Karat Packaging to Present at the 46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
Karat Packaging (Nasdaq:KRT) announced that CEO Alan Yu and CFO Jian Guo will present at the 46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT at the Loews Chicago Hotel.
The presentation will be webcast live and archived for about one year on Karat’s investor relations website and the event platform. Management will also hold one-on-one investor meetings during the conference.
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News Market Reaction – KRT
On the day this news was published, KRT gained 2.26%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. This price movement added approximately $11M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $517.56M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07 | Q1 2026 earnings | Negative | -7.7% | Sales grew but margins compressed from higher import duties and tariffs. |
| May 06 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +1.1% | Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share. |
| Apr 23 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +1.8% | Announced Q1 2026 earnings release date and investor conference call details. |
| Mar 12 | Q4 and FY 2025 earnings | Positive | +20.7% | Record Q4 and full-year sales with higher net income and 2026 growth guidance. |
| Feb 26 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +0.6% | Scheduled Q4 and full-year 2025 results release and accompanying conference call. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent earnings and dividend news often led to aligned price moves, with strong upside on upbeat full-year results and downside when margins were pressured.
Over the past several months, Karat Packaging reported record Q4 2025 net sales of $115.6M and full-year 2025 sales of $467.7M, with net income of $32.7M, which coincided with a 20.66% share gain after that release on Mar 12, 2026. The more recent Q1 2026 update on May 7, 2026 showed net sales of $116.9M and higher tariffs compressing margins, followed by a -7.69% reaction. A regular $0.45 per-share dividend declaration on May 6, 2026 and prior earnings-date conference call notices saw modest positive moves. Today’s conference announcement fits within an active investor communication pattern.
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CHINO, Calif., May 20, 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 present at the 46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CT, taking place at the Loews Chicago Hotel. Management will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference.
The presentation can be accessed live at https://event.summitcast.com/view/KaratPackaging or Karat’s investor relations website at https://irkarat.com/, 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 William Blair & Co.
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.
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