NASDAQ:DNUT Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Make This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell Rings (From Monument Traders Alliance) (Ad) Free DNUT Stock Alerts $15.22 -0.13 (-0.85%) (As of 01:04 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$14.91▼$15.6350-Day Range$11.75▼$17.3552-Week Range$11.52▼$17.84Volume4.88 million shsAverage Volume1.99 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.57 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.92%Price Target$16.06 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Krispy Kreme alerts: Email Address Krispy Kreme MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.22 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.7% Upside$16.06 Price TargetShort InterestBearish15.67% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.45Based on 39 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.28 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth47.06%From $0.17 to $0.25 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.03 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector119th out of 135 stocksFood Stores Industry1st out of 1 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKrispy Kreme has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.22, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $16.06, Krispy Kreme has a forecasted upside of 3.7% from its current price of $15.48.Amount of Analyst CoverageKrispy Kreme has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted15.67% of the float of Krispy Kreme has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKrispy Kreme has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Krispy Kreme has recently decreased by 1.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKrispy Kreme has a dividend yield of 0.81%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKrispy Kreme does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Krispy Kreme will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.00% next year. This indicates that Krispy Kreme will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DNUT. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKrispy Kreme has a news sentiment score of 0.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 39 news articles for Krispy Kreme this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search Interest28 people have searched for DNUT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 87% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added Krispy Kreme to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -27% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Krispy Kreme insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,282,000.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.00% of the stock of Krispy Kreme is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.72% of the stock of Krispy Kreme is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Krispy Kreme are expected to grow by 47.06% in the coming year, from $0.17 to $0.25 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Krispy Kreme is -70.36, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Krispy Kreme is -70.36, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKrispy Kreme has a PEG Ratio of 4.23. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKrispy Kreme has a P/B Ratio of 2.06. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Prosper Trading AcademyDid you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:Click Here To Get Your Free Copy About Krispy Kreme Stock (NASDAQ:DNUT)Krispy Kreme, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces doughnuts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S., International, and Market Development. The company offers doughnut experiences through hot light theater and fresh shops, delivered fresh daily branded cabinets and merchandising units within grocery and convenience stores, quick service restaurants, club memberships, drug stores, and ecommerce, as well as through its branded sweet treat line comprising Krispy Kreme branded sweet treats. It also provides cookies under the Insomnia Cookies brand, cookie cakes, ice cream, cookie-wiches, and brownies; and operates Krispy Kreme company-owned shops and franchise shops. The company was formerly known as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. and changed its name to Krispy Kreme, Inc. in May 2021. Krispy Kreme, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Read More DNUT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DNUT Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comKrispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?Shares of Krispy Kreme NASDAQ: DNUT soared by as much as 40% on Tuesday following the announcement of a partnership with McDonald's NYSE: MCD. The companies revealed plans to make Krispy Kreme doughnuts available at all McDonald's restaurants across the United States.March 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comKrispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?Shares of Krispy Kreme surged by as much as 40% after the company announced a McDonald's partnership, sparking hopes for growth and a potential turnaround.March 28, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Did you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:March 13, 2024 | insidertrades.comKrispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) Director Sells $1,282,000.00 in StockMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comKrispy Kreme is coming to Boston (possibly) — with help from some familiar golden archesMarch 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comKrispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) Given New $19.00 Price Target at CitigroupMarch 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKrispy Kreme: Does The Partnership With McDonald's Justify The Price?March 28, 2024 | barrons.comBuy a Krispy Kreme at McDonald's. It's the New Super Breakfast Deal.March 28, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Did you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:March 27, 2024 | bizjournals.comMcDonald's restaurants across U.S. will soon serve Krispy Kreme doughnutsMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comKrispy Kreme doughnuts coming to Massachusetts through nationwide deal with McDonald'sMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comMcDonald's will sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at its locations nationwide by end of 2026March 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKrispy Kreme Soars On A Tasty InitiativeMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comMcDonald’s to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts in new partnershipMarch 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comKrispy Kreme Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NASDAQ:DNUT)March 26, 2024 | msn.comKrispy Kreme to partner with McDonald'sMarch 26, 2024 | msn.comDo you want fries with that? Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald’sMarch 26, 2024 | msn.comKrispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald’s nationwide: Here's what to knowMarch 26, 2024 | msn.comMcDonald's to start selling Krispy Kreme donuts in national rolloutMarch 26, 2024 | proactiveinvestors.comKrispy Kreme soars on partnership with McDonald'sMarch 26, 2024 | investorplace.comCocoa Price Predictions: Where Will Sky-High Cocoa Prices Go Next?March 26, 2024 | fool.comKrispy Kreme Stock Soars After Partnering With McDonald'sMarch 26, 2024 | investorplace.comDNUT Stock Soars 29% as McDonald's Deal Supercharges Krispy KremeMarch 26, 2024 | investopedia.comKrispy Kreme Soars as Doughnuts Set To Be Sold in McDonald's Across the USMarch 26, 2024 | marketwatch.comKrispy Kreme Stock Jumps After Donut Deal With McDonald's -- UpdateMarch 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKrispy Kreme doughnuts coming to McDonald's locations nationwide by the end of 2026March 26, 2024 | msn.comMcDonald's and Krispy Kreme sweeten up breakfast battleSee More Headlines Receive DNUT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Krispy Kreme and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/7 Dividend1/23/2024Dividend Payable2/07/2024Last Earnings2/13/2024Today3/28/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/8 Dividend4/23/2024Dividend Payable5/08/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/09/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Food stores Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:DNUT CUSIPN/A CIK1857154 Webwww.krispykreme.com Phone800-457-4779FaxN/AEmployees22,800Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$16.06 High Stock Price Target$19.00 Low Stock Price Target$13.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.22 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.22) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio89.35 P/E Growth4.23Net Income$-37,920,000.00 Net Margins-2.25% Pretax Margin-2.43% Return on Equity2.02% Return on Assets0.81% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66 Current Ratio0.33 Quick Ratio0.26 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.69 billion Price / Sales1.52 Cash Flow$0.75 per share Price / Cash Flow20.29 Book Value$7.50 per share Price / Book2.03Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares168,700,000Free Float161,952,000Market Cap$2.56 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.43 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Joshua Charlesworth (Age 48)President, CEO & Director Comp: $874.39kMs. Catherine Tang (Age 55)Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $560.52kMr. David W. Skena (Age 54)Chief Brand Officer Comp: $576.65kMr. Matthew Spanjers (Age 47)Chief Growth Officer Comp: $539.39kMr. Jeremiah Ashukian (Age 43)Executive VP & CFO Mr. Kelly P. McBride (Age 49)Chief Accounting Officer Ms. Angela J. Yochem (Age 52)Chief Information Officer Ms. Stephanie DaukusVice President of Investor RelationsEloise HaleVice President of Global Corporate CommunicationsMs. Theresa Zandhuis (Age 54)Chief People Officer Comp: $861.4kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNewell BrandsNASDAQ:NWLJ&J Snack FoodsNASDAQ:JJSFGrocery OutletNASDAQ:GONomad FoodsNYSE:NOMDHelen of TroyNASDAQ:HELEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 58,222 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 5.028%Michael J TattersfieldSold 100,000 sharesTotal: $1.28 M ($12.82/share)Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 23,179 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.072%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDSold 437,723 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.407%GSA Capital Partners LLPBought 21,099 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.019%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions DNUT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Krispy Kreme stock right now? 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Krispy Kreme in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" DNUT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DNUT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View DNUT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Krispy Kreme's stock price target for 2024? 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Krispy Kreme's shares. Their DNUT share price targets range from $13.00 to $19.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $16.06 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for DNUT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DNUT shares performed in 2024? Krispy Kreme's stock was trading at $15.09 at the start of the year. Since then, DNUT shares have increased by 2.6% and is now trading at $15.48. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Krispy Kreme's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our DNUT earnings forecast. How were Krispy Kreme's earnings last quarter? Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 13th. The company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.04. The company earned $450.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $438.95 million. Krispy Kreme had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.02% and a negative net margin of 2.25%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.11 earnings per share. How often does Krispy Kreme pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Krispy Kreme? Krispy Kreme announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 24th will be given a dividend of $0.035 per share on Wednesday, May 8th. This represents a $0.14 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.90%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 23rd. Read our dividend analysis for DNUT. Is Krispy Kreme a good dividend stock? Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.81%. Read our dividend analysis for DNUT. What guidance has Krispy Kreme issued on next quarter's earnings? Krispy Kreme issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 13th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.270-0.310 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.380. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.8 billion-$1.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion. When did Krispy Kreme IPO? Krispy Kreme (DNUT) raised $600 million in an IPO on Thursday, July 1st 2021. The company issued 26,666,667 shares at a price of $21.00-$24.00 per share. Who are Krispy Kreme's major shareholders? Krispy Kreme's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.03%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.03%), Hsbc Holdings PLC (4.14%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.37%), GW&K Investment Management LLC (1.07%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.46%). Insiders that own company stock include Debbie Sharell Roberts, Holdings BV Jab, Indulgence BV Jab, Michael J Tattersfield, Michael J Tattersfield and Olivier Goudet. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Krispy Kreme? Shares of DNUT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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