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Karat Packaging Inc. Stock: price and insider trades · United States
No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 14 Nov 2025.
Karat Packaging Inc.: what insiders have been doing
Karat Packaging Inc. belongs to the Retail & Commerce sector. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). From 18 October 2025 to 18 October 2026, the disclosure feed for Karat Packaging Inc. logged 11 filings by 4 insiders.
Open-market activity splits into 1 purchase totalling €26k and 3 sales totalling €432k; 1 insider sit on the buying side and 1 insider on the selling side. On balance, insiders were net sellers of €406k. A purchase on the market is a deliberate choice to commit personal money, which is why it draws more attention than a grant. One trade stands out by size: a sale of €182k from Cheng Marvin, disclosed on 21 August 2026, or 0.020% of market capitalisation. Those buying include 1 finance chief.
For context, the typical company on the same exchange (median of 5,814 companies) published 19 filings over the same period, against 11 filings here. The full history, which starts in 2021, counts 13 purchases against 24 sales. On the fundamentals side, the SEC filing (10-K) for the period ending 31 December 2025 lists revenue at 467.7 m USD and net income at 31.5 m USD; the dividend was 1.80 USD per share.
The most recent open-market purchase was published on 14 November 2025, 338 days ago. Filings reach the SEC (Form 4) feed a median of 2 days after the trade. Section 16 rules allow two business days to file each Form 4. Keep in mind that insiders sell for many reasons unrelated to the outlook, from tax bills to estate planning.
Elsewhere in the same sector, our signals recently picked up insider purchases at GameStop Corp. and Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
Insider Decl.
80
Thresholds
n/a
Buy Volume
€707,963
13 ops. · all time
Sell Volume
€64M
24 ops. · all time
Who traded when
BuySaleMarvin Cheng5 sales
Alan Yu2 sales
Jian Guo1 buy
Since the insiders bought
- +155.2%Entry US$21.24 · Close 15 Oct 2026 US$54.21
- -19.2%Entry US$23.55 · Close at T+365 US$19.03
- -21.5%Entry US$23.65 · Close at T+365 US$18.57
Entry is the close on the day after publication, the first price a reader could act on. Prices in the listing currency. Past moves are not a forecast.
Analyst consensus: bullish or bearish?
Analysts rate Karat Packaging Inc. Buy (bullish), based on 2 analysts. Average price target: US$46.50.
This score ranks the purchase within its own market. A position size is suggested only on the venues of the backtested strategy universe; elsewhere, signals stay on watch. Not investment advice.
Fundamental score
Ranked 10,200 of 24,148 companies
55.5
score / 100
Value42
Quality69
FCF yld2.8%
Earn yld3.0%
EV/EBITDA22.3x
ROE31%
Gross mgn37%
Net mgn6.7%
Debt/EBITDA0.9x
Pillars2/3
Transparent value + quality ranking, distinct from the insider signal.
Financial data
as of FY 2025FY ended December 2025 · cache
US$53.60
Analyst consensus
2 analystsBuy
US$33.00Target US$46.50(-13%)US$60.00
Income statement
RevenueUS$467.7M
Gross profitUS$172.1M37% margin
EBITDAUS$49.7M11% margin
Net incomeUS$31.5M10.2% margin
Valuation
PER (trailing)21.5x
PER (forward)23.0x
P/Book6.4x
Beta0.76
Balance sheet & cash
Market capUS$1.1B
Total debtUS$44.1M
Free Cash FlowUS$29.3M
Debt / Equity42%
Profitability & ownership
ROE30.6%
ROA7.3%
% insiders58.1%
% institutions38.0%
Last declaration on 8 September 2026
Declarations80 total
2,000 shares@ US$48.500.0090% mcap0.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001213900-26-098153:1
4,000 shares@ US$48.3750.018% mcap0.8% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001213900-26-098153:0
4,500 shares@ US$47.330.020% mcap0.9% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001213900-26-092777:0
2,065 shares@ US$26.28190.0057% mcap100.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001213900-26-058009:0
8,000 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001213900-26-057055:0
112,500 shares@ US$27.0012.6% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001213900-25-060602:0
750,000 shares@ US$27.0084.9% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001213900-25-054429:0
1,000 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001213900-25-044540:0
1,000 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001213900-25-044537:0
8,000 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001213900-25-044531:0
25 of 80 declarations
About Karat Packaging Inc.
Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) is a U.S.-based specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items. Headquartered in Chino, California, the company primarily serves national and regional restaurant chains, foodservice operators, distributors, and e-commerce customers across the United States. For investors, Karat sits at the intersection of consumer demand, supply-chain execution, and tariff-driven cost volatility, with a business model that combines branded product distribution, manufacturing, and value-added services. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1758021/000175802126000016/krt2025annualreport.htm?utm_source=openai))
The company was founded in 2000 in San Gabriel, California by Alan Yu and Marvin Cheng, originally as Lollicup USA Inc. Over time, it shifted from its early tea-store roots toward foodservice packaging and supplies, then began manufacturing and distributing under the Karat brand in 2014. That history matters strategically: Karat evolved from a retail-adjacent operator into a vertically oriented packaging platform with a logistics network and product-development capabilities. Its listing on Nasdaq gives it visibility in the U.S. public markets and places it within the small- to mid-cap universe. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1758021/000175802126000016/krt2025annualreport.htm?utm_source=openai))
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Karat’s product portfolio is broad and practical: food and take-out containers, bags, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, gloves, and other foodservice essentials. The company also markets its eco-oriented Karat Earth® line, which emphasizes sustainably focused products made from renewable resources. Beyond products, Karat offers customization, new-product development, printing, and logistics services, which helps differentiate it from pure wholesale distributors and supports stickier customer relationships, especially with larger chain accounts. ([globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/03/12/3255096/0/en/karat-packaging-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-financial-results.html))
Geographically, Karat has built a meaningful U.S. distribution footprint, with facilities and locations in California, Texas, New Jersey, Washington, South Carolina, Hawaii, Illinois, and Arizona. This network supports national service coverage and improves fulfillment speed for customers spread across the country. The company also reports sales through chains and distributors, online, and retail channels, underscoring a diversified go-to-market model. ([karatpackaging.com](https://www.karatpackaging.com/location/?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments point to continued top-line momentum, but also to pressure from import duties and freight costs. In March 2026, Karat reported full-year 2025 net sales of $467.7 million, up 10.7% year over year, while gross margin declined because of higher tariffs and ocean-freight costs. Management highlighted double-digit volume growth, a return to positive pricing in the fourth quarter of 2025, and strong traction in paper bags, including a significant contract win with one of its largest national chain accounts. The company also approved a quarterly dividend and continued share repurchases, which signals a balanced capital-allocation policy alongside growth investment. ([globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/03/12/3255096/0/en/karat-packaging-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-financial-results.html))
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