Karat Packaging Inc.

NasdaqGS:KRT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$560.4m

Karat Packaging Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Alan Yu

Chief executive officer

US$337.5k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage88.89%
CEO tenureno data
CEO ownership30.6%
Management average tenure4.3yrs
Board average tenure7.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Apr 20

KRT: Fair Value Will Hold As Profitability And Auditor Shift Reshape Outlook

Analysts have refined their view on Karat Packaging, nudging the price target from $28.50 to $29.50 as updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E are factored into their models. What's in the News The Audit Committee approved the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as Karat Packaging's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from the role, effective March 13, 2026 (company filing).
Narrative Update • Mar 06

KRT: Fair Value Will Stay Intact As Inputs See Minor Refinements

Analysts are keeping their price target for Karat Packaging steady at $28.50. This reflects only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E that do not materially shift their overall view of the stock’s valuation.
Narrative Update • Feb 20

KRT: Fair Value Will Remain Steady As Assumptions See Only Minor Refinements

Analysts have maintained their $28.50 price target for Karat Packaging, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated modeling assumptions rather than a change in overall view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The $28.50 fair value estimate is unchanged, indicating no revision to the overall price level.
Narrative Update • Feb 05

KRT: Fair Value Will Hold As Earnings Outlook And Risk Profile Remain Steady

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Karat Packaging steady at US$28.50, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and assumed future P/E. This reflects a largely unchanged view of the stock’s risk and earnings profile.
Narrative Update • Jan 22

KRT: Shares Will Rise On 2025 Sales Outlook And Ongoing Buyback

Analysts now hold Karat Packaging's fair value estimate steady at US$28.50 per share. This reflects only minimal tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, margin and P/E assumptions rather than a change in their overall view of the company.
Narrative Update • Jan 07

KRT: Shares Will Climb On 2025 Sales Outlook And Buyback Program

Narrative Update: Karat Packaging Analyst Price Target Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Karat Packaging steady at US$28.50, with small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations resulting in only a minor change in their overall pricing framework. What's in the News Karat Packaging issued revenue guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with net sales expected to be 10% to 14% above the prior year quarter, and maintained its 2025 full year net sales guidance (Corporate Guidance).
Narrative Update • Dec 16

KRT: Shares Will Rise On 2025 Sales Guidance And Buyback Announcement

Analysts have nudged their price target on Karat Packaging slightly higher to approximately $28.50 per share, citing modest improvements in discount rate assumptions and stable expectations for long term revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples. What's in the News Karat Packaging issued new guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, projecting net sales growth of 10% to 14% versus the prior year period, while reaffirming full year 2025 net sales guidance (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Dec 02

KRT: Shares Will Rise On 2025 Sales Guidance And Buyback Announcement

Analysts have maintained their price target for Karat Packaging at $28.50, citing stable revenue growth and an improved profit margin as key factors that support their unchanged outlook. What's in the News Karat Packaging Inc.
Narrative Update • Nov 18

KRT: Shares Will Benefit From 2025 Full-Year Sales Outlook And Buyback Plan

Analysts have reduced their price target for Karat Packaging from $31.50 to $28.50. They cite an increase in projected revenue growth, but note a decline in expected profit margins as key factors influencing the updated valuation.
Analysis Article • Nov 13

Why Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ:KRT) Could Be Worth Watching

Karat Packaging Inc. ( NASDAQ:KRT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 30

Karat Packaging: Small Cap Growth Opportunity

Summary Karat Packaging (KRT) specializes in disposable food packaging, with a growing focus on eco-friendly products through its Karat Earth brand. KRT's strategic shift to an asset-light model and global sourcing has improved flexibility, reduced costs, and minimized tariff impacts. Eco-friendly products now comprise 33.6% of sales, aligning with regulatory tailwinds like upcoming Styrofoam bans and strong ESG-driven consumer demand. The sustainable packaging market is projected to grow steadily, positioning KRT to benefit from rising demand among foodservice and FMCG clients. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 05

Shifting Consumer Preferences Will Fuel Sustainable Packaging Expansion

With both the future P/E ratio and discount rate essentially unchanged, Karat Packaging’s consensus analyst price target remains steady at $31.50. What's in the News Karat Packaging expects Q3 net sales to grow by high single to low double digits year-over-year, and maintains full-year 2025 sales guidance.
Analysis Article • Jun 12

Are Investors Undervaluing Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ:KRT) By 24%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Karat Packaging is US$34.86 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
Analysis Article • May 10

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ:KRT)?

