Karat Packaging Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Karat Packaging has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.3%, while the Trade Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 7.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6% per year. Karat Packaging's return on equity is 21.3%, and it has net margins of 6.6%.
Key information
11.31%
Earnings growth rate
8.52%
EPS growth rate
| Trade Distributors Industry Growth | 23.44% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.01% |
| Return on equity | 21.26% |
| Net Margin | 6.61% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance 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 AlphaNarrative 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 AlphaAnalysis 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...
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 AlphaAnalysis 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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Karat Packaging makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 481 | 32 | 131 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 468 | 31 | 131 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 454 | 30 | 133 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 442 | 32 | 130 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 431 | 30 | 129 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 423 | 30 | 124 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 417 | 28 | 121 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 409 | 28 | 116 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 405 | 30 | 111 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 406 | 32 | 108 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 403 | 33 | 104 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 407 | 30 | 103 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 413 | 26 | 103 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 423 | 24 | 102 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 422 | 25 | 98 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 414 | 22 | 97 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 394 | 26 | 92 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 364 | 21 | 85 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 343 | 16 | 81 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 317 | 16 | 72 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 307 | 17 | 65 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 296 | 18 | 61 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 281 | 16 | 58 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 265 | 13 | 57 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 241 | 4 | 57 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 225 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 214 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 201 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 187 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 175 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 164 | -1 | 39 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 140 | 5 | 35 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: KRT has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: KRT's current net profit margins (6.6%) are lower than last year (7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: KRT's earnings have grown by 11.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: KRT's earnings growth over the past year (5.3%) is below its 5-year average (11.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: KRT earnings growth over the past year (5.3%) exceeded the Trade Distributors industry 3.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: KRT's Return on Equity (21.3%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 13:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| George Staphos | BofA Global Research |
| William Newby | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Ryan Meyers | Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC |