Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) is expected to issue its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, May 7th. Analysts expect Krispy Kreme to post earnings of ($0.03) per share and revenue of $359.4230 million for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.03 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $392.37 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $386.72 million. Krispy Kreme had a negative return on equity of 3.66% and a negative net margin of 33.87%.The business’s revenue was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.01 EPS. On average, analysts expect Krispy Kreme to post $0 EPS for the current fiscal year and $0 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Krispy Kreme Price Performance

Shares of DNUT stock traded down $0.02 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $3.72. 1,164,997 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,307,108. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $3.49 and its 200-day moving average is $3.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 0.38 and a quick ratio of 0.32. Krispy Kreme has a 52 week low of $2.50 and a 52 week high of $5.73. The stock has a market cap of $640.39 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.23 and a beta of 1.32.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently weighed in on DNUT shares. Capital One Financial upgraded shares of Krispy Kreme from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $6.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 26th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Krispy Kreme in a report on Friday, March 27th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Krispy Kreme from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, February 22nd. Morgan Stanley restated an “underweight” rating and set a $3.00 target price on shares of Krispy Kreme in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Krispy Kreme from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $4.42.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Krispy Kreme

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in Krispy Kreme by 395.9% during the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 62,544 shares of the company’s stock valued at $251,000 after purchasing an additional 49,931 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Krispy Kreme in the 1st quarter worth approximately $217,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its holdings in Krispy Kreme by 21.2% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 47,672 shares of the company’s stock worth $192,000 after purchasing an additional 8,351 shares in the last quarter. Marex Group plc grew its holdings in Krispy Kreme by 150.0% during the 4th quarter. Marex Group plc now owns 25,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $101,000 after buying an additional 15,001 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Banco BTG Pactual S.A. purchased a new stake in Krispy Kreme during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $98,000. Institutional investors own 81.72% of the company’s stock.

About Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc (NASDAQ: DNUT) is a global retailer and wholesaler renowned for its signature Original Glazed doughnut and a variety of other sweet treats. The company operates through a combination of company-owned stores, franchise outlets and strategic partnerships with supermarkets, convenience stores and other foodservice channels. In addition to its doughnut portfolio, Krispy Kreme offers freshly brewed coffee, assorted beverages and proprietary seasonal items designed to drive traffic and foster brand loyalty.

Founded in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by Vernon Rudolph, Krispy Kreme has grown from a single local shop to a multinational brand.