Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Krispy Kreme (DNUT)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) recently:

• 8/11/2026 – Krispy Kreme was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d)” to “sell (e+)”.
• 8/8/2026 – Krispy Kreme was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 8/7/2026 – Krispy Kreme was given a new $4.00 price target by Evercore Inc.
• 8/6/2026 – Krispy Kreme was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 6/24/2026 – Krispy Kreme had its “sell (d)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Insider Activity at Krispy Kreme

In other news, Director Bernardo Hees bought 25,002 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The stock was bought at an average price of $3.49 per share, for a total transaction of $87,256.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,574,635 shares in the company, valued at $5,495,476.15. The trade was a 1.61% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Over the last ninety days, insiders acquired 880,190 shares of company stock valued at $2,973,833. 1.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc (NASDAQ: DNUT) is a global retailer and wholesaler renowned for its signature Original Glazed doughnut and a variety of other sweet treats. The company operates through a combination of company-owned stores, franchise outlets and strategic partnerships with supermarkets, convenience stores and other foodservice channels. In addition to its doughnut portfolio, Krispy Kreme offers freshly brewed coffee, assorted beverages and proprietary seasonal items designed to drive traffic and foster brand loyalty.

Founded in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by Vernon Rudolph, Krispy Kreme has grown from a single local shop to a multinational brand.