Rep. Tim Moore Buys Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) Stock

Representative Tim Moore (Republican-North Carolina) recently bought shares of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT). In a filing disclosed on February 20th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Krispy Kreme stock on February 12th.

Representative Tim Moore also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 2/18/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:SMPL) on 2/11/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Genprex (NASDAQ:GNPX) on 2/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:SMPL) on 2/3/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 1/23/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 1/9/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) on 1/5/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) on 12/31/2025.

Krispy Kreme Price Performance

NASDAQ:DNUT traded down $0.01 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $2.97. The company had a trading volume of 266,932 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,082,040. The company has a market capitalization of $507.90 million, a PE ratio of -0.99 and a beta of 1.31. Krispy Kreme, Inc. has a 52-week low of $2.50 and a 52-week high of $7.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.30, a current ratio of 0.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $3.67 and its 200-day moving average price is $3.68.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Institutional Trading of Krispy Kreme

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its holdings in shares of Krispy Kreme by 53.0% during the 3rd quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 1,199,552 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,642,000 after acquiring an additional 415,416 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of Krispy Kreme by 452.4% during the 2nd quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 340,289 shares of the company’s stock worth $990,000 after buying an additional 278,682 shares during the period. Federated Hermes Inc. lifted its position in shares of Krispy Kreme by 78.9% during the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 3,007,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,751,000 after purchasing an additional 1,326,212 shares during the last quarter. AlTi Global Inc. raised its stake in shares of Krispy Kreme by 40.1% in the second quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 748,666 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,179,000 after acquiring an additional 214,192 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Divisadero Street Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme during the second quarter worth about $1,455,000. 81.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Moore

Timothy K. Moore (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Moore (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Moore served as speaker of the House from 2015 to 2025.

Timothy Moore earned his B.A. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1992 and his J.D. from the Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1995. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.

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.