Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) Shares Acquired Rep. Tim Moore

Key Points

• Representative Tim Moore disclosed buying between $1,001 and $15,000 of Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) stock on February 12, according to a filing made public on February 20.
• Krispy Kreme stock opened at $2.97 and was down about 2.0%; the company has a $508.8M market cap, negative P/E (-0.99), weak liquidity (quick ratio 0.30, current ratio 0.36), a 12‑month range of $2.50–$9.27, and institutional investors own roughly 81.7% with recent position increases by Invesco and XTX.
• Analysts are mixed with a consensus rating of "Hold" and a $5.59 price target (three Buy, five Hold, three Sell), while some firms recently moved ratings (e.g., Wall Street Zen and Zacks upgraded, Morgan Stanley remains underweight).

Representative Tim Moore (Republican-North Carolina) recently bought shares of Krispy Kreme, Inc. NASDAQ: DNUT. In a filing disclosed on February 20th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Krispy Kreme stock on February 12th.

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

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global NASDAQ: COIN on 2/18/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Simply Good Foods NASDAQ: SMPL on 2/11/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Genprex NASDAQ: GNPX on 2/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Simply Good Foods NASDAQ: SMPL on 2/3/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of AT&T NYSE: T on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson NYSE: HOG on 1/23/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of AT&T NYSE: T on 1/9/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Hyster-Yale NYSE: HY on 1/5/2026.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store NASDAQ: CBRL on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store NASDAQ: CBRL on 12/31/2025.

Krispy Kreme Stock Down 2.0%

DNUT stock opened at $2.97 on Tuesday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $3.67 and a 200 day moving average of $3.68. The firm has a market cap of $508.76 million, a PE ratio of -0.99 and a beta of 1.31. Krispy Kreme, Inc. has a twelve month low of $2.50 and a twelve month high of $9.27. The company has a quick ratio of 0.30, a current ratio of 0.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31.

Institutional Trading of Krispy Kreme

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in Krispy Kreme by 27.6% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 462,038 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,857,000 after buying an additional 99,968 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd grew its position in shares of Krispy Kreme by 144.3% during the 4th quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 113,778 shares of the company's stock valued at $457,000 after acquiring an additional 67,205 shares during the period. Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP bought a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme during the 4th quarter valued at $103,000. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Krispy Kreme by 58.5% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 69,118 shares of the company's stock worth $278,000 after purchasing an additional 25,513 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers bought a new position in Krispy Kreme in the 4th quarter worth $51,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.72% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DNUT has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Wall Street Zen raised Krispy Kreme from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Sunday. Morgan Stanley reissued an "underweight" rating and set a $3.00 price objective on shares of Krispy Kreme in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Zacks Research raised shares of Krispy Kreme from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d)" rating on shares of Krispy Kreme in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Krispy Kreme presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $5.59.

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 Doughnuts, Inc NASDAQ: DNUT is a global retailer and wholesaler renowned for its signature Original Glazed doughnut and a variety of other sweet treats. The company operates through a combination of company-owned stores, franchise outlets and strategic partnerships with supermarkets, convenience stores and other foodservice channels. In addition to its doughnut portfolio, Krispy Kreme offers freshly brewed coffee, assorted beverages and proprietary seasonal items designed to drive traffic and foster brand loyalty.

Founded in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by Vernon Rudolph, Krispy Kreme has grown from a single local shop to a multinational brand.

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