Karat Packaging to Participate in Wells Fargo 16th Annual Global Industrials & Materials Conference
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Karat Packaging (Nasdaq: KRT) announced that CEO Alan Yu and CFO Jian Guo will participate in a fireside chat at the Wells Fargo 16th Annual Industrials & Materials Conference on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:45 pm CDT at the Loews Chicago Hotel in Chicago.
Management will also hold one-on-one meetings with investors. A live and archived webcast of the fireside chat will be available on Karat’s investor relations website under Events & Presentations for approximately one year.
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News Market Reaction – KRT
In the May 29 session, KRT declined 0.84%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Investor conference | Positive | +2.3% | Participation in William Blair Growth Stock Conference with webcast and 1x1 meetings. |
| May 07 | Earnings release | Positive | -7.7% | Q1 2026 results with higher sales and income but lower gross margin from tariffs. |
| May 06 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +1.1% | Board declared regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share. |
| Apr 23 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +1.8% | Announced timing and webcast details for Q1 2026 earnings release and call. |
| Mar 12 | Earnings release | Positive | +20.7% | Reported record Q4 and 2025 net sales with higher net income and 2026 guidance. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news has generally seen positive price reactions, with most conference, dividend, and earnings updates followed by gains, except for one earnings report that saw a negative move.
Over the past few months, Karat Packaging reported record Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Mar 12, 2026, with strong sales growth and a 20.66% price gain. It then announced Q1 2026 results on May 7, 2026, showing higher net sales but margin pressure, followed by a $0.45 quarterly dividend declaration on May 6, 2026. The company has also been active at investor conferences, including the William Blair event on Jun 3, 2026, consistent with the new Wells Fargo conference participation.
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CHINO, Calif, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (“Karat”), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Alan Yu, and Chief Financial Officer, Jian Guo, will participate in a fireside chat at the Wells Fargo 16th Annual Industrials & Materials Conference on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:45 pm CDT, taking place at the Loews Chicago Hotel. Management will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference.
The fireside chat webcast link can be accessed live at Karat’s investor relations website at https://irkarat.com/, under Events & Presentations, where it also will be archived for approximately one year. To receive additional information, request an invitation or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact a representative at Wells Fargo Securities.
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.
Investor Relations and Media Contacts:
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Judy Lin or Roger Pondel
310-279-5980
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