Karat Packaging Stock
Karat Packaging Inc.
Company data
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- Country
- United States
- CEO
- Alan Yu
- Employees
- 666
- Market cap
- $1.1 B
- IPO
- 15/04/2021
Karat Packaging Inc. is a company dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of various single-use consumables. These items are crafted from materials such as traditional plastics, paper, and environmentally friendly biopolymer-based or other compostable forms, and they are primarily intended for use across the…
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Karat Packaging stock: price history
1D
-1.7%
1W
-2.3%
1M
+7.5%
6M
+76.5%
YTD
+136.2%
1Y
+112.9%
2Y
+94.6%
5Y
+139.6%
10Y
–
Next earnings date
Next earnings date
05/11/2026 (in 19 days)
Volatility around earnings
~71% stronger price swings than usual
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Business model & megatrends
Robust business model that benefits noticeably from at least one megatrend.
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Karat Packaging Inc. operates in the manufacturing and distribution of disposable consumables for the foodservice industry. Its product range encompasses various items made from plastic, paper, and biodegradable materials such as cups, cutlery, napkins, and gloves, including products under the Karat Earth brand. Revenue streams derive primarily from domestic distribution (78.4%), followed by online sales, retail, and logistics services. Beyond pure product sales, the company offers services in product design, custom printing, and comprehensive logistics solutions to its customers.
- Revenue model
- Transactional
- Recurring revenue
- High
- Pricing power
- Moderate
- Moat
- Narrow
- Moat type
- Switching costs
- Capital intensity
- Medium
- Customer concentration
- Unknown
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Analyst assessment of Karat Packaging
PRICE TARGET LOW
US$60.00
CONSENSUS
US$60.00
MEDIAN
US$60.00
PRICE TARGET HIGH
US$60.00
0
STRONG BUY
4
BUY
1
HOLD
1
SELL
0
STRONG SELL
6
TOTAL · Buy
As of: 07/08/2026
Karat Packaging stock metrics
P/E
21.24
P/B
6.39
EV/EBITDA
11.7
RETURN ON EQUITY
17.6%
NET MARGIN
21.5%
DEBT/EQUITY
0.44
DIVIDEND YIELD
3.4%
AS OF
30/06/2026
Free float & liquidity
FREE FLOAT
42.6%
FLOAT SHARES
8,495,099
AVG. DAILY VOLUME (30D)
184,395
Insider transactions (SEC)
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Frequently asked questions about Karat Packaging stock
What does Karat Packaging do?
Karat Packaging Inc. is a company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging & Containers industry, headquartered in United States.
The CEO is Alan Yu, the company employs around 666 people.
The IPO was on 15/04/2021; the stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker KRT.
What do analysts say about Karat Packaging stock?
6 analysts rate the stock, the consensus is Buy (as of 07/08/2026).
The average price target is US$60.00, ranging from US$60.00 to US$60.00, with a median of US$60.00.
This is an external assessment, not a statement by Market Jury.
When does Karat Packaging report next?
The next earnings date is 05/11/2026.
Around past earnings, price swings were roughly 71% stronger than usual.
Does Karat Packaging pay a dividend?
Yes. The last dividend was US$0.47 per share, ex-date 21/08/2026, paid on 28/08/2026.
The dividend yield is 3.4% (as of 30/06/2026).
Which stocks are comparable to Karat Packaging?
Comparable stocks include Packaging Corporation of America, Ball, Avery Dennison, Greif, Silgan Holdings, Smurfit Westrock and Amcor.
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