Karat Packaging Inc. reported a 6.9% increase in net sales, reaching $112.8 million, and an 11.7% increase in gross profit, totaling $43.5 million for the third quarter of 2024. Net income rose slightly to $9.3 million, while adjusted EBITDA amounted to $14.7 million. The company also announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.40 per share.
Net sales increased by 6.9% year-over-year to $112.8 million.
Gross profit increased by 11.7% year-over-year to $43.5 million.
Net income increased by 1.3% year-over-year to $9.3 million.
The board of directors approved an increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.40 per share.
The company expects net sales for the 2024 fourth quarter to increase by mid to high single percent from the prior-year quarter, and gross margin to be 39 to 40 percent versus 35.7 percent for the prior-year quarter.
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