13:45 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 41.5 |
| High Target | USD 50 |
| Low Target | USD 33 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 1 |
Financial Health Score (KRT)
Nexqual rates Karat Packaging Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of September 9, 2026 at 13:45 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 36%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $54M cash vs $73M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $31M, 7% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 31%, ROA 7.3% |
Leadership (KRT)
Karat Packaging Inc. is led by Alan Yu (age 55), Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of September 9, 2026 at 13:45 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, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, Ranger Investment Management, L.p., according to Nexqual as of September 9, 2026 at 13:45 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.43% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 2.08% |
| Ranger Investment Management, L.p. | 1.67% |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | 1.16% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 1.16% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.15% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 4.51% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.87% |
| Geode Capital | 1.46% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.2% |
Source: Nexqual, September 9, 2026 at 13:45 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: September 9, 2026 at 13:45 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.