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