Karat Packaging (KRT) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) is projected to announce its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.51 per share and revenue of $135.4620 million for the quarter. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $116.95 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $112.98 million. Karat Packaging had a net margin of 6.61% and a return on equity of 19.87%. On average, analysts expect Karat Packaging to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Karat Packaging Stock Down 2.6%

KRT stock opened at $40.59 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 2.29, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $32.28 and its 200 day moving average price is $28.56. Karat Packaging has a 52 week low of $20.61 and a 52 week high of $42.09. The company has a market cap of $810.18 million, a P/E ratio of 25.69, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.85.

Karat Packaging Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 21st were given a dividend of $0.45 per share. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 21st. Karat Packaging’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 113.92%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

KRT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Bank of America boosted their price target on Karat Packaging from $23.00 to $34.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Wall Street Zen cut Karat Packaging from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 25th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Karat Packaging in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Lake Street Capital restated a “buy” rating and issued a $39.00 price target on shares of Karat Packaging in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Karat Packaging to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Karat Packaging presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $36.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Karat Packaging

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in shares of Karat Packaging during the 3rd quarter worth about $70,000. Deutsche Bank AG lifted its position in Karat Packaging by 142.8% during the fourth quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 3,861 shares of the company’s stock valued at $87,000 after buying an additional 2,271 shares in the last quarter. State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in Karat Packaging during the fourth quarter worth approximately $122,000. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in Karat Packaging during the first quarter worth approximately $219,000. Finally, Prelude Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Karat Packaging in the 3rd quarter valued at $227,000. 25.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Karat Packaging

Karat Packaging Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ: KRT) is a U.S.-based provider of premium packaging solutions for consumer goods and industrial products. The company specializes in the design, manufacture and delivery of high-quality litho-laminated folding cartons, tubes and flexible packaging. Karat Packaging operates an integrated production model that combines prepress, printing, converting and finishing capabilities to support the branding and shelf-appeal needs of its customers.

The company serves a diverse range of end markets, including food and beverage, confectionery, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals and promotional packaging.