KRT
Karat Packaging Inc.
$29.03
+2.04%
$583.3M
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Vol
Market Cap$583.3M
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (10%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$18.2M
Inst. Activity3 buys / 0 sells
SEC Reports1
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
May 29, 2026
other
Karat Packaging to Participate in Wells Fargo 16th Annual Global Industrials & Materials Conference
Karat Packaging to Participate in Wells Fargo 16th Annual Global Industrials & Materials Conference
May 15, 2026
Insider
Guo Jian sold 2,733 shares
Chief Financial Officer @ $26.28 ($71.8K)
May 15, 2026
Insider
Quire Daniel sold 2,065 shares
Chief Revenue Officer @ $26.28 ($54.3K)
May 15, 2026
Insider
Yu Alan sold 2,124 shares
Chief Executive Officer @ $26.28 ($55.8K)
May 6, 2026
SEC
Karat Packaging declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on May 28, 2026 to holders of rec
8-K — Impact 2/10
Inst.
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP — ADD
131,732 shares ($3.0M)
Inst.
BANK OF AMERICA CORP — ADD
15,197 shares ($343.0K)
Mar 12, 2026
Press
Karat Packaging reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue up 13.7% to $115.6 million an
Impact 7/10
Price Targets
$31.00
+6.1% upside
Buy
Current $29.22
Low $23.00
Median $31.00
High $39.00
2 analysts
$23.00
$39.00
Analyst Ratings
0Strong Buy
1Buy
3Hold
5Sell
1Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | William Blair | UPGRADE | Market Perform → Outperform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.51 ▼ -10.5% | $0.51 — $0.51 | -11% YoY | 1 |
| Next Q | $0.46 ▼ -14.8% | $0.46 — $0.46 | 24% YoY | 1 |
| Current FY | $1.82 ▼ -9.9% | $1.82 — $1.82 | 13% YoY | 1 |
| Next FY | $2.43 ▲ +6.6% | $2.43 — $2.43 | 34% YoY | 1 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
2/10
Karat Packaging declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on May 28, 2026 to holders of rec
May 6, 2026
BULLISH
Press
7/10
Karat Packaging reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue up 13.7% to $115.6 million an
Mar 12, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $11.5M | — |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $3.0M | ADD |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $1.4M | DOUBLED |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $1.1M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $549.5K | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Guo Jian | F | $71.8K |
| May 15, 2026 | Quire Daniel | F | $54.3K |
| May 15, 2026 | Yu Alan | F | $55.8K |
| May 12, 2026 | Guo Jian | M | $0.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | Quire Daniel | M | $0.00 |
8 institutional holders with $18.2M total value (808,591 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, TWO, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 3 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 511,440 | $11.5M | 63.3% | — |
| 2 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 131,732 | $3.0M | 16.3% | ADD +29.6% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 63,550 | $1.4M | 7.9% | DOUBLED +120.7% |
| 4 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 48,315 | $1.1M | 6.0% | — |
| 5 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 24,348 | $549.5K | 3.0% | NEW |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 15,197 | $343.0K | 1.9% | ADD +26.6% |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 13,233 | $298.7K | 1.6% | ADD +73.7% |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 776 | $17.5K | 0.1% | TRIM -26.7% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 101,652 | 131,732 | +29.6% | $3.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 12,006 | 15,197 | +26.6% | $343.0K | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 7,617 | 13,233 | +73.7% | $298.7K | 2025-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 496,057 | 126,714 | -74.5% | $3.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 78,163 | 101,652 | +30.1% | $2.6M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 1,033 | 757 | -26.7% | $19.1K | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 14,519 | 78,163 | +438.3% | $2.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 28,853 | 63,684 | +120.7% | $1.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 8,273 | 12,509 | +51.2% | $352.3K | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 621 | 1,033 | +66.3% | $29.1K | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 34,344 | 44,208 | +28.7% | $1.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 46,814 | 28,853 | -38.4% | $766.9K | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 33,935 | 46,814 | +38.0% | $1.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 17,973 | 34,344 | +91.1% | $1.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 15,628 | 33,935 | +117.1% | $878.6K | 2024-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 19,720 | — | $510.6K | 2024-Q3 |
6 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Guo Jian | Chief Financial Officer | F | 2,733 | $26.28 | $71.8K |
| May 15, 2026 | Quire Daniel | Chief Revenue Officer | F | 2,065 | $26.28 | $54.3K |
| May 15, 2026 | Yu Alan | Chief Executive Officer | F | 2,124 | $26.28 | $55.8K |
| May 12, 2026 | Guo Jian | Chief Financial Officer | M | 8,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | Quire Daniel | Chief Revenue Officer | M | 8,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | Quire Daniel | Chief Revenue Officer | M | 8,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | Yu Alan | Chief Executive Officer | M | 8,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | Yu Alan | Chief Executive Officer | M | 8,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | Guo Jian | Chief Financial Officer | M | 8,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Chen Paul Y | Director | M | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Chen Paul Y | Director | M | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Yen Eve | Director | M | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Yen Eve | Director | M | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Chen Eric K | Director | M | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Chen Eric K | Director | M | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Guo Jian | Chief Financial Officer | A | 28,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Quire Daniel | Chief Revenue Officer | A | 24,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Yu Alan | Chief Executive Officer | A | 32,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
1 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 2.0/10.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Sell (10% buy). Based on 10 analysts: 0 strong buy, 1 buy, 3 hold, 5 sell, 1 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$31.00 mean target
+6.1% upside
Buy (2.00)
$23.00 Low
$39.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $29.22 |
| Target Low | $23.00 |
| Target Mean | $31.00 |
| Target Median | $31.00 |
| Target High | $39.00 |
| # Analysts | 2 |
| Recommendation | Buy (2.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.51 | $0.51 | $0.51 | -10.5% | -10.5% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.1B | 8.9% | 1 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | 24.3% | -14.8% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.1B | 13.3% | 1 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$1.82 | $1.82 | $1.82 | 13.0% | -9.9% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.5B | 12.1% | 1 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$2.43 | $2.43 | $2.43 | 33.5% | +6.6% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.6B | 8.1% | 1 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.510 | |
| 7d ago | $0.510 | |
| 30d ago | $0.570 | -0.060 |
| 60d ago | $0.570 | -0.060 |
| 90d ago | $0.500 | +0.010 |
1 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | William Blair | UPGRADE | Market Perform | Outperform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10% |
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May 29, 2026
other
Karat Packaging to Participate in Wells Fargo 16th Annual Global Industrials & Materials Conference
Karat Packaging to Participate in Wells Fargo 16th Annual Global Industrials & Materials Conference
May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
KRT Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
Mar 12, 2026
earnings
Karat Packaging Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
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Mar 12, 2026
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KRT Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-03-12