Rep. Tim Moore Buys Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) Stock

Key Points

• Representative Tim Moore of North Carolina recently purchased shares in Krispy Kreme, investing between $15,001 and $50,000 on July 30th, signaling potential confidence in the company.
• Krispy Kreme reported a loss of $0.05 per share in its most recent quarter, with revenues being down 15.2% year-over-year, a concern for investors amidst a consensus EPS forecast of $0.07 for the current fiscal year.
• Several equities analysts have issued reports regarding Krispy Kreme, with price targets being lowered and ratings downgraded, including Citigroup's cut from $4.75 to $3.60, indicating a cautious outlook for the stock.

Representative Tim Moore (R-North Carolina) recently bought shares of Krispy Kreme, Inc. NASDAQ: DNUT. In a filing disclosed on August 05th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in Krispy Kreme stock on July 30th.

Representative Tim Moore also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Centene NYSE: CNC on 7/30/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson NYSE: HOG on 7/30/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Verizon Communications NYSE: VZ on 7/29/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Intel NASDAQ: INTC on 7/29/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Krispy Kreme NASDAQ: DNUT on 7/29/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Centene NYSE: CNC on 7/29/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Centene NYSE: CNC on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 7/21/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Centene NYSE: CNC on 7/21/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Centene NYSE: CNC on 7/18/2025.

Krispy Kreme Stock Down 3.1%

Shares of DNUT traded down $0.10 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $3.08. 3,478,405 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 16,143,832. The company has a current ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83. The firm's fifty day moving average is $3.20 and its 200-day moving average is $4.75. Krispy Kreme, Inc. has a 1 year low of $2.50 and a 1 year high of $12.68. The stock has a market capitalization of $525.63 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.16 and a beta of 1.32.

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 7th. The company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by ($0.10). Krispy Kreme had a negative net margin of 29.33% and a negative return on equity of 5.01%. The firm had revenue of $379.77 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $382.25 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.05 earnings per share. Krispy Kreme's revenue was down 13.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Krispy Kreme, Inc. will post 0.07 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Krispy Kreme

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme during the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. R Squared Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in shares of Krispy Kreme by 34.5% during the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 12,378 shares of the company's stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 3,178 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of Montreal Can acquired a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme during the 2nd quarter valued at about $38,000. 81.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DNUT has been the topic of several research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of Krispy Kreme in a research report on Wednesday, May 14th. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Krispy Kreme from $3.00 to $2.50 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 14th. Bank of America cut their target price on Krispy Kreme from $7.00 to $6.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 18th. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Krispy Kreme from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating and set a $3.50 target price on the stock. in a research report on Monday, July 21st. Finally, BNP Paribas raised Krispy Kreme to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, July 21st. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $7.58.

About Representative Moore

Timothy K. Moore (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing North Carolina's 14th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Moore (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 14th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Moore served as speaker of the House from 2015 to 2025. Timothy Moore earned his B.A. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1992 and his J.D. from the Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1995. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.

About Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, produces doughnuts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S., International, and Market Development. The company offers doughnut experiences through hot light theater and fresh shops, delivered fresh daily branded cabinets and merchandising units within grocery and convenience stores, quick service restaurants, club memberships, drug stores, and ecommerce, as well as through its branded sweet treat line comprising Krispy Kreme branded sweet treats.