KRTConsumer Cyclical · Packaging & ContainersThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Karat Packaging, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — -13.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 100 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Karat Packaging, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Accruals (65): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (46): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KRT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −13.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | $23 → $34 |
| 4 June 2026 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 17 Nov 2025 | B of A Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | B of A Securities | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 12 May 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 Jan 2025 | William Blair | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Aug 2024 | Truist Securities | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 15 Mar 2024 | Stifel | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 15 Mar 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Nov 2023 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Sept 2023 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Aug 2023 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Jan 2023 | Lake Street | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 24 Mar 2022 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 May 2021 | William Blair | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 11 May 2021 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 10 May 2021 | Stifel | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 10 May 2021 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. KRT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Benzinga reported on August 13, 2026, that three industrials stocks, including Karat Packaging, Inc. (KRT), could be flashing a warning to investors who prioritize momentum in their trading decisions for the third quarter.
Why it matters — The article suggests that KRT may be considered a stock to potentially avoid by momentum-focused investors heading into Q3.
Karat Packaging Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings conference call, during which management discussed the company's financial results and operations for the quarter.
Why it matters — The earnings call provides KRT investors and analysts with direct commentary from management on the company's latest quarterly performance and outlook.
Karat Packaging reported record second-quarter net sales of $136.3 million, up 9.9% from $124.0 million a year earlier, driven by growth in its online business and customer demand, which helped offset higher product and import costs.
Why it matters — The record quarterly net sales mark strong growth for KRT despite rising product and import costs.
Karat Packaging reported Q2 earnings of $1.48 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.51 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.57 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — A KRT watcher would care because the company substantially surpassed analyst earnings expectations for the quarter.
Karat Packaging's board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share, an increase of $0.02 (4.4%) over the prior dividend. The payment is scheduled for August 28, 2026, for shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026.
Why it matters — The dividend increase signals the company's continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders, which may be of interest to income-focused investors following KRT.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Karat Packaging, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $33 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Karat Packaging, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Karat Packaging, Inc. 100 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Karat Packaging, Inc. ranks 100 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 Issuance (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies -13.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Karat Packaging, Inc. 100 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Karat Packaging, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KRT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $33 to $50 over the next 12 months.
Karat Packaging, Inc. returned +101.9% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Karat Packaging Inc. is a specialty manufacturer and distributor of single-use disposable products for restaurant and foodservice settings.
The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 13 Aug 2026): "Top 3 Industrials Stocks You May Want To Dump In Q3". Benzinga reported on August 13, 2026, that three industrials stocks, including Karat Packaging, Inc. (KRT), could be flashing a warning to investors who prioritize momentum in their trading decisions for the third quarter.
Karat Packaging Inc. is a specialty manufacturer and distributor of single-use disposable products for restaurant and foodservice settings. The company produces and supplies a diverse range of items including food and take-out containers, bags, boxes, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, gloves, utensils, janitorial and warehouse supplies, available in plastic, paper, bagasse, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms. Under brands like Karat, Karat Earth, and Tea Zone, it offers eco-friendly alternatives, specialty beverage ingredients such as syrups and boba tea, and coffee drinks. Karat Packaging Inc. also provides customized services encompassing new product development, design, printing, and logistics. It serves national and regional restaurant chains, distributors, retail establishments, and online customers, operating primarily through its subsidiary Lollicup USA Inc. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chino, California, Karat Packaging Inc. plays a key role in the foodservice packaging sector by delivering comprehensive disposable solutions.
CEO Mr. Alan Yu · 636 employees · United States · https://www.karatpackaging.com