Krispy Kreme Aktie

Krispy Kreme reported net revenue of $331 million for Q2 2026 versus expectations of $320.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of $28.8 million (+43%), lifting consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin to 8.7%. Adjusted earnings per share were −$0.03, missing the estimate of −$0.01; the stock rose modestly in premarket trading. Management confirmed the 2026 full-year guidance and attributed the year‑over‑year revenue decline mainly to planned refranchising, while free cash flow improved markedly in the first half. Risks remain in international expansion, high indebtedness and the execution of the turnaround plan. » More on de.investing.com

Krispy Kreme’s stock rose briefly on reports of cost-cutting and restructuring measures but finished the day unchanged. Management sold stakes (Insomnia Cookies), laid off corporate staff and suspended the dividend to cut debt and preserve liquidity. The company is shifting toward a more franchise-heavy model, outsourcing logistics, concentrating on large retailers such as Walmart, Target and Kroger, and plans to deploy AI and automation to improve production-line utilization. » More on de.investing.com

Bernardo Hees, a member of the board, acquired a total of 630,111 common shares of Krispy Kreme through BHBK LLC between June 1 and June 4 at weighted average prices between $3.29 and $3.44. After the transactions, BHBK LLC holds 1,549,633 common shares; Hees additionally directly owns 617,315 shares and 85,413 not-yet-vested restricted stock units. The purchases, made in four separate transactions, were viewed by market participants as a vote of confidence and triggered a roughly 6% share price increase. » More on de.investing.com

Krispy Kreme's stock rose 5.3% in premarket trading after mandatory disclosures showed supervisory board member Bernardo Hees, through BHBK LLC, bought a total of 225,077 common shares between May 26 and 28 at prices between $3.30 and $3.45. The purchases increased his indirect holding via BHBK to 919,522 shares; Hees also directly holds 702,728 shares (including 617,315 common shares and 85,413 unvested RSUs). Insider purchases are viewed as a signal of confidence in the company's prospects. » More on de.investing.com

Krispy Kreme reported Q1 2026 progress in its strategic turnaround: adjusted EBITDA rose 38% to $33.1 million and free cash flow was positive for the first time since the IPO at $11.4 million. Net revenue of $367 million was slightly below guidance, and loss per share was $0.05. Refranchising transactions generated $111.4 million and helped reduce net debt to $816.7 million, while management reaffirmed its full-year targets for revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. » More on de.investing.com