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Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)
$48.34-0.05 (-0.10%)
After Hours$48.94+0.60 (+1.24%)· Last close Sep 8
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 $48.34 with a market capitalization of $598M. Wall Street consensus targets $41.50 (2 analysts), implying a -14.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $50.81, remaining 64.3% 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 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -14.1% 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) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $136.30M↑ | $116.95M↑ | $115.62M↓ | $124.52M↑ | $123.99M |
| Gross Profit | $77.16M↑ | $41.53M↑ | $39.35M↓ | $42.92M↓ | $49.11M |
| Operating Income | $37.66M↑ | $8.46M↓ | $8.68M↑ | $8.17M↓ | $16.27M |
| Net Income | $29.33M↑ | $6.74M↓ | $6.81M↓ | $7.33M↓ | $10.93M |
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.
2.79%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
21.57%
Volume
Today's trading volume
122,558
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