KRT - NASDAQ
Karat Packaging Inc.
$26.62
-2.9%Karat Packaging Inc. manufactures and distributes single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms used in various restaurant and foodservice settings. It provides food and take-out containers, bags, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, equipment, gloves, and other products under the Karat Earth brand. The company offers its products to domestic and regional distributors, restaurant chains, retail establishments, and online customers. It also provides new product development, design, printing, and logistics services. Karat Packaging Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Chino, California.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotKarat Packaging Inc. Dividend History
KRT Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
14
Latest Dividend
$0.4500
Annual Amount
$1.8000
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 5, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 6, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | +12.50% |
Nov 6, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | -20.00% |
Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | +42.86% |
May 7, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Quarterly | +16.67% |
Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | +50.00% |
Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | Quarterly | -60.00% |
Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | +42.86% |
May 9, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Semi-Annual | 0.00% |
Nov 9, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Quarterly | - |
Karat Packaging Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
FCF insufficient to cover dividends. Company relying on borrowing, asset sales, or cash reserves to maintain payout. Unsustainable long-term.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Dividend appears unsustainable based on current metrics. High probability of reduction or elimination. Proceed with caution.
Key Insight
Unsustainable dividend: Company paying out more than it generates in earnings or free cash flow. Dividend cut highly probable unless management takes corrective action or earnings recover dramatically.
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