Bernardo Hees Purchases 25,002 Shares of Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) Stock

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) Director Bernardo Hees acquired 25,002 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $3.49 per share, for a total transaction of $87,256.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,574,635 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,495,476.15. This represents a 1.61% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Bernardo Hees also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, June 4th, Bernardo Hees acquired 150,000 shares of Krispy Kreme stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $3.29 per share, for a total transaction of $493,500.00.
• On Wednesday, June 3rd, Bernardo Hees acquired 170,596 shares of Krispy Kreme stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $3.35 per share, for a total transaction of $571,496.60.
• On Tuesday, June 2nd, Bernardo Hees acquired 235,875 shares of Krispy Kreme stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $3.39 per share, for a total transaction of $799,616.25.
• On Monday, June 1st, Bernardo Hees bought 73,640 shares of Krispy Kreme stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $3.44 per share, with a total value of $253,321.60.
• On Thursday, May 28th, Bernardo Hees bought 200,989 shares of Krispy Kreme stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $3.42 per share, with a total value of $687,382.38.
• On Wednesday, May 27th, Bernardo Hees bought 22,114 shares of Krispy Kreme stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $3.38 per share, with a total value of $74,745.32.
• On Tuesday, May 26th, Bernardo Hees bought 1,974 shares of Krispy Kreme stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $3.30 per share, with a total value of $6,514.20.

Krispy Kreme Stock Performance

DNUT stock opened at $3.73 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 0.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31. The company has a market capitalization of $643.05 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.25 and a beta of 1.27. Krispy Kreme, Inc. has a 12 month low of $2.50 and a 12 month high of $5.73. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $3.50 and a two-hundred day moving average of $3.63.

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported ($0.05) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by ($0.02). The business had revenue of $367.03 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $359.42 million. Krispy Kreme had a negative return on equity of 4.34% and a negative net margin of 33.36%.The business’s revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.05) earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Krispy Kreme, Inc. will post -0.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Krispy Kreme in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Krispy Kreme from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Capital One Financial upgraded shares of Krispy Kreme from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $6.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Krispy Kreme from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, May 17th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $4.63.

Institutional Trading of Krispy Kreme

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Krispy Kreme by 1,229.5% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 8,469 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 7,832 shares during the last quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the 4th quarter valued at $40,000. Apollon Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the 1st quarter valued at $35,000. Prudential Financial Inc. acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. 81.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Krispy Kreme

Here are the key news stories impacting Krispy Kreme this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Krispy Kreme announced a new soccer-themed promotion tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the limited-time “Match Day Dozen” and a $2 Original Glazed dozen buy-one-get-one deal, which could lift traffic and sales by driving seasonal customer demand. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Director Bernardo Hees continued buying shares, including a recent purchase of 25,002 shares, reinforcing insider confidence after several earlier buys this month. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest data showed no shares outstanding to short, suggesting limited bearish positioning and potentially reducing pressure from short sellers. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street analysts currently rate DNUT at “Hold” on average, with a mixed split between Buy, Hold, and Sell ratings, indicating that the stock still faces skepticism despite recent marketing momentum.
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s latest earnings report missed EPS expectations, and revenue declined year over year, highlighting ongoing profitability and growth challenges that may cap upside. Article Title

About Krispy Kreme

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.