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Krispy Kreme

3.64 USD
+0.49
15.56%
At close Updated Sep 18, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
3.68
+0.04
1.1%
1 day
15.56%
5 days
14.83%
1 month
2.82%
3 months
36.33%
6 months
-36.36%
Year to date
-62.59%
1 year
-70.16%
5 years
-82.67%
10 years
-82.67%
 

About: Krispy Kreme Inc is a sweet treat brand company. The company's Original Glazed doughnut is recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. It operates through its network of fresh Doughnut Shops, partnerships with retailers, and a growing e-commerce and delivery business. The company conducts its business through the following three reported segments: U.S., which includes all operations in the United States; International, which includes operations in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and Mexico; and Market Development, which includes franchise operations across the globe. It derives maximum revenue from the U.S. segment.

Employees: 22,800

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

231% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.1M | Put options by funds: $936K

69% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 59 | Existing positions reduced: 35

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

4% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 45 | Existing positions closed: 47

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 169 [Q1] → 167 (-2) [Q2]

8.79% less ownership

Funds ownership: 56.0% [Q1] → 47.21% (-8.79%) [Q2]

50% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $469M [Q1] → $234M (-$235M) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$2.5
31% downside
Avg. target
$4.25
17% upside
High target
$6
65% upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
B of A Securities
Sara Senatore
$6
Buy
Maintained
18 Jul 2025
Morgan Stanley
John Glass
$2.5
Overweight
Maintained
14 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 11 articles about DNUT published over the past 30 days

Positive
The Motley Fool
7 hours ago
Why Krispy Kreme Rallied Today
Shares of donut manufacturer Krispy Kreme (DNUT 15.08%) rocketed 15.6% in Thursday trading.
Why Krispy Kreme Rallied Today
Negative
Seeking Alpha
16 hours ago
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Jimmy Kimmel Pulled From Airwaves
Disney (DIS) pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live! off-air after backlash over remarks on Charlie Kirk, reflecting heightened political tensions in media.
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Jimmy Kimmel Pulled From Airwaves
Positive
Seeking Alpha
yesterday
Krispy Kreme: Waiting For The Donuts To Get Cheap Again
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) is in the midst of a turnaround, focusing on refranchising, outsourcing, and debt reduction to improve profitability. DNUT's Q2 results were weak, with revenue and EBITDA declines, negative free cash flow, and high leverage, but refranchising provided some financial cushion. The turnaround plan includes scaling back company-owned operations, expanding through franchise partners, and prioritizing core products to cut costs and boost margins.
Krispy Kreme: Waiting For The Donuts To Get Cheap Again
Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
Step Right Up! KRISPY KREME® Unveils All-New Fall Fair Doughnut Collection
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Treat your taste buds to a thrilling ride with this doughnut collection direct from the midway! Krispy Kreme® is bringing the wonder of the classic fall fair straight to your fingers with its all-new Fall Fair Collection – a delicious assortment of four doughnuts inspired by the sights, smells and iconic tastes of your favorite seasonal fairgrounds, no ticket required. Available beginning today for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, guests can.
Step Right Up! KRISPY KREME® Unveils All-New Fall Fair Doughnut Collection
Negative
Forbes
6 days ago
Krispy Kreme's Dork Rally Crashes
According to market cap as a percent of M2 money supply, U.S. stock markets look more overvalued than ever. It's hard to see how the market climbs much higher from here.
Krispy Kreme's Dork Rally Crashes
Neutral
Business Wire
9 days ago
KRISPY KREME® Celebrates International Chocolate Day With Return of Fan Favorite Chocolate Original® Glazed Doughnuts, This Thursday Through Sunday
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thankfully, chocolate lovers don't need a special occasion to indulge. But with International Chocolate Day being Sept. 13, it's the perfect time for Krispy Kreme® to bring back its fan favorite Chocolate Original Glazed® Doughnuts. For just the second time this year, Krispy Kreme will return its rarely offered Chocolate Original Glazed® doughnuts this Thursday through Sunday, available by the dozen and individually in‑shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy.
KRISPY KREME® Celebrates International Chocolate Day With Return of Fan Favorite Chocolate Original® Glazed Doughnuts, This Thursday Through Sunday
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
16 days ago
Bear of the Day: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Nothing hurts quite like biting into a hot glazed donut only to find out the sugar rush doesn't last. That's exactly how investors in Krispy Kreme ( DNUT ) are feeling these days.
Bear of the Day: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Negative
The Motley Fool
22 days ago
Why Krispy Kreme Fell Today
Shares of donut maker Krispy Kreme (DNUT -3.48%) fell on Wednesday, down as much as 10.2%, before reverting to a 3.6% decline on the day.
Why Krispy Kreme Fell Today
Negative
Investopedia
22 days ago
Krispy Kreme Shares Sink on JPMorgan Downgrade to 'Underweight'
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares are dropping in morning trading Wednesday after JPMorgan downgraded the doughnut maker to an “underweight,” citing challenges to its turnaround plan.
Krispy Kreme Shares Sink on JPMorgan Downgrade to 'Underweight'
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
27 days ago
KRISPY KREME INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Krispy Kreme, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner  Brandon Walker  Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Krispy Kreme (DNUT) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
KRISPY KREME INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Krispy Kreme, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
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