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KRUS Stock Chart & Stats
$44.17
-$0.91(-2.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$44.17
-$0.91(-2.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.62 - $88.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume240.77K
Average Volume (3M)468.68K
Market Cap
$559.74M
Enterprise Value$773.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$44.31M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$207.95M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.65
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.17
Shares Outstanding11,149,786
10 Day Avg. Volume393,948
30 Day Avg. Volume468,680
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 Cap1.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit21.56
Enterprise Value/Ebitda73.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$67.14Price Target Upside52.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$330.74M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue ScalingSustained revenue growth to $318.8M TTM demonstrates successful market expansion and product-market fit for the conveyor-sushi concept. Larger scale should enable better leverage of fixed costs and support margin improvement over multiple quarters as new units mature and same-store sales normalize.
Improving Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow and a return to positive free cash flow indicate improving unit economics and capital efficiency. Durable cash generation reduces external financing needs for expansion and provides capacity for reinvestment in systems, marketing, and margin-enhancing initiatives.
Aggressive Unit Growth & New-Market MixA sustained >20% unit growth plan with a majority new-market mix supports long-term revenue runway and limits intra-brand cannibalization. Steady openings, if executed, should compound the revenue base and allow corporate overhead to be spread across more stores, improving unit-level economics.
Bears Say
Still Slightly Loss-MakingDespite margin progress, the company remains slightly loss-making at the operating and net levels, which constrains retained earnings and limits the firm’s ability to absorb shocks. Achieving consistent positive operating margins is necessary to sustain expansion without dilutive financing.
Rising LeverageMaterial increases in absolute debt and leverage (near 0.9x equity) raise financial risk for a growth restaurant operator still below consistent profitability. Higher leverage limits flexibility for opportunistic investments and raises refinancing and interest-rate exposure through multiple quarters.
Traffic Weakness & Opening DelaysSustained traffic declines and execution lapses (lost revenue months from opening delays) materially impair near-term cash flow and obscure growth visibility. If demand softness or operational rollout issues persist, unit payback periods and projected returns on new stores could deteriorate over the medium term.
Kura Sushi USA News
KRUS FAQ
What was Kura Sushi USA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kura Sushi USA lowest stock price was $42.62 and its highest was $88.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Kura Sushi USA’s market cap?
Kura Sushi USA’s market cap is $559.74M.
When is Kura Sushi USA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kura Sushi USA’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 101 days.
How were Kura Sushi USA’s earnings last quarter?
Kura Sushi USA released its earnings results on Jul 07, 2026. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.009 by $0.039.
Is Kura Sushi USA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kura Sushi USA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kura Sushi USA pay dividends?
Kura Sushi USA does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kura Sushi USA’s EPS estimate?
Kura Sushi USA’s EPS estimate is 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Kura Sushi USA have?
Kura Sushi USA has 11,149,786 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kura Sushi USA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kura Sushi USA reported an EPS of $0.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.009. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.794%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kura Sushi USA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KRUS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Kura Sushi USA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$67.14 (52.01% Upside)
$67.14 (52.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KRUS Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 108.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-30.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kura Sushi USA
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
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: strong operational execution and margin expansion (labor leverage, improved restaurant-level margin, adjusted EBITDA growth, price/mix gains, healthy cash/no debt position, and an active IP/marketing pipeline) contrasted with tangible top-line pressures (traffic down -5.1%, slight negative comps, materially higher COGS from tariffs, a sharp drop in net income year-over-year) and disruptive restaurant opening delays that reduced revenue months and constrained near-term guidance. Management outlined clear levers to improve margins and outlined initiatives for FY27 (Bikkura Pon change, app/rewards upgrade, robotic dishwashers, vendor negotiations), but near-term revenue and cost headwinds leave the picture balanced between meaningful operational progress and persistent top-line and cost challenges.View all KRUS earnings summariesKRUS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$67.14
▲(52.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.40% Insiders
22.31% Mutual Funds
11.90% Other Institutional Investors
58.14% Public Companies and
Individual Investors