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Krispy Kreme is pushing its machinery to boost efficiency and reverse a period of missed sales targets and profit losses. The company is trying to boost efficiency with automation but found some tasks still require human hands.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) (“Krispy Kreme” or the “Company”), today announced that it will issue its second quarter 2026 earnings results on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The results and related slide presentation will be available on the Company’s website at investors.krispykreme.com beginning at 6:45 AM Eastern Time. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results at 8:00 AM Eastern Time on the same day.

To register for the conference call and webcast, please use this LINK. Following registration, a confirmation email will be sent with dial-in details and a unique access code.

To listen to the live audio webcast and Q&A, visit the Krispy Kreme investor relations website at investors.krispykreme.com. A replay of the webcast, along with the earnings press release and related materials, will be available on the website for 12 months after the call.

About Krispy Kreme
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 40 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing digital business. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities, and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at KrispyKreme.com and follow us on social: X, Instagram and Facebook.

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Momentum investing is essentially an exception to the idea of "buying low and selling high." Investors following this style of investing are usually not interested in betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. Instead, they believe that "buying high and selling higher" is the way to make far more money in lesser time.

Everyone likes betting on fast-moving trending stocks, but it isn't easy to determine the right entry point. These stocks often lose momentum when their future growth potential fails to justify their swelled-up valuation. In that phase, investors find themselves invested in shares that have limited to no upside or even a downside. So, betting on a stock just by looking at the traditional momentum parameters could be risky at times.

It could be safer to invest in bargain stocks that have been witnessing price momentum recently. While the Zacks Momentum Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to trends in a stock's price or earnings, is pretty useful in identifying great momentum stocks, our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen comes handy in spotting fast-moving stocks that are still attractively priced.

Krispy Kreme (DNUT - Free Report) is one of the several great candidates that made it through the screen. While there are numerous reasons why this stock is a great choice, here are the most vital ones:

Investors' growing interest in a stock is reflected in its recent price increase. A price change of 20.6% over the past four weeks positions the stock of this doughnut wholesaler and retailer well in this regard.

While any stock can see a spike in price for a short period, it takes a real momentum player to deliver positive returns for a longer time frame. DNUT meets this criterion too, as the stock gained 27.9% over the past 12 weeks.

Moreover, the momentum for DNUT is fast paced, as the stock currently has a beta of 1.27. This indicates that the stock moves 27% higher than the market in either direction.

Given this price performance, it is no surprise that DNUT has a Momentum Score of A, which indicates that this is the right time to enter the stock to take advantage of the momentum with the highest probability of success.

In addition to a favorable Momentum Score, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions has helped DNUT earn a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that the momentum-effect is quite strong among Zacks Rank #1 and #2 stocks. That's because as covering analysts raise their earnings estimates for a stock, more and more investors take an interest in it, helping its price race to keep up. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Most importantly, despite possessing fast-paced momentum features, DNUT is trading at a reasonable valuation. In terms of Price-to-Sales ratio, which is considered as one of the best valuation metrics, the stock looks quite cheap now. DNUT is currently trading at 0.46 times its sales. In other words, investors need to pay only 46 cents for each dollar of sales.

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The market expects Krispy Kreme (DNUT - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 7. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis doughnut wholesaler and retailer is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.03 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +40%.

Revenues are expected to be $355.2 million, down 5.3% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 30% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Krispy Kreme?For Krispy Kreme, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Krispy Kreme will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Krispy Kreme would post earnings of $0.03 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.09, delivering a surprise of +200.00%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Krispy Kreme doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry, BBB Foods (TBBB - Free Report) , is soon expected to post loss of $0.19 per share for the quarter ended March 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -375%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $1.28 billion, up 52.9% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for BBB Foods has been revised 36.4% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -26.32%.

This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that BBB Foods will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company could not beat consensus EPS estimates in any of the last four quarters.

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Krispy Kreme narrowed its loss and expanded margins in the recent quarter as turnaround efforts continued to pay off, though revenue once again declined following last year's move to exit weaker sales locations.

