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

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) will likely be issuing its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect Karat Packaging to announce earnings of $0.51 per share and revenue of $135.4620 million for the quarter. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $116.95 million for 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 Up 0.8%

NASDAQ:KRT opened at $41.09 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 2.29. The company has a market capitalization of $820.16 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.82. Karat Packaging has a one year low of $20.61 and a one year high of $42.09. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $33.41 and a 200 day simple moving average of $29.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Quarry LP bought a new stake in shares of Karat Packaging during the third quarter valued at about $70,000. Deutsche Bank AG grew its position in Karat Packaging by 142.8% in the 4th 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 bought a new position in Karat Packaging in the 4th quarter valued at about $122,000. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in Karat Packaging during the 1st quarter valued at about $219,000. Finally, Prelude Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Karat Packaging during the 3rd quarter valued at about $227,000. Institutional investors own 25.20% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

KRT has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Lake Street Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $39.00 target price on shares of Karat Packaging in a report on Friday, May 8th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Karat Packaging from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered Karat Packaging to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Zacks Research cut Karat Packaging from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of Karat Packaging from $23.00 to $34.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Karat Packaging currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $36.50.

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.