Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) Stock Forecast
KRT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $46.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −12.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.44
- 52-week range
- $21.06 – $54.68
KRT analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KRT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KRT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.37 | +24.3% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.72 | $2.72 | $2.72 | $1.61 | +68.9% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.33 | $2.33 | $2.33 | $2.72 | −14.3% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KRT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $140.3M | $139.1M | $141.9M | +12.7% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $524.9M | $524.0M | $526.4M | +12.2% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $569.4M | $551.6M | $585.6M | +8.5% | 3 |
KRT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KRT revenue: reported and forecast
KRT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | 0.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.82 | $1.82 | $1.82 | $1.82 | $2.72 | +49.5% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.43 | $2.43 | $2.43 | $2.43 | $2.33 | −4.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KRT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KRT beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from KRT
3 analysts cover Karat Packaging; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $46.50, 12.8% below the latest close of $53.31. Analysts expect earnings of $2.72 per share for 2026, +68.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.33 per share on revenue of $569.4 million. Karat Packaging beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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KRT forecast FAQ
What is Karat Packaging's price target?
The average analyst price target for Karat Packaging is $46.50, 12.8% below the latest close of $53.31.
Is Karat Packaging a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering Karat Packaging, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Karat Packaging's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.72 per share for 2026 (range $2.72 to $2.72); for 2027 the estimate is $2.33.
What is Karat Packaging's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $524.9 million, growth of 12.2%; for 2027 it is $569.4 million.
When does Karat Packaging report earnings?
Karat Packaging is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.44.
Does Karat Packaging usually beat earnings estimates?
Karat Packaging reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.