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KRUS Stock Chart & Stats
$59.58
-$10.97(-10.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$59.58
-$10.97(-10.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.62 - $95.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume169.37K
Average Volume (3M)407.34K
Market Cap
$699.84M
Enterprise Value$773.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$48.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$204.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.59
Next Earnings
Jul 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.15
Shares Outstanding11,147,832
10 Day Avg. Volume507,166
30 Day Avg. Volume407,336
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio6.65
Price to Book (P/B)4.37
Price to Sales (P/S)3.57
P/FCF Ratio-46.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda54.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$70.86Price Target Upside18.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$334.09M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Rapid Revenue And Unit GrowthMulti-year top-line scaling and recent comparable-sales strength indicate durable demand for the concept. Sustained unit growth (16 openings guided, >20% annual pace) creates operating leverage potential as G&A is spread across more restaurants, supporting long‑term margin expansion if comps hold.
Technology-enabled Labor EfficiencyMaterial labor cost improvement and a program to retrofit restaurants with robotics and reservations create a structural cost advantage. Automation and ordering tech reduce variable labor intensity across the chain, enhancing margin sustainability as the system scales and helping protect unit economics versus peers.
Consistent Operating Cash Flow And LiquidityConsistently positive operating cash flow provides a stable funding base for capex and unit expansion without immediate reliance on external capital. Modest positive FCF in the TTM supports reinvestment in rollout and technology, giving management flexibility to fund growth while managing liquidity.
Bears Say
Persisting GAAP LossesDespite improving operating metrics and EBITDA, GAAP net losses persist which weigh on retained earnings and ROE. Continued bottom‑line losses constrain the company's ability to self‑fund aggressively, increase reliance on cash or capital markets over shocks, and prolong the path to durable shareholder returns.
Rising Leverage Vs. Equity BaseLeverage has increased materially for a growth-oriented restaurant operator, heightening sensitivity to operating setbacks. Higher debt levels reduce financial flexibility for development or marketing, raise servicing risk if margins compress, and limit the firm's ability to weather commodity or traffic declines.
Cost Inflation And Litigation ExposureElevated and volatile food/commodity costs and tariff dynamics directly pressure restaurant margins and are hard to fully offset through pricing. Concurrent wage-and-hour litigation (California) creates recurring expense and legal uncertainty, both of which can erode operating leverage and cash generation over time.
Kura Sushi USA News
KRUS FAQ
What was Kura Sushi’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kura Sushi lowest stock price was $42.62 and its highest was $95.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Kura Sushi’s market cap?
Kura Sushi’s market cap is $699.84M.
When is Kura Sushi’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kura Sushi’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 07, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Kura Sushi’s earnings last quarter?
Kura Sushi released its earnings results on Apr 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.172 by $0.032.
Is Kura Sushi overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kura Sushi’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kura Sushi pay dividends?
Kura Sushi does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kura Sushi’s EPS estimate?
Kura Sushi’s EPS estimate is -0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Kura Sushi have?
Kura Sushi has 11,147,832 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kura Sushi’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kura Sushi reported an EPS of -$0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.172. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.783%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kura Sushi?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KRUS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kura Sushi USA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$70.86 (18.93% Upside)
$70.86 (18.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
KRUS Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 108.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-34.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kura Sushi
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. manages a chain of technology-enhanced Japanese restaurants throughout the United States. These eateries offer Japanese cuisine primarily through their signature "Kura Experience," an engaging revolving sushi service. As of August 31, 2021, the company operated 33 restaurants in nine states and the District of Columbia. Established in 2008, with its main office in Irvine, California, the organization officially changed its name to Kura Sushi USA, Inc. in October 2017, having formerly been Kula Sushi USA, Inc. It functions as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc.
KRUS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a clear improvement in operational performance and profitability trends: robust comparable sales (+8.6%), significant labor cost leverage (-410 bps), meaningful adjusted EBITDA growth (+~103.7%), a strong unit development pipeline (16 planned openings, >20% growth), and a solid balance sheet (≈$69.7M cash, no debt). Key risks highlighted include elevated food costs and tariff/commodity pressures, ongoing litigation exposure in California, some one-off operational disruptions, and macro/geopolitical uncertainty that led management to take a prudent tone on guidance. Overall, positive momentum across sales, margins and unit growth outweighs the identified risks, though the company remains cautious on near-term external uncertainties.View all KRUS earnings summariesKRUS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$70.86
▲(18.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.40% Insiders
22.31% Mutual Funds
42.86% Other Institutional Investors
27.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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