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DNUT Stock Forecast: Krispy Kreme, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$3.22
+0.47% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Krispy Kreme, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $4 — +24.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$557.8M
Ticker Nerd rank
63 / 100
Median analyst target
$4.00
Analysts covering
7
Revenue$331.0M−12.8% y/y
Operating income−$6.7M
Net income−$19.8M
Free cash flow−$17.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.7%
1M
+4.0%
YTD
−20.0%
1Y
+2.1%
From 52W high
−31.6%
From 52W low
+10.1%
$2.92
$4.70
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DNUT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Krispy Kreme, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
63 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
90
Issuance
86
Growth
77
Revisions
62
Size
52
Value
49
Momentum
36
Volatility
23
Quality
18

Accruals (90): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Quality (18): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

DNUT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DNUT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DNUTHigh $6.00Median $4.00Low $3.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says7 analysts
2 Buy3 Hold2 Sell
Low $3.00Median $4.00High $6.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$4.50 → $4.00
27 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$3.00 → $4.50
27 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
27 Aug 2025JP MorganDowngradeUnderweight—
18 July 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
14 July 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
14 May 2025JP MorganDowngradeNeutral—
9 May 2025CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
24 Apr 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
26 Feb 2025Morgan StanleyDowngradeUnderweight—
26 Feb 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
26 Feb 2025Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
21 Jan 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
12 Nov 2024JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
22 Oct 2024B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
27 Aug 2024Evercore ISI GroupReinstatesIn-Line$13
23 July 2024HSBCUpgradeBuy—
17 July 2024B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 June 2024Truist SecuritiesUpgradeBuy—
3 June 2024JP MorganAssumesOverweight$14

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DNUT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

DNUT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Krispy Kreme, Inc. returned +2.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DNUT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DNUTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DNUT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−141.1%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
158.8×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 86% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 76% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.4×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−12.8%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
—
Gross margin
74.0%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Operating margin
−2.0%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Net margin
−6.2%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−13.7%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.6%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.4%

Higher than 79% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Krispy Kreme, Inc. has a market value of $557.8M and an enterprise value of $1.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B. The latest quarter shrank 12.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$91.8M, a −6.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.56.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $37.3M.

  • Krispy Kreme, Inc. spent $1.1M on share buybacks and $0.0 on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 172.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 158.8×; forward P/E: 68.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.36%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Krispy Kreme, Inc. employs 17,000 people — $86K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DNUT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelGrocery Stores
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DNUTKrispy Kreme, Inc.$557.8M
63
VLGEAVillage Super Market, Inc.$575.3M
83
NGVCNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.$657.8M
66
GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp.$1.1B
54
YSWYYesway, Inc.$1.4B
4
IMKTAIngles Markets, Inc.$1.5B
90
WMKWeis Markets, Inc.$1.8B
65

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest DNUT news & analysis

Did Krispy Kreme, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

PRNewsWire · 2 Sept 2026negative

A law firm has issued a release inviting Krispy Kreme, Inc. shareholders to contact them regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duties by company insiders. The firm offers to discuss shareholder rights and options at no cost, handling matters on a contingent fee basis.

Why it matters — DNUT watchers would care because this signals a shareholder-rights investigation into insider conduct at the company that could carry legal and reputational implications.

KRISPY KREME® Returns Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed® Doughnut for Four Days Only, Aug. 27-30

Business Wire · 25 Aug 2026positive

Krispy Kreme announced it will bring back its Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut for four days only, Aug. 27-30, offering a deal where customers who purchase any dozen at regular price can get a dozen Pumpkin Spice doughnuts for $5.

Why it matters — The limited-time return of a seasonal fan-favorite product with a promotional offer highlights Krispy Kreme's seasonal marketing strategy, which can drive customer traffic and sales during the fall period.

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Coffee Rally Hits PSL Season

Seeking Alpha · 25 Aug 2026neutral

Coffee prices climbed to six-month highs on supply concerns from Brazil and Colombia, with a possible Super El Niño adding upside risk into 2026–2027. Concurrently, Starbucks launched Pumpkin Spice Latte season amid heightened competition from Dutch Bros, First Watch, Dunkin, Krispy Kreme, and Panera.

Why it matters — Rising coffee costs and the competitive PSL season could affect Krispy Kreme's input costs and its positioning in the seasonal beverage market.

I Choose You! KRISPY KREME® Launches All-New Pokémon Doughnut Collection Featuring Five Beloved Pokémon

Business Wire · 13 Aug 2026positive

Krispy Kreme announced a partnership with The Pokémon Company International to launch an all-new Pokémon Doughnut Collection featuring five Pokémon characters. The limited-time collection will be available at participating shops nationwide beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Why it matters — The launch of a limited-time themed collection with a major brand like Pokémon could draw customer interest and drive traffic to Krispy Kreme shops during the promotional period.

Deciphering Krispy Kreme (DNUT) International Revenue Trends

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an analysis reviewing Krispy Kreme's (DNUT) international revenue performance and how those trends are factored into Wall Street analysts' predictions for the company's future prospects.

Why it matters — A DNUT watcher would care because international revenue trends are a key input in analyst forecasts for the company's growth outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DNUT stock

What is the DNUT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Krispy Kreme, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $4, with estimates ranging from $3 to $6. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DNUT stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering Krispy Kreme, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Krispy Kreme, Inc. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DNUT?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Krispy Kreme, Inc. ranks 63 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (90 of 100).

Will DNUT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +24.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Krispy Kreme, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DNUT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Krispy Kreme, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DNUT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $3 to $6 over the next 12 months.

How has DNUT stock performed over the past year?

Krispy Kreme, Inc. returned +2.1% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Krispy Kreme, Inc. do?

Krispy Kreme, Inc. is a global sweet treat company focused on fresh doughnuts, coffee, and complementary beverages.

What is the latest news on DNUT?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 2 Sept 2026): "Did Krispy Kreme, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?". A law firm has issued a release inviting Krispy Kreme, Inc. shareholders to contact them regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duties by company insiders. The firm offers to discuss shareholder rights and options at no cost, handling matters on a contingent fee basis.

Company

About Krispy Kreme, Inc.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. is a global sweet treat company focused on fresh doughnuts, coffee, and complementary beverages. The company operates through an omni-channel model that includes company-owned doughnut shops, franchise locations, Delivered Fresh Daily partnerships with grocery and convenience retailers, and digital ordering and delivery channels. Its product range centers on signature yeast-raised doughnuts, seasonal and limited-time offerings, packaged sweets, and beverage options designed for on-the-go and in-store consumption. Krispy Kreme also supplies fresh doughnuts to retail and foodservice partners, extending its brand beyond traditional shop formats. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Krispy Kreme serves consumers across the United States and international markets, making it a recognized participant in the global quick-service and baked goods sector.

CEO Mr. Joshua Charlesworth · 17,000 employees · United States · https://www.krispykreme.com