Every 8-K that Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Karat Packaging Inc. reported record Q2 2026 net sales of $136.3 million, up 9.9% year over year, driven by volume and mix and 23.6% online growth. International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds of $25.8 million reduced cost of goods sold and added $0.9 million of interest income, significantly boosting profitability.
Gross profit was $77.2 million with a 56.6% margin, and net income rose to $29.6 million, or $1.46 per diluted share; adjusted EBITDA was $41.6 million with a 30.5% margin. For the first half, net sales reached $253.2 million and net income $36.8 million. The company is finalizing a lease for a 47,000-square-foot Orlando distribution center expected to be operational in the third quarter. The board increased the regular quarterly dividend to $0.47 per share and repurchased 73,510 shares for about $2.0 million, leaving $10.0 million available under its program. Management guides to low double-digit net sales growth and mid-teens adjusted EBITDA margin for full-year 2026.
Karat Packaging Inc. reported that its board of directors increased the regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.47 per share. The dividend will be paid on or about August 28, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2026.
The accompanying press communication notes this represents an increase of $0.02 per share, or 4.4 percent, compared with the prior quarterly dividend level. The company describes itself as a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products in the United States.
Karat Packaging Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026. Stockholders elected five directors—Alan Yu, Jian Guo, Paul Y. Chen, Eric Chen, and Eve Yen—to serve until the next annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified. Support for each nominee was strong, with votes for ranging from 16,173,766 to 16,693,717, along with 940,158 broker non-votes on each director proposal.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 17,635,447 votes for, 16,281 against, and 12,965 abstentions. In addition, stockholders gave advisory approval to the company’s executive compensation, with 16,599,823 votes for, 103,149 against, 21,563 abstentions, and 940,158 broker non-votes.
Karat Packaging Inc. reported strong growth for the first quarter of 2026, with net sales rising 12.9% to $116.9 million from $103.6 million a year earlier. Higher volume and favorable product mix drove most of the increase, alongside modest pricing benefits.
Gross profit edged up to $41.5 million, but gross margin declined to 35.5% from 39.3% as import duties and tariffs climbed to 13.8% of net sales. Net income rose 4.8% to $7.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, and Adjusted EBITDA improved to $12.5 million with a 10.7% margin.
The company guided for continued expansion, targeting second-quarter 2026 net sales growth of 8–10% and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 11–13%, and expects full-year 2026 net sales to grow at a low double-digit rate while maintaining mid-30% gross margins, all guidance excluding potential tariff refund impacts.
Karat Packaging Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on or about May 28, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026.
The company is a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products used by restaurants and other foodservice providers across the United States, including its eco-friendly Karat Earth line.
Karat Packaging Inc. changed its independent auditor, appointing BDO USA, P.C. as its registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 and dismissing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), effective March 13, 2026.
PwC’s reports on the company’s 2024 and 2025 financial statements contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications regarding uncertainty, scope, or accounting principles. The company reports no disagreements with PwC on accounting, disclosure, or audit matters and no reportable events other than previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control.
Those material weaknesses related to IT general controls, entity-level controls, and segregation of duties around journal entries, and were reported as remediated by December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025. The company states it did not consult BDO on accounting or audit issues before the engagement. PwC’s confirming letter to the SEC is filed as an exhibit.
Karat Packaging Inc. reported fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results showing continued profitable growth despite higher tariffs and logistics costs. Fourth quarter net sales reached a record $115.6 million, up 13.7% from $101.6 million, while net income rose 22.8% to $7.2 million.
Gross margin in the quarter declined to 34.0% from 39.2% as duty and tariff costs increased to 14.5% of net sales, partly offset by better vendor pricing and lower logistics expense. Full-year 2025 net sales grew 10.7% to $467.7 million and net income increased 6.0% to $32.7 million.
Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was stable at $55.2 million with an 11.8% margin, versus 13.1% last year. The company raised a regular quarterly dividend to $0.45 per share and repurchased 137,374 shares for $3.0 million, ending 2025 with $37.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Karat Packaging Inc. reported that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on or about February 27, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2026.
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) furnished quarterly results. On November 6, 2025, the company announced it issued a press release reporting financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to an 8-K under Item 2.02. The company stated the information in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act, and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities, nor incorporated by reference except as expressly set forth. The filing also lists Exhibit 104 for the cover page Inline XBRL data.
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) announced two shareholder actions. The Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 0.45 per share, payable on or about November 28, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 21, 2025.
The Board also approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $15.0 million of common stock repurchases. Buybacks may occur in open market or privately negotiated transactions, or under a future trading plan, in accordance with applicable laws. The authorization has no expiration and may be modified, suspended, or terminated at the Board’s discretion. It does not obligate any purchases, and no shares will be repurchased directly from directors or officers.
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) Form 8-K – Dividend Declaration
On 5 Aug 2025 the Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per common share. The dividend will be paid on or about 27 Aug 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 20 Aug 2025. A confirming press release dated 6 Aug 2025 is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
No additional financial metrics, guidance, or operational updates were disclosed. The filing strictly communicates the cash return to shareholders, implying confidence in ongoing cash generation but offering limited insight into broader performance.
Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ: KRT) filed an 8-K to disclose the final voting results from its 2025 Annual Meeting held on June 19, 2025.
- Board of Directors: All five nominated directors—Alan Yu, Jian Guo, Paul Y. Chen, Eric Chen and Eve Yen—were re-elected. Support ranged from 97.1% to 99.4% of votes cast, with broker non-votes of 820,674 shares.
- Auditor Ratification: Shareholders overwhelmingly approved PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for FY 2025 (18,232,235 votes for; only 9,500 against).
- Say-on-Pay: The advisory resolution on executive compensation passed with 97.2% support (16,925,755 for vs. 485,849 against).
No other proposals were presented, and there were no disclosures of financial performance, strategic initiatives, or material transactions. The filing is primarily procedural, confirming strong shareholder endorsement of existing governance arrangements.