Karat Packaging Inc. Common Stock (KRT)
Stock · NASDAQ · Industrials
$53.25as of 10/16/2026
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KRT Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What KRT's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 44 | +3.5% | 68% | September 14, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 24 | +3.9% | 58% | September 22, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 21 | +3.0% | 71% | May 11, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 19 | -2.0% | 37% | February 23, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +2.6% | 59% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About KRT
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. It offers food and take-out containers, bags, boxes, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, gloves, utensils, janitorial and warehouse su…
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Plastic Products
- Employees
- 636
- Website
- karatpackaging.com
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $52.71$54.76
- Market cap
- $845.86M
- P/E (trailing)
- 21.47
- P/E (forward)
- 23.27
- EPS (trailing)
- $2.50
- Dividend yield
- 3.66%
- Beta
- 0.76
- Avg. volume
- 162.3K
- Ex-dividend date
- August 21, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- August 28, 2026
How Karat Packaging Inc. Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Mar 13, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
2 analyst ratings
Karat Packaging Inc. Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- KRTKarat Packaging Inc. Common Stock$53.31▼ 1.66%Market cap $845.86MP/E 21.47$20.61$56.06
- SWIMLatham Group Inc. Common Stock$6.12▼ 2.08%Market cap $847.71MP/E 138.06$4.64$8.97
- MYEMyers Industries Inc. Common Stock$31.3▲ 0.87%Market cap $1.32BP/E 3.73$15.54$37.45
- CMTCore Molding Technologies Inc Common Stock$22.91▼ 1.88%Market cap $216.18MP/E 28.44$16.6$28.69
- DSWLDeswell Industries Inc. Common Shares$3.11▲ 1.97%Market cap $52.18MP/E 4.77$2.84$4.06
- NWLNewell Brands Inc. Common Stock$5.65▼ 2.08%Market cap $2.56BP/E —$3.07$7.13
- AWIArmstrong World Industries Inc Common Stock$168.16▲ 0.94%Market cap $7.78BP/E 22.24$150.28$206.08
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRT Karat Packaging Inc. Common Stock | $845.86M | 21.47 | $53.31 | ▼ 1.66% | $20.61$56.06 |
| SWIM Latham Group Inc. Common Stock | $847.71M | 138.06 | $6.12 | ▼ 2.08% | $4.64$8.97 |
| MYE Myers Industries Inc. Common Stock | $1.32B | 3.73 | $31.3 | ▲ 0.87% | $15.54$37.45 |
| CMT Core Molding Technologies Inc Common Stock | $216.18M | 28.44 | $22.91 | ▼ 1.88% | $16.6$28.69 |
| DSWL Deswell Industries Inc. Common Shares | $52.18M | 4.77 | $3.11 | ▲ 1.97% | $2.84$4.06 |
| NWL Newell Brands Inc. Common Stock | $2.56B | — | $5.65 | ▼ 2.08% | $3.07$7.13 |
| AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc Common Stock | $7.78B | 22.24 | $168.16 | ▲ 0.94% | $150.28$206.08 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- Full Transcript: Karat Packaging Q2 2026 Earnings Callbenzinga · 10/13/2026
- Should Karat Packaging’s Online-Driven Earnings Beat Require Action From Karat Packaging (KRT) Investors?Yahoo · 10/9/2026
- Specialty Equipment Distributors Stocks Q2 In Review: Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) Vs PeersYahoo · 10/8/2026
- Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Avery Dennison, AptarGroup and Karat PackagingYahoo · 9/28/2026
- 3 Packaging Stocks Worth Watching Despite Industry PressureYahoo · 9/25/2026
- Karat Packaging: After A 100% Rally, Expectations Look Much Higher (Rating Downgrade)SeekingAlpha · 9/25/2026
- 2 Unpopular Stocks That Deserve a Second Chance and 1 We AvoidYahoo · 9/24/2026
- This Stock Is Trading at New All-Time Highs and Looks Like a Great Long-Term WinnerYahoo · 9/22/2026
- 1 Russell 2000 Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 We IgnoreYahoo · 9/21/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Marvin Cheng · September 8, 2026 · Sale2.0K @ $48.5
- Marvin Cheng · September 4, 2026 · Sale4.0K @ $48.38
- Marvin Cheng · September 1, 2026 · Sale2.0K @ $47.75
- Marvin Cheng · August 20, 2026 · Sale4.5K @ $47.33
- Jian Guo · August 13, 2026 · Option Exercise4.7K @ $16.53
- Jian Guo · May 15, 2026 · Tax Withholding2.7K @ $26.28
- Alan Yu · May 15, 2026 · Tax Withholding2.1K @ $26.28
- Daniel Quire · May 15, 2026 · Tax Withholding2.1K @ $26.28
- Jian Guo · May 12, 2026 · Option Exercise8.0K
- Daniel Quire · May 12, 2026 · Option Exercise8.0K
- Alan Yu · May 12, 2026 · Option Exercise8.0K
- Eric K. Chen · May 7, 2026 · Option Exercise1.0K
- Eve Yen · May 7, 2026 · Option Exercise1.0K
- Paul Y. Chen · May 7, 2026 · Option Exercise1.0K
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 6.22M
- Total value held
- $154.45M
- Institutional holders
- 125
- Unknown569.0K
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AI Market Commentary
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September 25, 2026
Karat Packaging (KRT) receives rating downgrade after 100% rally
Recent coverage notes that Karat Packaging’s shares doubled earlier in the year and have now been downgraded by analysts. The downgrade follows the 100% rally and raises expectations for future performance. The stock also appears in several Yahoo articles highlighting it as a potential Russell 2000 pick and a candidate for a second look. It is trading near its 52‑week high with a high RSI.
Karat Packaging (KRT) receives rating downgrade after 100% rally. Recent coverage notes that Karat Packaging’s shares doubled earlier in the year and have now been downgraded by analysts. The downgrade follows the 100% rally and raises expectations for future performance. The stock also appears in several Yahoo articles highlighting it as a potential Russell 2000 pick and a candidate for a second look. It is trading near its 52‑week high with a high RSI.