Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) will likely be announcing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of ($0.01) per share and revenue of $386.7150 million for the quarter. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Krispy Kreme Trading Down 0.3%

DNUT stock opened at $2.96 on Wednesday. Krispy Kreme has a twelve month low of $2.50 and a twelve month high of $7.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $507.05 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.99 and a beta of 1.31. 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 firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $3.64 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $3.68.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Krispy Kreme

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Krispy Kreme by 27.6% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 462,038 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,857,000 after purchasing an additional 99,968 shares in the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd boosted its position in Krispy Kreme by 144.3% during the 4th quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 113,778 shares of the company’s stock valued at $457,000 after acquiring an additional 67,205 shares in the last quarter. Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP bought a new stake in Krispy Kreme during the 4th quarter valued at $103,000. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Krispy Kreme by 58.5% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 69,118 shares of the company’s stock valued at $278,000 after acquiring an additional 25,513 shares during the period. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers bought a new position in shares of Krispy Kreme in the 4th quarter worth $51,000. Institutional investors own 81.72% of the company’s stock.

Key Krispy Kreme News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Krispy Kreme announced an official partnership with OREO® for a limited‑time doughnut collection launching Feb. 24 at participating U.S. shops — a clear marketing push expected to drive short‑term store visits and incremental same‑store sales. Business Wire: An Iconic Duo
• Positive Sentiment: National and local outlets are amplifying the launch (coverage highlights craveability and three distinct flavors), which should increase brand visibility and promotional lift during the limited run. MLive: Bold, craveable…
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple lifestyle sites and local news pieces are reproducing product details and availability info — useful for short‑term traffic but unlikely to change long‑term fundamentals on their own. KYMA: Krispy Kreme teams up with Oreo
• Negative Sentiment: At least one consumer comparison article favors a competitor’s in‑store donut taste over Krispy Kreme, which could dampen some of the promotional momentum if repeated or amplified. MSN: The Best Donut Brand…

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

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.