DNUT
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Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) closed at $3.16 as of 2026-02-02, trading 69.3% below its 200-week moving average of $10.29. This places DNUT in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -69.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 192 weeks of data, DNUT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -10.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $541 million, DNUT is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -54.3%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
Over the past 3.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DNUT would have grown to $24, compared to $193 for the S&P 500. DNUT has returned -31.5% annualized vs 19.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Growth of $100: DNUT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DNUT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying DNUT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -11.0% after 12 months (median -15.0%), compared to +22.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 40% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -42.8% vs +50.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DNUT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DNUT has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +-10.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Nov 2022 | 23 | 20.5% | +13.4% | -75.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Mar 2023 | 14 | 28.0% | -7.3% | -77.1% |
| Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | 18 | 16.9% | -17.4% | -74.9% |
| Jan 2024 | Mar 2024 | 11 | 14.6% | -31.7% | -76.4% |
| Apr 2024 | Ongoing | 95+ | 78.2% | Ongoing | -76.3% |
| Average | 32 | — | +-10.8% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02