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Krispy Kreme (DNUT - Free Report) reported $367.03 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 2.2%. EPS of -$0.05 for the same period compares to -$0.05 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $355.2 million, representing a surprise of +3.33%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -87.27%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.03.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Krispy Kreme performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Total Global Points of Access: 15,125 versus 14,912 estimated by two analysts on average.Hubs, by segment and type - U.S. - Doughnut Factories: 6 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 6.Global Points of Access, by segment and type - U.S. - Fresh Shops: 46 compared to the 69 average estimate based on two analysts.Global Points of Access, by segment and type - U.S. - DFD Doors: 5,949 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 6,823.Global Points of Access, by segment and type - U.S. - Total: 6,171 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 7,128.Global Points of Access, by segment and type - International - Hot Light Theater Shops: 47 versus 48 estimated by two analysts on average.Global Points of Access, by segment and type - International - Fresh Shops: 448 compared to the 529 average estimate based on two analysts.Global Points of Access, by segment and type - International - Carts, Food Trucks, and Other: 17 versus 18 estimated by two analysts on average.Global Points of Access, by segment and type - International - DFD Doors: 3,630 versus 4,193 estimated by two analysts on average.Geographic Revenue- U.S.: $221.55 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $211.93 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -6.3%.Geographic Revenue- Market Development: $20.23 million compared to the $20.9 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +6.4% year over year.Geographic Revenue- International: $125.26 million versus $118.48 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.7% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Krispy Kreme here>>>

Shares of Krispy Kreme have returned +10.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

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Momentum investing is essentially an exception to the idea of "buying low and selling high." Investors following this style of investing are usually not interested in betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. Instead, they believe that "buying high and selling higher" is the way to make far more money in lesser time.

Everyone likes betting on fast-moving trending stocks, but it isn't easy to determine the right entry point. These stocks often lose momentum when their future growth potential fails to justify their swelled-up valuation. In that phase, investors find themselves invested in shares that have limited to no upside or even a downside. So, betting on a stock just by looking at the traditional momentum parameters could be risky at times.

It could be safer to invest in bargain stocks that have been witnessing price momentum recently. While the Zacks Momentum Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to trends in a stock's price or earnings, is pretty useful in identifying great momentum stocks, our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen comes handy in spotting fast-moving stocks that are still attractively priced.

Krispy Kreme (DNUT - Free Report) is one of the several great candidates that made it through the screen. While there are numerous reasons why this stock is a great choice, here are the most vital ones:

Investors' growing interest in a stock is reflected in its recent price increase. A price change of 8.4% over the past four weeks positions the stock of this doughnut wholesaler and retailer well in this regard.

While any stock can see a spike in price for a short period, it takes a real momentum player to deliver positive returns for a longer time frame. DNUT meets this criterion too, as the stock gained 22% over the past 12 weeks.

Moreover, the momentum for DNUT is fast paced, as the stock currently has a beta of 1.32. This indicates that the stock moves 32% higher than the market in either direction.

Given this price performance, it is no surprise that DNUT has a Momentum Score of A, which indicates that this is the right time to enter the stock to take advantage of the momentum with the highest probability of success.

In addition to a favorable Momentum Score, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions has helped DNUT earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Our research shows that the momentum-effect is quite strong among Zacks Rank #1 and #2 stocks. That's because as covering analysts raise their earnings estimates for a stock, more and more investors take an interest in it, helping its price race to keep up. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Most importantly, despite possessing fast-paced momentum features, DNUT is trading at a reasonable valuation. In terms of Price-to-Sales ratio, which is considered as one of the best valuation metrics, the stock looks quite cheap now. DNUT is currently trading at 0.41 times its sales. In other words, investors need to pay only 41 cents for each dollar of sales.

So, DNUT appears to have plenty of room to run, and that too at a fast pace.

In addition to DNUT, there are several other stocks that currently pass through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen. You may consider investing in them and start looking for the newest stocks that fit these criteria.

This is not the only screen that could help you find your next winning stock pick. Based on your personal investing style, you may choose from over 45 Zacks Premium Screens that are strategically created to beat the market.

However, keep in mind that the key to a successful stock-picking strategy is to ensure that it produced profitable results in the past. You could easily do that with the help of the Zacks Research Wizard. In addition to allowing you to backtest the effectiveness of your strategy, the program comes loaded with some of our most successful stock-picking strategies.

