Karat Packaging Consensus Price Target Raised 12.05% to $47.43
The average one-year price target for Karat Packaging (NASDAQGS:KRT) (MUN:0WJ) has been revised to $47.43 / share. This is an increase of 12.05% from the prior estimate of $42.33 dated September 11, 2026. These figures represent aggregate analyst targets compiled by Fintel and do not constitute an investment recommendation by Fintel.
The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest targets range from a low of $33.33 to a high of $63.00 / share. The average price target represents a decrease of 11.13% from the latest reported closing price of $53.37 / share, as of October 1, 2026.
Karat Packaging Inc., headquartered in the United States, operates within the foodservice packaging industry, specializing in manufacturing and distributing disposable products such as food containers, tableware, cups, and utensils. The company's target history shows a steady upward trajectory. On August 5, 2026, the mean target was $37.23, which increased to $42.33 on August 29, 2026, remained at $42.33 on September 15, 2026, and reached $47.43 on October 2, 2026. This current mean of $47.43 represents the observed twelve-month high mean, first recorded on October 2, 2026, while the observed twelve-month low mean was $29.07 on February 25, 2026. The target has changed by +50.00% since the 90-day baseline date of July 1, 2026.
For context, the company's stock price has experienced recent fluctuations. The price change over one week was -1.46% from a baseline close of $54.16 on September 24, 2026. Over a one-month period, the price rose by +12.48% from a baseline close of $47.45 on September 1, 2026. Karat Packaging last reported earnings on August 6, 2026. The actual EPS was 0.48, which was a +1.12% surprise compared to the estimate of 0.4747. Actual revenue was $136,305,000.00, representing a -0.37% surprise against the estimated $136,814,600.00.
Within the Specialty Chemicals sub-industry, 28 companies are covered. Among these, 9 companies had their targets raised, 6 were lowered, and 13 remained unchanged. The sub-industry median revision percent is 0.00%, and the median implied change percent is +29.45%. As of September 1, 2026, the recommendation trend consisted of 2 strong buy, 3 buy, 1 hold, and 1 sell ratings, which remained unchanged from the August 1, 2026 period.
In comparison to its peers, Karat Packaging's target revision of 12.05% contrasts with the flat or negative revisions seen among other packaging firms. Graphic Packaging Holding saw a target revision of -7.36%, while Sonoco Products and Amcor both maintained unchanged targets.
| Company | Target revision | Implied change |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Packaging Holding | -7.36% | +42.75% |
| Sonoco Products | 0.00% | +33.44% |
| Amcor | 0.00% | +23.64% |
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