[8-K] Karat Packaging Inc. Reports Material Event

Q: When is the Karat Packaging (KRT) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The Karat Packaging dividend is payable on or about February 27, 2026 . Shareholders must be on record as of the close of business on February 20, 2026 to be eligible to receive the $0.45 per share payment.

Q: Is the Karat Packaging (KRT) dividend described as a regular quarterly dividend?

Yes. The company’s board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on Karat Packaging’s common stock, indicating it is part of an ongoing dividend program rather than a one-time special cash distribution.

Q: How did Karat Packaging (KRT) communicate the dividend declaration?

Karat Packaging’s board approved the dividend on February 5, 2026 , and the company issued a press release on February 6, 2026 announcing the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share . The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Karat Packaging Inc. reported that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on or about February 27, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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 reported): February 5, 2026

Karat Packaging Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-40336	83-2237832
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation	(Commission File Number	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6185 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91708

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(626) 965-8882

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share	KRT	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b -2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.o

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 5, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Karat Packaging Inc. (the “Company”) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share (the “Quarterly Dividend”) on the Company’s common stock, which will be paid on or about February 27, 2026 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2026.

On February 6, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board has declared the Quarterly Dividend.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated February 6, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Date: February 6, 2026	KARAT PACKAGING INC.


	By:	/s/ Jian Guo
		Jian Guo
		Chief Financial Officer

Karat Packaging Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CHINO, Calif, February 6, 2026 – Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (the “Company” or “Karat Packaging”), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on or about February 27, 2026, to the stockholders of record as of February 20, 2026.

About Karat Packaging Inc.

Karat Packaging Inc. is a specialty distributor and manufacturer of a wide range of disposable foodservice products and related items, primarily used by national and regional restaurants and in foodservice settings throughout the United States. Its products include food and take-out containers, bags, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, equipment, gloves and other products. The Company’s eco-friendly Karat Earth® line offers quality, sustainably focused products that are made from renewable resources. Karat Packaging also offers customized solutions, including new product development and design, printing, and logistics services. To learn more about Karat Packaging, please visit the Company’s website at www.karatpackaging.com.

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Investor Relations and Media Contacts:

PondelWilkinson Inc.

Judy Lin or Roger Pondel

310-279-5980

IR@karatpackaging.com

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What dividend did Karat Packaging (KRT) announce in this 8-K?

Karat Packaging announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on its common stock. This payment reflects the board’s decision to return cash to shareholders through ongoing quarterly distributions as part of the company’s capital allocation approach.

When is the Karat Packaging (KRT) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The Karat Packaging dividend is payable on or about February 27, 2026. Shareholders must be on record as of the close of business on February 20, 2026 to be eligible to receive the $0.45 per share payment.

Is the Karat Packaging (KRT) dividend described as a regular quarterly dividend?

Yes. The company’s board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on Karat Packaging’s common stock, indicating it is part of an ongoing dividend program rather than a one-time special cash distribution.

What type of business does Karat Packaging (KRT) operate?

Karat Packaging is a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products used by restaurants and other foodservice settings in the United States. Its offerings include containers, cups, lids, cutlery, bags, straws, gloves and eco-friendly Karat Earth® branded items.

How did Karat Packaging (KRT) communicate the dividend declaration?

Karat Packaging’s board approved the dividend on February 5, 2026, and the company issued a press release on February 6, 2026 announcing the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.