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

Key Points

• Representative Tim Moore purchased shares of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) worth between $1,001 and $15,000 on August 4th, as disclosed on September 3rd.
• Krispy Kreme reported a 12-month low of $2.50 and a 12-month high of $12.68, with recent quarterly earnings missing expectations significantly.
• Several analysts have downgraded Krispy Kreme's stock rating recently, with the current consensus labeled as a "Hold" and an average price target of $6.80.

Representative Tim Moore (R-North Carolina) recently bought shares of Krispy Kreme, Inc. NASDAQ: DNUT. In a filing disclosed on September 03rd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Krispy Kreme stock on August 4th.

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

• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Centene NYSE: CNC on 8/18/2025.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 8/15/2025.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Intel NASDAQ: INTC on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Hyster-Yale NYSE: HY on 8/13/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Hyster-Yale NYSE: HY on 8/12/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Intel NASDAQ: INTC on 8/11/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 8/8/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Centene NYSE: CNC on 8/8/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Intel NASDAQ: INTC on 8/8/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Hyster-Yale NYSE: HY on 8/7/2025.

Krispy Kreme Price Performance

NASDAQ DNUT opened at $3.40 on Friday. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $3.47 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $4.08. The company has a current ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 0.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.24. Krispy Kreme, Inc. has a 12-month low of $2.50 and a 12-month high of $12.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $582.08 million, a P/E ratio of -1.28 and a beta of 1.32.

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly 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 return on equity of 5.55% and a negative net margin of 29.33%.The firm had revenue of $379.77 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $382.25 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.05 earnings per share. Krispy Kreme's revenue for the quarter was down 13.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Krispy Kreme, Inc. will post 0.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

DNUT has been the topic of several analyst reports. Truist Financial lowered shares of Krispy Kreme from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, May 8th. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Krispy Kreme from $4.75 to $3.60 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 9th. BNP Paribas upgraded shares of Krispy Kreme to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, July 21st. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Krispy Kreme from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a research note on Monday, August 25th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane downgraded shares of Krispy Kreme from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating and set a $3.50 price objective for the company. in a research note on Monday, July 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Krispy Kreme currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $6.80.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DNUT. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its position in Krispy Kreme by 17.9% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 33,087 shares of the company's stock valued at $329,000 after purchasing an additional 5,032 shares during the period. Northern Trust Corp lifted its position in Krispy Kreme by 5.6% during the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 750,603 shares of the company's stock valued at $7,453,000 after purchasing an additional 40,063 shares during the period. Ancora Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the fourth quarter valued at $199,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the fourth quarter valued at $128,000. Finally, Brevan Howard Capital Management LP acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the fourth quarter valued at $582,000. 81.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.

Krispy Kreme Company Profile

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.

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