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Karat Packaging Inc. reports developments tied to its business as a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items. The company’s updates focus on environmentally friendly packaging, containers, cups, lids, cutlery, paper bags, specialty beverage ingredients, gloves, janitorial supplies and related restaurant and warehouse supplies sold through chain, distributor, retail and online channels.
Recurring news includes quarterly and annual financial results, gross margin trends, shipping and transportation costs, online fulfillment expenses, rent tied to distribution capacity, sourcing strategy, tariff effects, resin and oil-related product costs, and board-declared cash dividends on common stock.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) announced that CEO Alan Yu and CFO Jian Guo will participate in a fireside chat at the Wells Fargo 16th Annual Industrials & Materials Conference on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:45 pm CDT at the Loews Chicago Hotel in Chicago.
Management will also hold one-on-one meetings with investors. A live and archived webcast of the fireside chat will be available on Karat’s investor relations website under Events & Presentations for approximately one year.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq:KRT) announced that CEO Alan Yu and CFO Jian Guo will present at the 46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT at the Loews Chicago Hotel.
The presentation will be webcast live and archived for about one year on Karat’s investor relations website and the event platform. Management will also hold one-on-one investor meetings during the conference.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) reported Q1 2026 results: net sales $116.9M (+12.9% YoY), gross profit $41.5M, and net income $7.1M. Gross margin was 35.5% versus 39.3% prior-year, pressured by higher import duties and tariffs that rose to $10.5M in the quarter.
Management issued Q2 and full-year 2026 guidance with adjusted EBITDA margin target 11–13% and confirmed a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share. The dividend is payable on or about May 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 21, 2026. This provides a scheduled cash return to common stockholders.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) will release its 2026 first quarter results after market close on Thursday, May 7, 2026 and will host an investor conference call the same day.
The call is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET, with phone access, a live webcast at the company investor site, and an archived replay available for about one year.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) reported record Q4 2025 net sales of $115.6M, up 13.7% year‑over‑year, and full‑year 2025 net sales of $467.7M (+10.7%). Gross margin was 34.0% in Q4 and 36.8% for 2025, pressured by higher tariffs and duties. Net income rose to $7.2M in Q4 and $32.7M for the year. The company provided 2026 guidance for low double‑digit full‑year sales growth and Q1 sales up 8–10%.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) will release its 2025 fourth quarter and full year financial results after market close on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The company will host an investor conference call the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET with a live webcast and one-year archive.
Dial-in details and the webcast link are available for investors to access the call and replay.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) has finalized new sourcing arrangements in South America and begun imports to diversify its global supply chain. The company also welcomed a U.S. reciprocal tariff reduction on Taiwanese goods to a maximum 15% (down from 20%).
The company said roughly half of its global sourcing comes from the Taiwan region; combined with South American sourcing, Karat expects to strengthen its cost structure and competitiveness and potentially improve margins over the year.
Karat Packaging (NASDAQ: KRT) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share. The dividend is payable on or about February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026. This provides a near-term cash return to common shareholders.
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) reported Q3 2025 results on November 6, 2025 showing record net sales of $124.5M, up 10.4% year-over-year, and gross profit of $42.9M with a gross margin of 34.5% (down from 38.6% a year earlier) as import costs and tariffs rose. Net income was $7.6M, or $0.36 diluted, versus $9.3M prior-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $13.1M (10.5% margin). Management reiterated full-year guidance, guided Q4 net sales +10–14% and gross margin 33–35%, and announced a $0.45 quarterly dividend and a $15M share repurchase authorization. Company expects a new paper-bag contract to add about $20M annual revenue once ramped.