Krispy KremeDNUT
DNUT
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
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
93% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $8.67M | Put options by funds: $4.5M
10% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $869M [Q3] → $959M (+$89.2M) [Q4]
9.04% more ownership
Funds ownership: 47.76% [Q3] → 56.8% (+9.04%) [Q4]
2% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 45 | Existing positions reduced: 46
4% less funds holding
Funds holding: 159 [Q3] → 152 (-7) [Q4]
16% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 38
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 1 (-1) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$6
45%
upside
Avg. target
$10
141%
upside
High target
$12
189%
upside
3 analyst ratings
2 positive
67%
0 neutral
0%
1 negative
33%
Truist Securities Bill Chappell 20% 1-year accuracy 6 / 30 met price target | 189%upside $12 | Buy Reiterated | 26 Feb 2025 |
Piper Sandler Brian Mullan 20% 1-year accuracy 2 / 10 met price target | 189%upside $12 | Overweight Maintained | 26 Feb 2025 |
Morgan Stanley John Glass 42% 1-year accuracy 13 / 31 met price target | 45%upside $6 | Underweight Downgraded | 26 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about DNUT published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Krispy Kreme: Upside From Here Is Much More Attractive
Reiterate a buy rating for Krispy Kreme (DNUT) due to solid fundamentals and growth drivers, despite the recent unjustified sell-off. DNUT's Delivered Fresh Daily (DFD) strategy is proving successful, with significant revenue growth and expansion in both domestic and international markets. Strategic moves like refranchising mature markets and outsourcing logistics are expected to enhance margins and scalability, reducing debt and operational costs.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
KRISPY KREME® Offers Taxpayers Sweet Tax Break on Tax Day
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third consecutive year, Krispy Kreme® is offering Americans a sweet tax break on dozens of delicious doughnuts for Tax Day. On Tuesday, April 15, guests who purchase any dozen doughnuts at regular price in shop can receive a second Original Glazed® dozen for only the sales tax in their state. And anyone who orders a dozen online at regular price for pickup or delivery can use the promo code TAXBREAK to receive a second Original Glazed dozen for free. Pr.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
KRISPY KREME® Hops into Easter with All-New ‘Hoppy Easter' Collection
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Hoppy Easter” from Krispy Kreme®! Today, Krispy Kreme introduced an all-new collection of three bunny-themed Easter doughnuts and a returning favorite that will have you hoppin' happy this holiday. Available in a custom Easter dozens box beginning today for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the Hoppy Easter Collection includes something delicious for “everybunny”: Bunny Basket Doughnut – an Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in chocolate icing,.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
KRISPY KREME® and Fruity PEBBLES™ Rock All-New Milk Glaze Doughnuts for Four Days Only
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Krispy Kreme® and Fruity PEBBLES™ are teaming up to rock tastebuds with Krispy Kreme x Fruity PEBBLES Milk Original Glazed® Doughnuts, available for a limited time this Thursday through Sunday (April 3-6). The Krispy Kreme x Fruity PEBBLES collaboration features Fruity Pebbles Milk Original Glazed® Doughnuts – a classic ring doughnut coated with Fruity Pebbles Milk flavored glaze, capturing the sweet, fruity-licious taste of post-cereal goodness. “You might say.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Krispy Kreme Launches Expansion into Brazil
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) (“Krispy Kreme”, “KKI” or the “Company”) today announced its official launch into Brazil, marking a milestone in the brand's global expansion. The Company will open its first shop through a minority interest joint venture with Ipiranga's AmPm in the busy Avenida Juscelino Kubitschek neighborhood in São Paulo in late April. Krispy Kreme's market entry will be carried out through its capital-light franchise strategy in partnershi.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
KRISPY KREME® Introduces New Chocomania Collection, Featuring Doughnuts Made with HERSHEY'S Chocolate
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It's back! Krispy Kreme® today introduced a new edition of its popular annual Chocomania Collection – three new doughnuts and a returning fan favorite, all featuring melt-in-your-mouth Krispy Kreme doughnuts with delectable HERSHEY'S milk chocolate icing. Krispy Kreme's Chocomania returns for a limited time beginning March 19 at participating Krispy Kreme shops. The extra-chocolatey, extra-delicious Chocomania Collection includes: NEW: HERSHEY'S Chocolate Salte.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why Krispy Kreme Stock Was Sinking This Week
It's hard to argue that Krispy Kreme (DNUT -3.52%) doesn't sell tasty treats that consumers love. It's a bit more of a stretch, however, to convince investors that the donut slinger's stock is an attractive investment.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Krispy Kreme: Sweet Growth, Bitter Cyber Setback
Krispy Kreme has shown undeniable growth in Points of Access ("PoAs"), but profitability remains elusive, impacted by a significant cyber incident and economic headwinds. The partnership with McDonald's is a key growth driver, aiming for 15,000 U.S. PoAs by FY 2026, but profitability challenges persist. Q4 FY 2024 results were severely impacted by a cyber incident, leading to a 10.4% decline in top-line sales and a net loss of $22.4 million.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know
Explore Krispy Kreme's (DNUT) international revenue trends and how these numbers impact Wall Street's forecasts and what's ahead for the stock.
Negative
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why Krispy Kreme Stock Plunged This Week
Shares of donut giant Krispy Kreme (DNUT 3.94%) fell 32.2% this week through Thursday trading, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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