Kura Sushi (KRUS)
NASDAQ:KRUS
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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)376.94K
Market Cap
$539.36M
Enterprise Value$859.15M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$48.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$203.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.70
Next Earnings
Jul 14, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.15
Shares Outstanding11,147,832
10 Day Avg. Volume253,531
30 Day Avg. Volume376,938
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 Cap1.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit25.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda57.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$76.80Price Target Upside28.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$333.93M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-year Revenue ScalingSustained top-line expansion demonstrates strong product-market fit and unit-level demand across markets. Larger revenue base enables fixed-cost leverage, supports reinvestment in openings and tech, and improves the company's ability to fund growth without relying solely on external capital.
Labor & Technology-driven Margin ImprovementMaterial labor leverage and planned robot retrofits create durable operating tailwinds. Lower labor intensity and automation lift restaurant-level margins, enhancing unit economics and making new openings more productive over time, supporting sustainable EBITDA growth.
Aggressive Unit Growth PipelineA clear, capitalized pipeline with defined capex per unit supports revenue and scale objectives. Rapid unit growth amplifies brand presence and leverages corporate overhead, enabling improved margins as newer units mature and comparable sales roll out across a larger base.
Bears Say
Mixed Financial QualityPositive operating cash flow coexists with recurring GAAP losses and volatile free cash flow, while leverage has increased. This mix limits financial flexibility, raises refinancing and covenant risk, and makes the company more vulnerable to shocks during aggressive expansion.
Food & Commodity Cost PressureElevated commodity and tariff-driven input costs can erode restaurant-level margins and are hard to fully offset with price without damaging traffic. Timing of hedges and staggered contract benefits makes margin recovery uneven and creates persistent earnings volatility.
Ongoing Litigation & Wage RiskClass-action exposure and litigation reserves create unpredictable, potentially material costs and management distraction. Legal outcomes could raise labor costs or require remediation, constraining margins and complicating expansion in key California and regulatory-sensitive markets.
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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 $539.36M.
When is Kura Sushi’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kura Sushi’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 14, 2026 which is in 32 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
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Kura Sushi USA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$76.80 (28.90% Upside)
$76.80 (28.90% 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.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.49%
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
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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
$76.80
▲(28.90% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.40% Insiders
21.62% Mutual Funds
42.86% Other Institutional Investors
28.43% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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