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Krispy Kreme (DNUT): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold1 Buy1 Hold1 Sell
Ratings of 3 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 3 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $3.97, the highest $4.90, the lowest $3.00. The average is +31.3% from the last price of $3.02.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Harbour★★★★★★★★★★#10941 · hits 49% · avg −2.3% | Morgan Stanley | $3.00 | Sell | −0.7% | Reiterated | 15.10.26on TipRanks 07:00 | +1.4%next day −1.5% | ↗ |
| AI PerPlexity Grocery StoresPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $2.50 → $3.00+20.0% | Hold | −0.7% | Reiterated | 03.10.26on TipRanks 05:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Grocery StoresPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $3.00 → $2.50−16.7% | Hold | −17.2% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks 05:05 | — | |
| AI xAi Grocery StoresxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $3.00 | Hold | −0.7% | Reiterated | 29.09.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Grocery StoresDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $3.00 | Hold | −0.7% | Reiterated | 29.09.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Grocery StoresOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $3.00 | Hold | −0.7% | Reiterated | 29.09.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Grocery StoresAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $3.00 | Hold | −0.7% | Reiterated | 29.09.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI Google Grocery StoresGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $3.00 | Hold | −0.7% | Reiterated | 29.09.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Grocery StoresPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $3.00 | Hold | −0.7% | Reiterated | 29.09.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| Sara Senatore★★★★★★★★★★#9103 · hits 47% · avg −0.1% | Bank of America Securities | $4.20 → $4.90+16.7% | Buy | +62.3% | Reiterated | 07.08.26on TipRanks Aug 10 05:16 | +2.8%next day −6.0% · 5 days −0.7% | ↗ |
| David Palmer★★★★★★★★★★#2520 · hits 57% · avg +3.8% | Evercore ISI | $4.50 → $4.00−11.1% | Hold | +32.5% | Reiterated | 07.08.26on TipRanks 08:15 | +2.8%next day −6.0% · 5 days −0.7% | ↗ |
| Jon Tower★★★★★★★★★★#1450 · hits 57% · avg +9.8% | Citi | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 15.05.26on TipRanks May 17 17:15 | +0.6%next day −2.1% · 5 days +0.4% | ↗ |
| Brian Harbour★★★★★★★★★★#10941 · hits 49% · avg −2.3% | Morgan Stanley | $3.00 | Sell | −0.7% | Reiterated | 08.05.26on TipRanks 06:35 | −1.9%next day −6.3% · 5 days −10.5% | ↗ |
| Dan Guglielmo★★★★★★★★★★#5627 · hits 57% · avg +7.8% | Capital One Financial | $6.00 | Buy | +98.7% | Upgrade | 26.03.26on TipRanks 08:45 | +3.9%next day −3.8% · 5 days −2.2% | ↗ |
| Rahul Krotthapalli★★★★★★★★★★#11751 · hits 39% · avg −13.7% | J.P. Morgan | — | Sell | — | Reiterated | 23.01.26on TipRanks Jan 24 10:55 | −0.6%next day −2.9% · 5 days −7.5% | ↗ |
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Every rating the collector has kept for the last 12 months, including the earlier ones of the same analyst. Latest of each analyst
Best analysts covering Krispy Kreme
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $4.45 at a price of $2.87 (+55.1%); now: $3.97 at $3.02 (+31.3%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
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| Strong Buy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 05.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.01 (from $-0.01 to $0.03). Last quarter: $-0.03.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $306M (from $273M to $326M). Last quarter: $331M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumerdefensive
About Krispy Kreme
- CEO: Joshua Charlesworth
- Employees: 17,000
- 2116 Hawkins Street, Charlotte, NC, 28203, US
- www.krispykreme.com
Krispy Kreme, Inc., operating alongside its various subsidiaries, focuses on creating and distributing distinctive doughnut experiences through a comprehensive omni-channel business model. Its operations are structured across three primary divisions: U.S. and Canada, International markets, and Market Development. Beyond its signature doughnuts, the company also offers a diverse array of other sweet treats, including cookies, brownies, ice cream, and various cookie-based confections, often accompanied by cold milk. Additionally, it provides doughnut mixes, other ingredients, and even equipment for doughnut production. By early 2022 (specifically January 2), Krispy Kreme boasted a global presence of 1,810 branded outlets (Krispy Kreme and Insomnia Cookies) spanning approximately 30 countries. Of these, 971 were company-owned locations and 839 were managed by franchisees. Its comprehensive distribution strategy involves sales through these retail shops, a "delivered fresh daily" model, e-commerce platforms, and direct delivery services. Established in 1937, Krispy Kreme, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization underwent a name change in May 2021, transitioning from its former identity, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., to its current designation.
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