Karat Packaging (KRT) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) is expected to issue its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Thursday, March 12th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.28 per share and revenue of $113.9490 million for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Karat Packaging Price Performance

NASDAQ KRT opened at $24.09 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $24.56 and its 200-day moving average is $24.04. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a market capitalization of $484.21 million, a PE ratio of 16.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.09. Karat Packaging has a 12-month low of $20.61 and a 12-month high of $32.68.

Karat Packaging Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 20th were paid a $0.45 dividend. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 20th. Karat Packaging’s payout ratio is presently 120.00%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Quarry LP bought a new position in Karat Packaging during the 3rd quarter worth $70,000. Deutsche Bank AG raised its position in shares of Karat Packaging by 142.8% in the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 3,861 shares of the company’s stock worth $87,000 after acquiring an additional 2,271 shares in the last quarter. State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in shares of Karat Packaging during the 4th quarter worth approximately $122,000. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in Karat Packaging in the first quarter worth $219,000. Finally, Prelude Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Karat Packaging in the 3rd quarter valued at about $227,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 25.20% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have commented on KRT. Bank of America cut shares of Karat Packaging from a “buy” rating to an “underperform” rating and cut their price target for the stock from $27.00 to $22.00 in a research report on Monday, November 17th. Zacks Research raised Karat Packaging from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Wall Street Zen lowered Karat Packaging from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Karat Packaging in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $26.50.

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.