Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) is projected to post its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect Krispy Kreme to post earnings of ($0.01) per share and revenue of $386.7150 million for the quarter. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Krispy Kreme Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:DNUT opened at $2.97 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $508.76 million, a P/E ratio of -0.99 and a beta of 1.31. The business has a 50-day moving average of $3.67 and a two-hundred day moving average of $3.68. Krispy Kreme has a fifty-two week low of $2.50 and a fifty-two week high of $9.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31, a current ratio of 0.36 and a quick ratio of 0.30.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Krispy Kreme

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DNUT. Deutsche Bank AG raised its stake in Krispy Kreme by 4.5% during the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 83,611 shares of the company’s stock valued at $336,000 after purchasing an additional 3,638 shares during the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its position in shares of Krispy Kreme by 1,229.5% during the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 8,469 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 7,832 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its position in shares of Krispy Kreme by 21.2% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 47,672 shares of the company’s stock valued at $192,000 after buying an additional 8,351 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Krispy Kreme by 69.1% in the third quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 21,287 shares of the company’s stock valued at $82,000 after buying an additional 8,701 shares during the period. Finally, Nuveen LLC grew its position in Krispy Kreme by 5.6% during the fourth quarter. Nuveen LLC now owns 165,576 shares of the company’s stock worth $666,000 after buying an additional 8,735 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.72% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on DNUT shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Krispy Kreme from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $3.00 price target on shares of Krispy Kreme in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Krispy Kreme from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Krispy Kreme in a report on Monday, December 29th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $5.59.

Krispy Kreme Company Profile

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.