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. Management Team
Mr. Alan Yu
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Compensation
$330,577
Ms. Jian Guo
Chief Financial Officer & Director
Compensation
$387,500
Mr. Daniel Quire
Chief Revenue Officer
Compensation
$250,000
Mr. Marvin Cheng
Vice President of Manufacturing & Secretary
Compensation
$240,000
Karat Packaging Inc. Insider Positioning
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
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6-9 Months
1.4K
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9-12 Months
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1.7M
46.62M
-46.6M
-$46.62M
Top Buyers
Guo Jian
Director, Officer: Chief Financial Officer
$30K
Top Sellers
Cheng Marvin
10 Percent Owner, Officer: Vp-Manufacturing, Secy
$23.29M
Yu Alan
Director, 10 Percent Owner, Officer: Chief Executive Officer
$23.29M
Guo Jian
Director, Officer: Chief Financial Officer
$40K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $46.59M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Insider Participation
3 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
SEC Filings
KRT - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 24, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 25, 2025 | June 19, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | April 26, 2024 | June 20, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | April 28, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | April 29, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | 2021 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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