DNUT
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Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) closed at $3.49 as of 2026-03-20, trading 65.1% below its 200-week moving average of $10.00. This places DNUT in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -67.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.36 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 198 weeks of data, DNUT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 33 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 $601 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 -56.9%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Over the past 3.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DNUT would have grown to $27, compared to $182 for the S&P 500. DNUT has returned -29.2% annualized vs 16.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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% | -73.0% |
| Dec 2022 | Mar 2023 | 14 | 28.0% | -7.3% | -74.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | 18 | 16.9% | -17.4% | -72.3% |
| Jan 2024 | Mar 2024 | 11 | 14.6% | -31.7% | -73.9% |
| Apr 2024 | Ongoing | 101+ | 78.2% | Ongoing | -73.9% |
| Average | 33 | — | +-10.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DNUT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) is trading 65.1% below its 200-week moving average of $10.00. The current price is $3.49.
What is DNUT's 200-week moving average price?
Krispy Kreme, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $10.00 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DNUT drops below its 200-week moving average?
DNUT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -10.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 33 weeks on average.
Is DNUT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DNUT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 38. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -56.9%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DNUT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 3.8 years, $100 invested in DNUT would have grown to $27, compared to $182 for the S&P 500. That's -29.2% annualized vs 16.9% for the index. DNUT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does DNUT pay a dividend?
Yes. Krispy Kreme, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 401.00%.
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 week of 2026-03-20