Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)
NASDAQ:KRUS
KRUS Stock Chart & Stats
$60.77
-$10.97(-10.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$60.77
-$10.97(-10.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.62 - $95.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume169.37K
Average Volume (3M)330.44K
Market Cap
$676.15M
Enterprise Value$914.79M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$48.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$203.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.54
Next Earnings
Jul 14, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.14
Shares Outstanding11,147,832
10 Day Avg. Volume449,261
30 Day Avg. Volume330,444
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio6.66
Price to Book (P/B)4.37
Price to Sales (P/S)3.57
P/FCF Ratio-46.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.35
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit26.67
Enterprise Value/Ebitda61.75
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$79.50Price Target Upside30.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$333.96M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operational Margin ImprovementOperating leverage from lower labor costs, technology efficiencies, staff realignment, and reduced workers' compensation bolstered restaurant-level margins despite commodity headwinds.
Revenue And Traffic RecoveryStronger-than-expected revenue growth reflects both higher customer traffic and larger checks, supported by popular brand collaborations and a reservation system that increases visits and funnels guests into the loyalty program.
Technology-driven ExpansionProprietary automation and plate-tracking technology increases sales per square foot, reduces dependence on highly trained chefs, and supports strong unit economics that enable geographic expansion.
Bears Say
Earnings Risk From Margins And OccupancyUnfavorable occupancy expenses combined with weaker restaurant-level margins raise the risk of earnings falling short of analyst expectations.
Rising Cost Of Goods Sold And Promotional Import CostsRising cost of goods sold, including elevated costs for imported promotional prizes, erodes the margin gains from higher sales and promotional activity.
Tariff And Commodity Cost PressureTariff-related import exposure is driving higher commodity costs that pressure profitability and limit margin recovery.
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 $95.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Kura Sushi USA’s market cap?
Kura Sushi USA’s market cap is $676.15M.
When is Kura Sushi USA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kura Sushi USA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 14, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Kura Sushi USA’s earnings last quarter?
Kura Sushi USA 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 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 >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Kura Sushi USA have?
Kura Sushi USA has 11,147,832 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kura Sushi USA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kura Sushi USA 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 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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$79.50 (30.82% Upside)
$79.50 (30.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
KRUS Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 205.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $720.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kura Sushi USA
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company's restaurants provide Japanese cuisine through an engaging revolving sushi service model, which is known as 'Kura Experience'. As of August 31, 2021, it operated 33 restaurants in nine states and Washington DC. The company was formerly known as Kula Sushi USA, Inc. and changed its name to Kura Sushi USA, Inc. in October 2017. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc.
KRUS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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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
$79.50
▲(30.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.40% Insiders
20.24% Mutual Funds
38.01% Other Institutional Investors
35.13% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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