Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol DNUT
  • Rev/Share 9.3832
  • Book/Share 6.644
  • PB 0.5874
  • Debt/Equity 1.3169
  • CurrentRatio 0.3515
  • ROIC -0.0235

 

  • MktCap 649040000.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.44
  • PFCF -8.6629
  • PE -29.8825
  • Debt/Assets 0.4696
  • DivYield 0.0368
  • ROE -0.019

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 2
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade DNUT BNP Paribas Exane Outperform Neutral -- $3.5 July 21, 2025
Downgrade DNUT Truist Buy Hold -- -- May 8, 2025
Downgrade DNUT Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Underweight $12 $6 Feb. 26, 2025
Resumed DNUT Evercore ISI -- In-line -- $13 Aug. 27, 2024

News

Analysts Estimate Krispy Kreme (DNUT) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
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Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Krispy Kreme (DNUT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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This is why meme stocks have ‘bubbled back to the surface,' fund manager says
DNUT, KSS, OPEN
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Meme-stock behavior among some retail investors never really went away, a portfolio manager at Leuthold Group said.

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Here's how companies like Kohl's and Krispy Kreme got caught in the meme stock frenzy
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Kohl's was amongst a new wave of meme stocks that surged from traders taking advantage of cheap share prices and heavy short positions.

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Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Krispy Kreme, Inc. to Contact Law Firm
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Published: July 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.

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Meme Stocks Partied Like It Was 2021 This Week. What's Next?
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Published: July 25, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Meme traders are back and doing donuts in the stock market. What does it all mean?

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Krispy Kreme Joins the Meme Stocks. How These 2 Trends Have Powered the Revival.
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Published: July 23, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

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Are Meme Stocks Back? Retail Traders Flock to KSS, DNUT, GPRO
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Published: July 23, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

The meme-stock frenzy is back this summer, with some new names drawing traders' attention.

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Meme stocks: What traders need to know about the GoPro, Krispy Kreme, Kohl's, and Opendoor frenzy
DNUT, KSS, OPEN
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

Krispy Kreme (DNUT), GoPro (GPRO), and Kohl's (KSS) are some of the names on the move in the recent meme stock rally. Tastylive founder and CEO Tom Sosnoff joins Market Catalysts with Julie Hyman to dive deeper into the revived meme stock frenzy and what it says about broader market sentiment.

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Meme stock craze returns with new names of Opendoor, Kohl's, Krispy Kreme and GoPro
DNUT, GPRO, KSS, OPEN
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

A new wave of 'meme stocks' has apparently emerged, though some analysts said this was a product of summer stock market madness. Retail-driven speculation has pushed shares of Opendoor Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:OPEN), Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc (NASDAQ:DNUT) and GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO) higher, despite a near-total absence of corporate news.

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Krispy Kreme, GoPro and Beyond Meat shares soar in revival of meme stock craze
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Published: July 23, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral

Social media buzz around the stocks and short squeezes spurred the rally.

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Meet the new meme stocks: Krispy Kreme, GoPro, and Kohl's shares soar as Reddit traders drive hype cycle
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Published: July 23, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive

Over the past several days, the share prices of three companies have surged 25% or more in a single trading session. Those companies are Krispy Kreme, GoPro, and Kohl's.

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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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Published: July 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

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

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Krispy Kreme, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. July 15, 2025 Deadline to file Lead Plaintiff Motion.
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Published: July 14, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses

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Shareholders of Krispy Kreme, Inc. Should Contact The Gross Law Firm Before July 15, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights - DNUT
DNUT
Published: July 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT). Shareholders who purchased shares of DNUT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment.

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DNUT Deadline: DNUT Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Krispy Kreme, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
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Published: July 13, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , July 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) between February 25, 2025 and May 7, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 15, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Krispy Kreme securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

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DNUT Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) Stockholders with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
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Published: July 11, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of securities of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) between February 25, 2025 and May 7, 2025. Krispy Kreme produces doughnuts. For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations: Rosen Law Firm is Investigating the Allegations that Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) Misled I.

