SEP 8·SEC EDGARLow
Cheng Marvin sold $290K of KRT
Cheng Marvin (VP-Manufacturing, Secy) sold 6,000 shares of Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) at an average of $48.42 ($48.38–$48.50, $0.29M total) across 2 trades over 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-08.
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Karat Packaging Inc.
AlphAI earnings readsecond quarter 2026 · AUG 6Karat Packaging Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results — Online Growth Fuels Record Sales and Solid ProfitabilityVerdict: strongRead →
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AUG 26·benzinga.com
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Industrials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yie
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.
AUG 22·SEC EDGAR
Cheng Marvin sold $213K of KRT (indirect holdings)
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.
KRT sentiment & insider activity
Recent KRT coverage spans earnings, insider activity and financial news.
In the last 30 days, KRT insiders filed 4 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 4 sales ($599K). The most active reporter was Cheng Marvin, VP-Manufacturing, Secy, with 4 filings.
What's driving KRT
The insider sale may signal confidence concerns, potentially pressuring the stock short-term.
In‑line results keep the stock neutral; analyst upgrade to Outperform suggests potential upside.
Insider sale may signal weak confidence, modest negative pressure on stock.
Slight revenue beat with broader profitability beats appears to have been rewarded by the market.
Earnings show a large profitability swing driven by IEEPA tariff refunds, while guidance assumes only insignificant refunds in Q3, shifting focus to underlying margin durability.
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Cheng Marvin sold $290K of KRT
Cheng Marvin (VP-Manufacturing, Secy) sold 6,000 shares of Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) at an average of $48.42 ($48.38–$48.50, $0.29M total) across 2 trades over 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-08.
1 min readWall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Industrials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yie
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.
2 min readCheng Marvin sold $213K of KRT (indirect holdings)
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.
1 min readQ2 Earnings Roundup: Custom Truck One Source (NYSE:CTOS) And The Rest Of The Specialty Equipment Distributors Segment
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).
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Karat Packaging (KRT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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.
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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.
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Why Is Karat Packaging (KRT) Stock Rocketing Higher Today
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.
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Karat Packaging’s (NASDAQ:KRT) Q2 CY2026: Beats On Revenue
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.
4 min readKarat Packaging Inc. (KRT): Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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
6 min readKarat Packaging Inc. (KRT): Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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
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