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Krispy Kreme, Inc. Stock: price and insider trades · United States
No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest, by Tattersfield Michael J., was filed 22 Aug 2022.
Krispy Kreme, Inc.: what insiders have been doing
Headquartered in Winston-Salem, United States, Krispy Kreme, Inc. belongs to the Food & Agriculture sector and traces its origins to 1937. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). The last twelve months, up to 18 October 2026, brought 23 filings signed by 9 insiders.
No insider bought on the market over the period, while 1 insider filed 1 sale totalling €9,772. At €9,772, the sale published on 12 November 2025 by Esposito Joseph J is the largest of the period.
Across the 5,811 companies tracked on its exchange, the median is 19 filings; at 23 filings, this issuer sits above that mark. Our records for Krispy Kreme, Inc. go back to 2021, with 33 purchases and 4 sales on the open market in total. For the fiscal year to 28 December 2025, the annual 10-K puts revenue at 1.52 bn USD and net income at -515.8 m USD, and the dividend at 0.04 USD per share.
Filings reach the SEC (Form 4) feed a median of 4 days after the trade. For comparison, the SEC allows two business days to file a Form 4. Sales are harder to read than purchases, since they often meet personal needs such as tax or diversification.
Elsewhere in the same sector, our signals recently picked up insider purchases at Village Farms International, Inc. and Orkla ASA. This summary is built from SEC (Form 4) disclosures alone and does not predict where the share price will go.
Insider Decl.
214
Thresholds
n/a
Buy Volume
€148M
33 ops. · all time
Sell Volume
€4M
4 ops. · all time
Who traded when
BuySaleJAB Indulgence B.V.1 sale
Joseph J. Esposito1 sale
Since the insiders bought
- +1.2%Entry US$14.18 · Close at T+365 US$14.35
- -3.5%Entry US$15.73 · Close at T+365 US$15.18
- +0.1%Entry US$14.54 · Close at T+365 US$14.55
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 Krispy Kreme, Inc. Hold (neutral), based on 6 analysts. Average price target: US$4.22.
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 21,359 of 23,473 companies
21.1
score / 100
Value9
Quality34
FCF yld-12%
Earn yld-95%
EV/EBITDA·
ROE-58%
Gross mgn76%
Net mgn-34%
Debt/EBITDA·
Pillars2/3
Transparent value + quality ranking, distinct from the insider signal.
Financial data
as of FY 2025FY ended December 2025 · cache
US$3.18
Analyst consensus
6 analystsHold
US$3.00Target US$4.22(+33%)US$6.00
Income statement
RevenueUS$1.5B
Gross profitUS$1.2B76% margin
EBITDA-US$341.7M-22% margin
Net income-US$520.1M-33.4% margin
Valuation
PER (forward)61.9x
P/Book0.9x
Beta1.26
Balance sheet & cash
Market capUS$548.2M
Total debtUS$1.4B
Free Cash Flow-US$64M
Debt / Equity202%
Profitability & ownership
ROE-58.1%
ROA-1.2%
% insiders45.7%
% institutions42.4%
Last declaration on 12 June 2026
Declarations214 total
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About Krispy Kreme, Inc.
Krispy Kreme, Inc. is a U.S.-based branded doughnut and beverage company listed in the United States on the NASDAQ under ticker DNUT. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, the company is built around one of the most recognizable names in sweet baked goods and café-style treats. Its brand heritage dates back to 1937, when Vernon Rudolph developed the Krispy Kreme concept in North Carolina, and over time the company evolved from a regional doughnut maker into a global consumer brand with a distinctive “fresh doughnut” proposition. For investors, Krispy Kreme is best understood as a food-focused branded retail and distribution platform rather than a simple bakery operator.
The company’s business model combines several complementary operating lines. Core revenue comes from company-owned and franchised doughnut shops, including Hot Light Theater Shops and Fresh Shops, which emphasize the on-site or near-site preparation of fresh doughnuts. Krispy Kreme also sells through carts and food trucks, expanding access points and supporting brand visibility in high-traffic locations. A key strategic pillar is Delivered Fresh Daily (DFD), a system that places fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts into partner retailers and foodservice locations on a daily basis. This gives the company a broader physical footprint without relying solely on traditional storefront traffic. In addition, Krispy Kreme has been strengthening digital ordering, third-party delivery channels, and seasonal or limited-time offerings that stimulate repeat purchases and consumer engagement.
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From a product standpoint, the portfolio is anchored by the Original Glazed doughnut, the company’s signature and most recognizable item, supplemented by filled doughnuts, assorted boxes, coffee and cold beverages, and promotional ranges tied to holidays, events, and pop culture collaborations. This mix supports both affordability and brand excitement, two important levers in the quick-service sweet-snack category.
Krispy Kreme competes in a fragmented market that includes doughnut chains, bakery cafés, convenience-store foodservice, and broader quick-service dessert offerings. Its competitive advantages lie in strong brand equity, a clear freshness message, and a multi-channel footprint that combines retail shops, delivery partnerships, and retail distribution. The company’s geographic reach is diversified: it operates in the United States and also has meaningful international exposure across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, and franchise markets in other regions. That geographic mix gives Krispy Kreme both scale and operating flexibility.
Recent developments have been important for the investment case. In 2025, management continued to emphasize U.S. nationwide expansion and wider adoption of a capital-light international franchise model. The company also highlighted its distribution relationship with McDonald’s in the U.S., while noting that rollout timing was being reassessed to improve economics and support a profitable model for all parties. Krispy Kreme also announced global leadership changes early in 2025, signaling ongoing operational and strategic adjustments. Overall, DNUT is a branded food and consumer platform on NASDAQ in the United States, with growth tied to execution, distribution breadth, and disciplined capital allocation.
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