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Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)
$39.52+0.79 (+2.04%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Karat Packaging Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms used in various restaurant and foodservice settings.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Karat Packaging Inc. in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $39.52 with a market capitalization of $598M. Wall Street consensus targets $36.50 (2 analysts), implying a -7.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $39.56, remaining 51.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -7.6% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $116.95M↑ | $115.62M↓ | $124.52M↑ | $123.99M↑ | $103.62M |
| Gross Profit | $41.53M↑ | $39.35M↓ | $42.92M↓ | $49.11M↑ | $40.76M |
| Operating Income | $8.46M↓ | $8.68M↑ | $8.17M↓ | $16.27M↑ | $7.80M |
| Net Income | $6.74M↓ | $6.81M↓ | $7.33M↓ | $10.93M↑ | $6.41M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Karat Packaging Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms used in various restaurant and foodservice settings. ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$598.11M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.42%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
21.57%
Volume
Today's trading volume
93,477
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