Krispy Kreme Q1 adjusted EBITDA up 38%; positive free cash flow; refranchises Japan and Western JV

Krispy Kreme, Inc.

2026-Q1 EPS reported -$0.16 revenue$367,034,000

Net revenue $367M (-2.2% YoY); GAAP net loss improved to $22.7M from $33.4M.
Adjusted EBITDA $33.1M (+38% YoY); margin expanded 260bps to 9.0%.
Refranchised Japan operations and Western US JV in March 2026; US logistics outsourcing complete.
Added 276 US doors with strategic partners in Q1; APD up 16.7% to $685.
Issued FY2026 guidance for net revenue and adjusted EBITDA; reduced net leverage target.

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Krispy Kreme, Inc. updated its first quarter ended March 29, 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).

Period: first quarter ended March 29, 2026
Guidance: reaffirmed
Result: reported results

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On May 7, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026.

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