TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles maintained a Hold rating on Kura Sushi USA today and set a price target of $79.00.
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Andrew Charles has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Kura Sushi USA’s financial outlook. The company is making efforts to boost customer traffic through initiatives like a new reservation system and collaborations with intellectual property partners. However, the guidance for flat same-store sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 raises concerns about growth potential.
Additionally, there are challenges related to cost pressures from tariffs, which are expected to impact the company’s ability to achieve its target of 20% restaurant margins by fiscal year 2026. While Kura Sushi USA reported a better-than-expected adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter, this was offset by a decline in same-store sales. The company’s revenue guidance for 2025 suggests flat same-store sales, which trails behind consensus expectations. These factors contribute to the Hold rating, reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock’s near-term performance.
In another report released today, Citi also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $96.00 price target.