Karat Packaging Q1 FY26 net income rises 4.8% to $7.1 million; net sales increase 12.9% to $116.9 million

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  • Karat Packaging posted Q1 net sales of $116.9 million, up 12.9% year over year, while net income rose 4.8% to $7.1 million.
  • Gross margin narrowed 3.8 percentage points to 35.5% as import duty and tariffs costs climbed to $10.5 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $12.5 million from $11.9 million.
  • Alan Yu said select plastic items will see price increases starting mid-May, with tariff savings under current trade policy expected to begin reducing cost of goods sold in May.
  • For Q2, net sales are expected to increase 8% to 10% year over year, with gross margin seen at 35% to 37%; full-year net sales growth forecast calls for a low double-digit increase.


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