Karat Packaging Declares Quarterly Dividend, Announces Share Buyback

November 5, 2025 — Karat Packaging, a leading provider of foodservice and packaging solutions, has declared a quarterly dividend for its shareholders and announced a share buyback program. These moves reflect the company’s strong financial position and its ongoing commitment to delivering value to shareholders while supporting its long-term growth strategy.

Quarterly Dividend and Share Buyback

Karat Packaging’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable to shareholders on record as of November 15, 2025. The dividend payout is a reflection of the company’s robust financial performance and cash flow generation. Additionally, Karat Packaging announced a share buyback program, where it intends to repurchase up to $20 million of its outstanding shares, aiming to reduce share count and enhance shareholder value.

“These announcements demonstrate our commitment to returning value to our shareholders while continuing to invest in our business,” said John Wang, CEO of Karat Packaging. “Our strong balance sheet and cash flow allow us to return capital to shareholders while positioning the company for continued growth in the packaging industry.”

Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Growth

In addition to the dividend and buyback, Karat Packaging continues to focus on expanding its footprint in the growing foodservice packaging market. The company has made significant investments in expanding its production capacity and diversifying its product offerings, including sustainable packaging solutions that meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging options in the foodservice sector.

“The packaging industry is evolving, and sustainability is becoming a key driver of consumer choices. Karat Packaging is well-positioned to meet this demand with our innovative, sustainable products,” Wang added. “At the same time, we remain committed to delivering strong returns to our shareholders.”

Looking Ahead

Looking forward, Karat Packaging plans to continue its growth strategy through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company is focused on maintaining its leadership position in the foodservice packaging market while continuing to improve its financial performance and delivering value to shareholders.

“We believe our balanced approach of investing in our business while returning capital to shareholders will allow us to achieve sustainable long-term growth and success,” said Wang.