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. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extension—monitor closely.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Deteriorating cash generation: Both declining FCF and weak conversion rate signal fundamental challenges. Investigate margin pressure, rising costs, or working capital issues.
Karat Packaging Inc. Cash Flow Statement
KRT • NASDAQ
| Karat Packaging Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
0.0 | 30.8M | 32.5M | 25.8M | 22.4M | 16.7M | 1.7M | -124K | 4.5M | |
0.0 | 18.3M | 15.8M | 14.2M | 10M | 8.6M | 6M | 4M | 3.1M | |
0.0 | -3.8M | -959K | -478K | -483K | 3.9M | 521K | 1.7M | 0.0 | |
0.0 | 2.1M | 770K | 2M | 2M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
57.9M | 4.7M | 7.1M | 2.8M | -5M | 2M | -570K | 191K | 305K | |
(9.1M) | (11M) | (11.8M) | (8.3M) | (4.8M) | (2.5M) | (154K) | (530K) | (97K) | |
-24.1M | -4.1M | -1.8M | -15M | -20.3M | -16.7M | -7.7M | -3M | -7M | |
33.8M | 48M | 53.4M | 29.5M | 8.7M | 14.5M | -32K | 2.7M | 1M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
-4.5M | -4.1M | -9.3M | -14.7M | -12.4M | -36.5M | -34.8M | -31.9M | -5.5M | |
(253K) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -4M | -900K | -893K | (10.1M) | (7.5M) | -1.3M | |
-16.8M | -50.8M | -52.1M | -5.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -1.3M | |
45.1M | 48.9M | 29.9M | 825K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
0.0 | 134K | 1.3M | 6M | 0.0 | 24K | 0.0 | 90K | 409K | |
(24.1M) | -5.9M | -30.2M | -17.8M | -13.3M | -37.4M | -24.8M | -24.3M | -6.4M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
-2.7M | 725K | 123K | 51K | 67.7M | -248K | 0.0 | 1.9M | 0.0 | |
-12.9M | -1.1M | 7M | 5.9M | -57.8M | 23.3M | 24.7M | 19.3M | 7.3M | |
-36.1M | -31M | -23.2M | -7M | (0.0) | -606K | (0.0) | -1.2M | -700K | |
-3M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -248K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | -2.2M | -79K | -1.1M | 794K | 0.0 | -119K | 1.8M | -626K | |
-51.7M | -33.6M | -16.2M | -2.1M | 10.6M | 22.5M | 24.6M | 21.8M | 6M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | |||||||||
6.3M | 8.5M | 7M | 9.6M | 6M | -354K | -163K | 174K | 610K | |
31.6M | 23.1M | 16M | 6.5M | 448K | 802K | 965K | 791K | 181K | |
37.9M | 31.6M | 23.1M | 16M | 6.5M | 448K | 802K | 965K | 791K | |
29.3M | 43.9M | 44M | 14.7M | -3.7M | -21.9M | -34.8M | -29.2M | -4.5M |
SEC Filings
KRT - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 08, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 07, 2026 | May 07, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 06, 2026 | May 05, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 24, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 17, 2026 | March 13, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | March 13, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 12, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 06, 2026 | February 05, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | November 07, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 06, 2025 | November 06, 2025 | 2025 |
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