Rep. Tim Moore Sells Off Shares of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT)

Representative Tim Moore (Republican-North Carolina) recently sold shares of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT). In a filing disclosed on March 24th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Krispy Kreme stock on March 17th.

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

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) on 3/23/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH) on 3/20/2026.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH) on 3/18/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:SMPL) on 3/13/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH) on 3/12/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 3/12/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 2/18/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) on 2/12/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:SMPL) on 2/11/2026.

Krispy Kreme Price Performance

Krispy Kreme stock opened at $3.35 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $3.31 and its 200 day moving average is $3.67. Krispy Kreme, Inc. has a one year low of $2.50 and a one year high of $5.73. The firm has a market cap of $576.87 million, a P/E ratio of -1.11 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 0.38 and a quick ratio of 0.32.

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.03 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $392.37 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $386.72 million. Krispy Kreme had a negative net margin of 33.87% and a negative return on equity of 3.66%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.01 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Krispy Kreme, Inc. will post 0.07 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on DNUT shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Krispy Kreme in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research raised Krispy Kreme from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Wall Street Zen raised Krispy Kreme from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, February 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated an “underweight” rating and set a $3.00 target price on shares of Krispy Kreme in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Krispy Kreme currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $4.52.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Krispy Kreme

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Krispy Kreme by 1,229.5% during the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 8,469 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 7,832 shares during the period. FNY Investment Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme in the 4th quarter valued at about $40,000. Sage Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Krispy Kreme in the 3rd quarter valued at about $39,000. Prudential Financial Inc. acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors acquired a new position in Krispy Kreme during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. 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.

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.