Krispy Kreme

DNUT · NASDAQ

$2.97+$0.02 (+0.68%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:54 PM ET

Prev close $2.95

DNUT analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 1 analyst over the last 12 months. 0% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy0
Hold1
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 8 analysts

Average $4.16 (+40.2% upside)

Low: $3.03
Now: $2.97
High: $5.25

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

DNUT analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Evercore ISI Group	Aug 7, 2026	Maintains	In-Line	$4.50 → $4.00	45%
Evercore ISI Group	Feb 27, 2026	Maintains	In-Line	$3.00 → $4.50	45%

The case for and against

Updated Aug 14, 2025

Bull case

Krispy Kreme is expected to achieve continuous volume growth in 2024, driven by enhancements to its hub & spoke and direct-to-franchise delivery models, alongside anticipated foreign exchange benefits. The continuing expansion into major retailers, coupled with the recently strengthened partnership with McDonald's, is projected to significantly boost sales growth, potentially achieving organic sales growth of 5-7%, which is above the average of its peers. Overall, the company's strong brand reputation, strategic initiatives, and global expansion prospects support a positive outlook and suggest potential for substantial share appreciation.

Bear case

Krispy Kreme Inc. provided a revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY2025 that is approximately 9% below pre-print consensus estimates, indicating potential challenges in achieving growth in both U.S. and International segments. The company is also facing increased net debt levels and margin pressures from rising input costs, which could further hinder profitability. Additionally, the performance of strategic partnerships, such as with McDonald's, is uncertain, and overall consumer weakness anticipated for the beginning of 2025 raises concerns about future sales and volumes.

Information on this page is provided for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Market data is delayed at least 15 minutes and is provided without warranty. Analyst ratings, price targets and company data come from third-party sources. Past performance does not guarantee future results.