Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)
NASDAQ:KRUS
KRUS Stock Chart & Stats
$66.91
-$10.97(-10.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$66.91
-$10.97(-10.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$40.03 - $95.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume169.37K
Average Volume (3M)220.61K
Market Cap
$810.38M
Enterprise Value$963.52M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$50.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$187.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.85
Next Earnings
Apr 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.25
Shares Outstanding11,111,427
10 Day Avg. Volume251,086
30 Day Avg. Volume220,610
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 Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit30.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda86.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$72.43Price Target Upside8.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$331.27M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital Strategy And PromotionsManagement's decision to decouple reservations from the loyalty app and the success of branded limited-time offers are increasing reservations and bringing new customers into a stickier loyalty base.
Proprietary TechnologyAnalyst highlights that proprietary automation, plate tracking, and centralized monitoring enable real-time operational adjustments that reduce labor reliance and improve consistency across restaurants.
Scalability And Unit EconomicsAnalyst notes that high sales per square foot and strong unit economics make new locations quickly profitable and support geographic expansion across U.S. markets.
Bears Say
Cost And Margin PressureAnalyst reports that higher costs from tariff-affected imported prizes and unfavorable occupancy expenses have eroded restaurant-level margins and pressured profitability.
Earnings And Profitability ShortfallAnalyst notes that adjusted EBITDA fell short of expectations despite modest revenue beats, signaling top-line resilience but persistent margin headwinds.
Traffic And Regional SoftnessAnalyst observes that customer traffic remains below prior benchmarks and that performance varies by region, pointing to uneven demand across the system.
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 $40.03 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 $810.38M.
When is Kura Sushi USA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kura Sushi USA’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 07, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were Kura Sushi USA’s earnings last quarter?
Kura Sushi USA released its earnings results on Jan 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.147 by -$0.103.
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 -0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Kura Sushi USA have?
Kura Sushi USA has 11,111,427 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kura Sushi USA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kura Sushi USA reported an EPS of -$0.25 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.147. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.697%.
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?
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:
$72.43 (8.25% Upside)
$72.43 (8.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KRUS Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.84%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed but stable outlook: strong top-line growth (+~14% Y/Y), healthy liquidity (≈$78.5M cash, no debt), continued unit expansion, and early signs of operational leverage (G&A and labor improvements, reservation uptake). However, material near-term margin pressure from tariffs, promotional/import costs, sales deleverage and a wider net loss/decline in Adjusted EBITDA tempered results. Management reiterated FY26 guidance and outlined paths to recovery (pricing, technology rollouts, promotions and labor initiatives), so while challenges are meaningful, the company presented concrete actions and ample liquidity to execute its plan.View all KRUS earnings summariesKRUS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$72.43
▲(8.25% 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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