Krispy Kreme, Inc. - Common Stock (DNUT)

The U.S. stock market experienced a mixed session today. The Nasdaq fell nearly 80 points, closing down 0.4% at 20,892.69

Krispy Kreme shares are soaring in after-hours Tuesday, continuing momentum from the regular session. Here's a look at what you need to know.

Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets after the closing bell on Tuesday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's after hours session.

These three fast-food companies (MCD, SHAK, WING) give investors a reason to load up their trays in anticipation of better times ahead in 2025.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Stocks under $10 pique our interest because they have room to grow (as well as the most affordable option contract premiums). That doesn’t mean they’re bargains though, and we urge investors to be careful as many have risky business models.

Check out the companies making headlines yesterday:

Shares of doughnut chain Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) fell 6.1% in the afternoon session after the major indices pulled back (Nasdaq -0.8%, S&P 500 -0.77%), largely due to escalating concerns surrounding the July 9th deadline for new US tariffs, now amplified by specific announcements. 

Krispy Kreme on Thursday named Raphael Duvivier as its new CFO, succeeding Jeremiah Ashukian, who is leaving the company to pursue an opportunity with a private company.

Cramer recommends buying Okta (OKTA) as it reported strong earnings, but not to trust Nebius Group (NBIS), while Sweetgreen (SG) and Monster Beverage (MNST) have mixed views. He also suggests buying McDonald's (MCD) while their partnership with Krispy Kreme (DNUT) will end in 2025.

Rock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses. The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?

The partnership, struck in March last year, allowed the sale of Krispy Kreme’s donuts in McDonald's outlets in the U.S.

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

Running at a loss can be a red flag. Many of these businesses face mounting challenges as competition increases and funding becomes harder to secure.

Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 15.3% year on year to $375.2 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.05 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

The negative sentiment buildup comes after a disastrous earnings report from the donut seller earlier this month.

As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the traditional fast food industry, including Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) and its peers.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices fell further in the afternoon (Nasdaq -1.3%, S&P 500 - 1.4%) as Treasury yields rose, reflecting market anxiety over a draft federal budget that could worsen the already wide US fiscal deficit.