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Analysts from UBS, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, B of A Securities, and William Blair updated ratings and price targets for Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH), Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK), and Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT). BAH and SWK saw price target increases, while KRT received mixed ratings. Recent news includes BAH's acquisition and SWK's mixed earnings.

Cheng Marvin (VP-Manufacturing, Secy) sold 4,500 indirectly-held shares of Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) at $47.33 ($0.21M total) on 2026-08-20.

A Q2 earnings roundup covering eight specialty equipment distributors reports group revenues 5.1% above analysts’ consensus. Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) posted $563.4M revenue (+10.2% YoY) and beat expectations; Richardson Electronics (RELL) reported $66.2M (+27.6% YoY) and beat; SiteOne (SITE) revenue $1.53B (+4.7%) missed. Other covered firms include Herc (HRI) and Karat Packaging (KRT).

Karat Packaging (KRT) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $136.3 million, up 9.9% year over year, and gross margin of 56.6% versus 39.6% a year ago. Results benefited from IEEPA tariff refunds, including 1,890 bps to gross margin. Net income rose 168.3% to $29.6 million. The company plans a new Orlando distribution center and guided Q3 sales growth in the low double digits.

Investing.com says the Russell 2000 is near its 52-week high after a +21.8% YTD gain, supported by a drop in September Fed hike odds to 55% from 75% after the July 29 decision. It cites record short interest (6.3% in Russell 3000) and highlights small-cap momentum names including EFOR, GCT, UROY, HBB, KRT, SAFT, ATNI, and CRCT, plus leveraged ETF TNA.

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ: KRT) shares rose about 15% after the company reported Q2 results above expectations. EPS was $1.48 versus $0.51 consensus, and revenue was $136.3 million, up 9.9% year over year and slightly above forecasts. The top and bottom line beats drove the move.

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) reported Q2 CY2026 results. Revenue rose 9.9% year on year to $136.3 million, topping Wall Street estimates by 0.6%. Non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $1.48 versus $0.57 a year earlier, above consensus. The company also reported an operating margin of 27.6% and said online business momentum accelerated.

Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Karat Packaging Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results — Online Growth Fuels Record Sales and Solid Profitability — CHINO, Calif., August 6, 2026 – Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) ("Karat Packaging" or the "Company"), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of environm

Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. krt-20260616 FALSE 0001758021 0001758021 2026-06-16 2026-06-16 a. . UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event report

Karat Packaging (NASDAQ:KRT) shares opened higher after closing at $26.62, gapping up to $28.49 and last trading at $28.73. The move follows analyst coverage: Bank of America set a $24 target (underperform), while others cited mixed ratings; consensus target is $31.50. On May 7, it reported $0.34 EPS and $116.95M revenue, beating estimates, and declared a $0.45 quarterly dividend.