KRT Dividend History & Analysis | 6.8% Yield

KRT has a dividend yield of 6.8% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.84%
Payout Ratio 117.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.42%
Consistency Lifetime 97.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.01%
Payout FCF 158.2%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 70.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Metals & Mining

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EIC 296 M 15.4% 25.8%
METCB 1,812 M 7.33% 9.60%
RIO1 139,033 M 5.95% 8.51%
RIO 138,330 M 6.03% 6.93%
GEF-B 3,803 M 5.08% 8.35%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VOXR 341 M 37.5% 100%
GEF-B 3,803 M 5.16% 97.0%
GSM 926 M 7.69% 56.8%
MTRN 3,018 M 3.97% 70.2%
METCB 1,812 M 34.8% 90.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Metals & Mining

GEF-B
Greif
5.08% Yield

KRT Dividend History: Last 13 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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. (NASDAQ: KRT) manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of single-use disposable items-including plastic, paper, biopolymer and compostable containers, cutlery, bags, cups and related janitorial supplies-primarily for restaurants and food-service operators. The company also sells specialty beverage ingredients (e.g., syrups, boba tea, coffee drinks) and offers ancillary services such as new-product development, design, printing and logistics under its “Karat Earth” brand, serving national and regional distributors, chain restaurants, retailers and direct-to-consumer channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of KRT?

As of January 2026, KRT`s dividend yield is 6.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 24.90.

Does KRT pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, KRT paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-21 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 2025-11-21.

KRT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KRT for the next 4 payments are between 0.409 (-9.1%) and 0.502 (+11.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will KRT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-21. 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 11.4% 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 12.0%. If you bought KRT's shares at 14.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.0% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KRT?

KRT Payout Consistency is 97.9%. 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 6.84% 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 117.7%. 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 70.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KRT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KRT's Outstanding Shares?

Karat Packaging's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.44% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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
2018 15,097,900 +2.53%
2019 19,117,000 +26.62%
2020 19,117,000
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 20,197,200 +0.12%

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: 2026-01-21 02:52