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Jun 30, 2022

Karat Packaging Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Reported record quarterly revenue and strengthened profitability.

Key Takeaways

Karat Packaging reported a strong second quarter with record net sales of $114.9 million, a 21.5% increase year-over-year, and a gross profit increase of 20.9% to $34.0 million. Net income was $7.2 million, compared to $9.3 million in the prior-year quarter which included a $5 million gain on forgiveness of debt.

Record quarterly net sales of $114.9 million, up 21.5 percent from the prior-year quarter.

Gross profit of $34.0 million, up 20.9 percent from the prior-year quarter.

Net income of $7.2 million, versus $9.3 million in the prior-year quarter which included a gain on forgiveness of debt of $5 million.

Adjusted EBITDA of $11.8 million, up 14.6 percent from the prior-year quarter.

Total Revenue
$115M
Previous year: $94.5M
+21.5%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.5
-32.0%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
10.3%
Previous year: 10.9%
-5.5%
Gross Profit
$34M
Previous year: $28.1M
+21.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.5M
Previous year: $7.68M
-54.4%
Free Cash Flow
$2.89M
Previous year: -$7.88M
-136.7%
Total Assets
$247M
Previous year: $207M
+19.4%

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Karat Packaging Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company expects net sales between $117 million and $120 million for the third quarter of 2022, and between $445 million and $449 million for the full year 2022. The Company expects gross margin between 31% and 32% on average for the full year 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales for the 2022 third quarter: $117 million to $120 million, up from $102.7 million for the 2021 third quarter.
  • Net sales for the 2022 full year: $445 million to $449 million, versus $364.2 million in 2021.
  • Gross margin goal for the 2022 full year: 31 percent to 32 percent on average, including expected impact from freight and duty capitalization for the remainder of 2022.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income