Karat Packaging Inc.

Karat Packaging Inc.

KRTยทNASDAQ

$26.62

-2.9%
Consumer CyclicalPackaging & Containers

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 Snapshot
Market Cap$531.43M
EPS1.5700
P/E Ratio16.96
Earnings Date08/06/2026
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Karat Packaging Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that KRT stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 31.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 24.00 to a high of 39.00.

Lowest Target
24.00
-9.84%
Consensus Target
31.50
18.33%
Highest Target
39.00
46.51%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 31.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 24.00 to a high of 39.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+18.3%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

47.6% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

4.73x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Asymmetric upside: Strong return potential with favorable risk-reward profile. The limited downside relative to upside makes this an attractive risk-adjusted opportunity for growth-oriented portfolios.

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Karat Packaging Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
467.74M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
517.18M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
515.74M - 517.96M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+10.6%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Karat Packaging Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
31.48M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
34.27M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
33.04M - 35.60M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.9%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread7%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Karat Packaging Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
1.57
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.71
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.64 - $1.77
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.6%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread7%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Karat Packaging Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
41.13M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
48.10M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
47.96M - 48.17M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+16.9%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Karat Packaging Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
62.25M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
65.92M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
65.74M - 66.02M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+5.9%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Karat Packaging Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
131.22M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
128.46M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
128.11M - 128.66M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2.1%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Karat Packaging Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $30K and sold $46.62M worth of KRT shares, resulting in $46.59M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

1.4K

30.09K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+30K

+$30K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.7M

46.62M

Net Activity

-46.6M

-$46.62M

Top Buyers

1
GJ

Guo Jian

Director, Officer: Chief Financial Officer

1.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$30K

Top Sellers

1
CM

Cheng Marvin

10 Percent Owner, Officer: Vp-Manufacturing, Secy

862.5K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$23.29M

2
YA

Yu Alan

Director, 10 Percent Owner, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

862.5K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$23.29M

3
GJ

Guo Jian

Director, Officer: Chief Financial Officer

2.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$40K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $46.59M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.