Click here to sign up for a free trial to the Research Wizard today.

Have you assessed how the international operations of Krispy Kreme (DNUT - Free Report) performed in the quarter ended March 2026? For this doughnut wholesaler and retailer, possessing an expansive global footprint, parsing the trends of international revenues could be critical to gauge its financial resilience and growth prospects.

In today's increasingly interconnected global economy, a company's ability to tap into international markets can be a pivotal factor in shaping its overall financial health and growth trajectory. For investors, understanding a company's reliance on overseas markets has become increasingly crucial, as it offers insights into the company's sustainability of earnings, ability to tap into diverse economic cycles and overall growth potential.

Being present in foreign markets serves as protection against local economic declines and helps benefit from more rapidly expanding economies. Yet, such expansion also introduces challenges related to currency fluctuations, geopolitical uncertainties and varied market behaviors.

Upon examining DNUT's recent quarterly performance, we noticed several interesting patterns in the revenue generated from its international segments, which are commonly analyzed and observed by Wall Street experts.

The company's total revenue for the quarter amounted to $367.03 million, showing decrease of 2.2%. We will now explore the breakdown of DNUT's overseas revenue to assess the impact of its international operations.

Decoding DNUT's International Revenue TrendsMarket Development generated $20.23 million in revenues for the company in the last quarter, constituting 5.5% of the total. This represented a surprise of -3.2% compared to the $20.9 million projected by Wall Street analysts. Comparatively, in the previous quarter, Market Development accounted for $19.69 million (5%), and in the year-ago quarter, it contributed $19.01 million (5.1%) to the total revenue.

International accounted for 34.1% of the company's total revenue during the quarter, translating to $125.26 million. Revenues from this region represented a surprise of +5.72%, with Wall Street analysts collectively expecting $118.48 million. When compared to the preceding quarter and the same quarter in the previous year, International contributed $142.46 million (36.3%) and $119.64 million (31.9%) to the total revenue, respectively.

International Revenue PredictionsIt is projected by analysts on Wall Street that Krispy Kreme will post revenues of $333.42 million for the ongoing fiscal quarter, a decline of 12.2% from the year-ago quarter. The expected contributions from Market Development and International to this revenue are 6.6%, and 36%, translating into $22.03 million, and $120.17 million, respectively.

For the full year, the company is expected to generate $1.31 billion in total revenue, down 14% from the previous year. Revenues from Market Development and International are expected to constitute 7.2% ($94.43 million), and 37.7% ($493.97 million) of the total, respectively.

Concluding RemarksRelying on global markets for revenues presents both prospects and challenges for Krispy Kreme. Therefore, scrutinizing its international revenue trends is key to effectively forecasting the company's future outlook.

In an era of growing international ties and escalating geopolitical disputes, financial analysts on Wall Street pay keen attention to these developments to fine-tune their earnings estimations for businesses operating across borders. It's important to note, however, that a range of additional variables, like a company's local market status, also play a crucial role in shaping these forecasts.

Emphasizing a company's shifting earnings prospects is a key aspect of our approach at Zacks, especially since research has proven its substantial influence on a stock's price in the short run. This correlation is positively aligned, meaning that improved earnings projections tend to boost the stock's price.

The Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool, comes with an externally validated impressive track record. It effectively utilizes shifts in earnings projections to act as a dependable barometer for forecasting short-term stock price trends.

At the moment, Krispy Kreme has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), signifying that it may outperform the overall market trend in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

A Look at Krispy Kreme's Recent Stock Price PerformanceThe stock has witnessed a decline of 1.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's an increase of 8.8%. In the same interval, the Zacks Consumer Staples sector, to which Krispy Kreme belongs, has registered no change. Over the past three months, the company's shares saw an increase of 12.3%, while the S&P 500 increased by 7.1%. In comparison, the sector experienced no change during this timeframe.

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Krispy Kreme remains a hold as turnaround progress is evident, but valuation uncertainty persists. Q1 marked the first positive free cash flow since IPO, with adjusted EBITDA up 38% YoY and 260 bps margin expansion. FY 2026 guidance targets $1.25–$1.35B net revenue, $140–$150M adjusted EBITDA, and over $15M free cash flow.