Bernardo Hees, Director at Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT), bought 630,111 shares at $3.44 ($2.1M) on 2026-06-01, disclosed to the SEC on 2026-06-04.
Bernardo Hees purchased 73,640 shares of Krispy Kreme for $253,027, marking the largest insider purchase in the company's history, signaling confidence in the turnaround story. This move comes as the stock trades near a 52-week low, potentially offering a contrarian entry point.
DNUT is down 4.11% over the last 5 days and 10.66% over the last 30 days, trading at $3.27, which is 42.93% below its 52-week high of $5.73.
1) Q2 2026 earnings on August 7, 2026, where revenue topped expectations despite a 12.8% year-over-year decline; 2) Continued operational improvements and re-franchising efforts driving margin expansion, as noted in the Q2 earnings call transcript on August 13, 2026; 3) The company's turnaround progress, highlighted in the 'Krispy Kreme's Turnaround Sees Many Wins' article on August 11, 2026.
1) The stock faces falling estimates and a 'Bear of the Day' designation from Zacks on August 10, 2026, citing a challenged business model; 2) Short interest remains elevated at 19.84% of the float, indicating significant bearish sentiment.
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| # | Price | Shares | Value | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.44 | 73,640 | $253K | 12.0% |
| 2 | $3.39 | 235,875 | $800K | 37.8% |
| 3 | $3.35 | 170,596 | $571K | 27.0% |
| 4 | $3.29 | 150,000 | $493K | 23.3% |
| Total | $3.36 avg | 630,111 | $2.1M | 100% |
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| CAR | SELL | 2025-08-06 | $63.0M | — | Filing → |
| CAR | SELL | 2022-12-15 | $18.0M | — | Filing → |
| CAR | BUY | 2022-06-14 | $7.1M | — | Filing → |