KRT Dividend History & Analysis | 7.2% Yield

KRT has a dividend yield of 7.2% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.15%
Payout Ratio 113.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 72.61%
Consistency Lifetime 98.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.22%
Payout FCF 124.7%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 80.08%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
Yield (right) Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
RIO 153,591 M 5.24% 7.54%
BHP 196,213 M 4.21% 5.97%
CGAU 3,653 M 2.12% 2.58%
NEXA 1,450 M 2.04% 2.56%
VOXR 363 M 1.26% 3.26%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VOXR 363 M 37.06% 100.0%
GSM 753 M 7.69% 56.8%
MTRN 3,102 M 3.97% 70.2%
TECK 25,877 M 22.34% 74.6%
AMG 1,348 M 18.92% 88.6%
KRT Dividend History: Last 14 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.78%
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.45 0% 2.18%
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-08-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.77%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-05-23 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.5%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.45 +12.5% 1.46%
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-11-29 Quarterly 0.4 +14.3% 1.41%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.39%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-05-24 Quarterly 0.35 +16.7% 1.21%
2024-02-20 2024-02-21 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.3 +50% 1.07%
2023-11-17 2023-11-20 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.2 -60% 0.95%
2023-08-30 2023-08-23 2023-08-31 Other 0.5 +25% 2.09%
2023-08-22 2023-08-23 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.4 +14.3% 1.64%
2023-05-22 2023-05-23 2023-05-31 Other 0.35 0% 2.23%
2022-11-18 2022-11-21 2022-11-30 Other 0.35 0% 2.51%

KRT Dividend FAQ

Karat Packaging Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms used in various restaurant and foodservice settings. It offers food and take-out containers, bags, boxes, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, special...

What is the Dividend Yield of KRT?

As of April 2026, KRT's dividend yield is 7.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 29.82.

Does KRT pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, KRT paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

How often does KRT pay dividends?

KRT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KRT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.

KRT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KRT for the next payments are between 0.452 (+0.4%) and 0.509 (+13.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.45%.

Will KRT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Karat Packaging (KRT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KRT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Karat Packaging (KRT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KRT?

KRT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 72.6% per year. Strong growth: KRT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KRT?

KRT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.2%. If you bought KRT's shares at 14.73 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KRT?

KRT Payout Consistency is 98.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Karat Packaging has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KRT have a good Dividend Yield?

KRT's 7.15% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KRT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KRT is 113.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of KRT?

KRT's Overall Dividend Rating is 80.08%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KRT Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in KRT's Outstanding Shares?

Karat Packaging's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.25% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has KRT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2017 14,725,000 0%
2018 15,097,900 +2.53%
2019 19,117,000 +26.62%
2020 19,117,000 0%
2021 19,889,800 +4.04%
2022 19,937,000 +0.24%
2023 20,021,300 +0.42%
2024 20,173,600 +0.76%
2025 20,122,900 -0.25%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-10 04:32 UTC