Karat Packaging Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend; Initiates First-Ever Share Repurchase Program

Rhea-AI Summary

Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) announced a $0.45 per share regular quarterly cash dividend payable on or about November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025. The board also authorized the company’s first-ever share repurchase program to buy up to $15.0 million of common stock.

The repurchase program may be executed in open-market or private transactions, is subject to securities laws, will not repurchase shares directly from directors or officers, has no expiration date, and does not obligate the company to buy any shares.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share declared
• Dividend payable Nov 28, 2025 to record holders Nov 21, 2025
• $15.0 million authorized share repurchase program
• Repurchase program signals board confidence in financial position

Negative

• Repurchase authorization does not obligate any purchases
• Repurchases subject to securities laws and management discretion
• No shares will be repurchased directly from directors or officers

Insights

Equity Income Analyst

Board authorized a $0.45 quarterly dividend and a $15.0 million buyback, signaling capital-return focus.

The board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share payable on or about November 28, 2025 to holders of record on November 21, 2025, and authorized a first-ever share repurchase program of up to $15.0 million. These actions convert corporate cash generation into explicit shareholder returns and formalize a buyback capacity that management may deploy across open-market, private transactions, or via a future trading plan.

Key dependencies and risks include that repurchases are discretionary, carry no minimum purchase obligation, have no expiration date, and exclude purchases directly from directors or officers. The board may modify, suspend, or terminate the program at any time, so actual repurchase timing, pace, and magnitude remain uncertain; the dividend is a concrete near-term cash outflow on the stated payment and record dates.

Watch the company’s subsequent disclosures for actual buyback activity and any trading-plan filings, and confirm cash-flow or balance-sheet metrics in the next reported quarter to gauge sustainability. Short-term horizon: the announced dividend payment on November 28, 2025 is the immediate item to track. Medium-term horizon: total repurchases executed against the $15.0 million authorization over the next few quarters will determine the program’s impact.

CHINO, Calif., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (the “Company” or “Karat”), 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 November 28, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 21, 2025.

The board also authorized its first-ever share repurchase program to purchase up to $15.0 million of the Company’s common stock.

“Today’s announcement of Karat’s new share repurchase program, along with our regular quarterly dividend declarations, reflect the board and management’s continued confidence in the Company’s growth potential and financial strength. We have built a transformative presence as a growth-oriented company in the foodservice packaging industry. While we continue to execute on our strategy of driving strong organic growth and explore strategic expansion opportunities, we remain committed to delivering long-term value to our shareholders,” said Alan Yu, Chief Executive Officer.

The share repurchase of Karat’s outstanding common stock will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws and at such time, in such manner, prices and amounts as determined by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, including in open market transactions, through privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to a trading plan separately adopted in the future, subject to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The authorization for the share repurchase program has no expiration date, and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time and for any reason at the discretion of its Board of Directors. Under the share repurchase program, no shares will be repurchased directly from directors or officers of the Company. The authorization for the share repurchase program does not obligate Karat to purchase any particular amount of the Company’s common stock.

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 also offers customized solutions, including new product development and design, printing, and logistics services. To learn more about Karat, please visit the company’s website at www.karatpackaging.com.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution readers that forward-looking statements are predictions based on our current expectations about future events. These forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, financial strength, growth potential and delivering long-term value to shareholders, are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Our actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise that occur after that date, except as required by law.

Investor Relations and Media Contacts:
PondelWilkinson Inc.
Judy Lin or Roger Pondel
310-279-5980
IR@karatpackaging.com

FAQ

What dividend did Karat Packaging (KRT) declare on Nov 5, 2025?

Karat declared a $0.45 per share regular quarterly cash dividend.

When is the Karat Packaging (KRT) dividend payable and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on or about Nov 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Nov 21, 2025.

How large is the Karat Packaging (KRT) share repurchase program authorized Nov 5, 2025?

The board authorized repurchases of up to $15.0 million of common stock.

Does the Karat (KRT) repurchase program obligate the company to buy shares?

No; the authorization does not obligate Karat to purchase any particular amount of shares.

How will Karat (KRT) execute share repurchases under the program?

Repurchases may occur in the open market, via privately negotiated transactions, or under a future trading plan, subject to securities laws.