Karat Packaging Inc. ( NASDAQ:KRT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 27...
Analysis Article • Apr 09

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...
Analysis Article • Feb 18

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.45

The board of Karat Packaging Inc. ( NASDAQ:KRT ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.45 on the 28th...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 04

Karat Packaging: Tariffs Can Hurt Earnings

Summary A majority of KRT’s products are imported. Thus, the company is exposed to tariff threats. Recent sales trend shows that KRT doesn’t have much pricing power. Thus, tariffs will likely hurt the margin instead of getting passed on to the consumer. KRT is offering an attractive dividend yield of 5.6%. However, the dividend payout is under threat from the effect of tariffs on earnings. The valuation analysis shows that KRT is overvalued. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 11

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.40

Karat Packaging Inc. ( NASDAQ:KRT ) will pay a dividend of $0.40 on the 29th of November. This will take the annual...
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New Narrative • Sep 19

Expanding Chain Accounts And Eco-Friendly Products Fuel Robust Revenue And Net Margin Growth

Expansion and strategic initiatives, including new warehouse locations and enhanced online sales channels, positively impact revenue and net margins.
Analysis Article • Aug 10

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...
Analysis Article • Jul 17

Is Now The Time To Put Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) On Your Watchlist?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article • May 21

Why Karat Packaging's (NASDAQ:KRT) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem

The stock was sluggish on the back of Karat Packaging Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:KRT ) recent earnings report. Our analysis...
Seeking Alpha • May 10

Karat Packaging: Shift In Business Model Could Be A Moat Source

Summary Karat specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of on-the-go packaging products. The company is pivoting towards being an asset-light business focused on supplying packaging, rather than manufacturing it. By dedicating more resources to distribution, Karat can focus on providing better and faster customer service, which can end up translating into a competitive advantage. The company is trading at a reasonable P/E of 15. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Apr 19

At US$26.47, Is Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ:KRT) Worth Looking At Closely?

Karat Packaging Inc. ( NASDAQ:KRT ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise...
Analysis Article • Feb 12

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article • Aug 13

Do Karat Packaging's (NASDAQ:KRT) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Alan Yu's remuneration changed compared to Karat Packaging's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$32m

Dec 31 2025US$338kUS$300k

US$31m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$30m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$32m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$30m

Dec 31 2024US$1mUS$293k

US$30m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$28m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$28m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$30m

Dec 31 2023US$300kUS$270k

US$32m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$33m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$30m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$26m

Dec 31 2022US$270kUS$270k

US$24m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$25m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$22m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$26m

Dec 31 2021US$250kUS$250k

US$21m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$16m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$16m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$17m

Dec 31 2020US$216kUS$180k

US$18m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$16m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$13m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$4m

Dec 31 2019US$213kUS$180k

US$2m

Compensation vs Market: Alan's total compensation ($USD337.50K) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.55M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Alan's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Alan Yu (54 yo)

no data
Tenure
US$337,500
Compensation

Mr. Alan Yu co-founded the Karat Packaging Inc. since 2000 and serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He co-founded Lollicup USA, Inc. in 2000 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Pre...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Alan Yu
Co-Founderno dataUS$337.50k30.55%
$ 171.2m
Jian Guo
CFO & Director4.3yrsUS$387.50k0.38%
$ 2.1m
Daniel Quire
Chief Revenue Officer2.6yrsUS$250.00k0.38%
$ 2.1m
Marvin Cheng
Co-Founder26.3yrsUS$240.00k26.33%
$ 147.6m
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
49.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: KRT's management team is considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Alan Yu
Co-Founderno dataUS$337.50k30.55%
$ 171.2m
Jian Guo
CFO & Director2.7yrsUS$387.50k0.38%
$ 2.1m
Eve Yen
Independent Director7.3yrsUS$37.50k0.065%
$ 364.9k
Paul Chen
Lead Independent Director7.3yrsUS$37.50k0.085%
$ 477.2k
Eric Chen
Independent Director7.3yrsUS$37.50k0.085%
$ 477.2k
7.3yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: KRT's board of directors are considered experienced (7.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 19:25
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/08 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Karat Packaging Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
George StaphosBofA Global Research
William NewbyD.A. Davidson & Co.
Ryan MeyersLake Street Capital Markets, LLC