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Karat Packaging(NASDAQ) KRT

Current Price$38.73
Market Cap$767.80MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2021)+163%
5 Year+129%
1 Year+52%
1 Month+27%
Karat Packaging last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 38.462026-07-21
Karat Packaging stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+8.49%USD 35.452026-07-14
1 month+27.14%USD 30.252026-06-18
3 month+37.71%USD 27.932026-04-22
Year to date+76.31%USD 21.812025-12-31
1 year+51.57%USD 25.372025-07-21
3 year+144.6%USD 15.722023-07-21
5 year+128.54%USD 16.832021-07-22
Since inception+162.52%USD 14.652021-04-15

Karat Packaging Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$767.80MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$481.07M

Net Income (TTM)

$31.81M

EPS (TTM)

$1.58

P/E Ratio

24.37

Dividend

$1.80

Beta (Volatility)

0.80 (Low)

Price

$38.73

Volume

741

Open

$38.36

Previous Close

$38.46

Daily Range

$38.28 - $38.80

52-Week Range

$20.61 - $39.10

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About Karat Packaging

Karat Packaging makes and delivers single-use items for restaurants and food services. These products help businesses serve food and drinks to customers easily. The company provides containers, cups, and eco-friendly packaging for take-out orders.

What Karat Puts on the Table

  • Chains and Distributors: National restaurant and supermarket accounts; generated $370.6 million in revenue during 2025.
  • Karat Earth: Eco-friendly line made from renewable plant materials; accounted for 34.1% of total sales in 2025.
  • Manufacturing: Custom-designed products made at U.S. facilities; represented approximately 9% of total sales in 2025.
  • E-commerce: Online sales through company storefronts and sites like Amazon and Walmart.
  • Retail: Specialized supplies for bubble tea shops, coffee houses, and small restaurants.

Scaling Up and Branching Out

  • Opened new distribution centers in Chino, California and Mesa, Arizona within the last 24 months.
  • Secured a new paper bag contract in 2025 worth roughly $17 million in annualized revenue.
  • Moved the legal home of the Lollicup business to Texas in October 2025.
  • Expanded digital sales reach to new platforms including TikTok in 2024 and Sysco in 2025.
  • Shifted to a business model using fewer physical assets in 2023 by increasing product imports.

What Makes Karat Nimble?

Karat manages its own logistics network using a fleet of 40 trucks and 10 distribution centers. This system allows the company to deliver products quickly and reduces its reliance on outside shipping providers.

Checking the Financial Vitals

  • Revenue reached $115.6 million in Q4 2025, up 13.7% from $101.6 million in Q4 2024.
  • Net income rose to $6.8 million in Q4 2025, a 21.3% increase year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow hit $14.3 million in Q4 2025, up 90.4% from $7.5 million in Q4 2024.
  • Operating income grew to $8.7 million in Q4 2025, up 18.9% from $7.3 million in Q4 2024.

Bottom Line

Karat has transformed into a national distributor focused on sustainable packaging and digital sales. Its large logistics network and flexible supply chain help it serve major restaurant chains across the country.

AI Generated • May 5, 2026

Industry

Trading Companies and Distributors

Sector

Industrials

Employees

696

CEO

Alan Yu

Website

www.karatpackaging.com

Headquarters

Chino, CA 91708, US

KRT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

35.70%

Operating Margin

8.79%

Net Income Margin

6.61%

Return on Equity

20.96%

Return on Capital

17.94%

Return on Assets

11.25%

Earnings Yield

4.10%

Dividend Yield

4.68%

Payout Ratio

1.13%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$767.80MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

19.96M

Volume

741

Avg. Volume

115.41K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$171.73M

Operating Income

$42.27M

EBITDA

$62.16M

Operating Cash Flow

$33.28M

Capital Expenditure

-$4.66M

Free Cash Flow

$28.62M

Cash & ST Invst.

$34.42M

Total Debt

$76.55M

Karat Packaging Performance Analysis

Karat Packaging annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 422,957,00016.1%
20232023-12-31USD 405,651,000-4.1%
20242024-12-31USD 422,633,0004.2%
20252025-12-31USD 467,743,00010.7%
Karat Packaging sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3019.6%
Q32025-09-300.4%
Q42025-12-31-7.1%
Q12026-03-311.2%
Karat Packaging annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.1913.1%
20232023-12-31USD 1.6336.9%
20242024-12-31USD 1.49-8.4%
20252025-12-31USD 1.564.7%
Karat Packaging sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3068.8%
Q32025-09-30-33.3%
Q42025-12-31-5.6%
Q12026-03-31N/A

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$116.95M

+12.9%

Gross Profit

$40.36M

-1.0%

Gross Margin

34.51%

N/A

Market Cap

$767.80MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.10M

N/A

Employees

696

N/A

Net Income

$6.74M

+5.2%

EBITDA

$15.24M

+5.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$34.42M

-38.8%

Total Debt

$76.55M

-24.0%

Accounts Receivable

$42.27M

+30.5%

Inventory

$80.01M

+0.1%

Long Term Debt

$51.52M

-41.8%

Short Term Debt

$25.04M

+105.5%

Return on Assets

11.25%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

19.91%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$6.29M

-5.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$7.19M

-6.9%

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Questions About KRT

What is the current price of Karat Packaging?

Karat Packaging is trading at $38.73 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Karat Packaging?

Over the past 52 weeks, Karat Packaging has traded between $20.61 and $39.10.

How much debt does Karat Packaging have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Karat Packaging reported total debt of $76.55M.

How much cash does Karat Packaging have on hand?

Karat Packaging reported $28.68M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Karat Packaging’s dividend yield?

Karat Packaging currently has a dividend yield of 4.68%.

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