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July 15, 2025 Deadline: Contact Levi & Korsinsky to Join Class Action Suit Against DNUT
DNUT
Published: July 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Krispy Kreme, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DNUT) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Krispy Kreme investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 26, 2024 and May 7, 2025.

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Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Krispy Kreme, Inc. to Contact Law Firm
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Published: July 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. According to a federal securities lawsuit, Insiders at Krispy Kreme caused the company to misrepresent or fail to disclose that (1) that demand for Krispy Kreme products declined materially at McDonald's locations after the initial marketing launch; (2) that demand at McDonald's locations was a driver of declining average sales per door per week; (3) that the partnership with McDonald's was not profitable; (4) that …

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Krispy Kreme, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - DNUT
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Published: July 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES , July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Krispy Kreme, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: DNUT ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders who purchased shares of DNUT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

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Krispy Kreme, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Pending: Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before July 15, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights – DNUT
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Published: July 08, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Krispy Kreme, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DNUT) of a class action securities lawsuit.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Holzer & Holzer, LLC Reminds Investors of July 15, 2025 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) Class Action – Investors With Significant Losses Encouraged to Contact the Firm
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Published: July 08, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Krispy Kreme, Inc. (“Krispy Kreme” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DNUT). The lawsuit alleges that Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse information about Krispy Kreme's business, operations, and prospects, including allegations that: (1) demand for Krispy Kreme products declined materially at McDonald's locations after the initial marketing launch; (2) demand at McDonald's locations was a driver of declining average sales per door per week; (3) the partnership with McDonald's was not profitable; (4) the foregoing posed a substantial …

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Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
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Published: July 08, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENSALEM, Pa. , July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Krispy Kreme, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DNUT).

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DNUT Investors Have the Opportunity to Lead the Krispy Kreme Securities Fraud Lawsuit with Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP
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Published: July 08, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Krispy Kreme To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Krispy Kreme between February 25, 2025 and May 7, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK , July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Krispy Kreme, …

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Krispy Kreme, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - DNUT
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Published: July 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Krispy Kreme, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DNUT). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.

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Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
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Published: July 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Krispy Kreme, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DNUT) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.

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KRISPY KREME, INC. (NASDAQ: DNUT) SHAREHOLDER ALERT Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Krispy Kreme, Inc. Investors of Upcoming Deadline
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Published: July 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Krispy Kreme, Inc. (“Krispy Kreme” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DNUT) investors of an upcoming deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company. Should You Join This Class Action Lawsuit?

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Krispy Kreme, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - DNUT
DNUT
Published: July 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Krispy Kreme, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: DNUT ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders who purchased shares of DNUT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

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DNUT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Krispy Kreme, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
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Published: July 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Krispy Kreme, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: DNUT) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 25, 2025 and May 7, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 15, 2025.

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Krispy Kreme Announces New CFO Amid Struggles
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Published: July 03, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has a new top financial executive, as the struggling doughnut maker said that its current president of international operations Raphael Duvivier will take over as CFO next week.

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Krispy Kreme Finance Chief Jeremiah Ashukian Leaving
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Published: July 03, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

Krispy Kreme's top finance executive, Jeremiah Ashukian, is leaving the doughnut maker to pursue an opportunity with a private company.

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About Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)

  • IPO Date 2021-07-01
  • Website https://www.krispykreme.com
  • Industry Grocery Stores
  • CEO Joshua Charlesworth
  • Employees 21000

Krispy Kreme, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates through an omni-channel business model to provide doughnut experiences and produce doughnuts. The company operates through three segments: U.S. and Canada, International, and Market Development. It also produces cookies, brownies, cookie cakes, ice cream, cookie-wiches, and cold milk, as well as doughnut mixes, other ingredients, and doughnut-making equipment. As of January 2, 2022, the company had 1,810 Krispy Kreme and Insomnia Cookies-branded shops in approximately 30 countries worldwide, which include 971 company owned and 839 franchised. It serves through doughnut shops, delivered fresh daily outlets, ecommerce, and delivery business. The company was formerly known as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. and changed its name to Krispy Kreme, Inc. in May 2021. Krispy Kreme, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.