Kura Sushi Reports Strong Financial Turnaround in 2025

Kura Sushi ( (KRUS) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Kura Sushi presented to its investors.

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant chain known for its unique revolving sushi service, operating 82 locations across 22 U.S. states and Washington D.C. In its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, Kura Sushi reported significant improvements, with total sales reaching $79.4 million for the quarter, up from $66.0 million in the same period of 2024. The company also turned around its operating income to $1.5 million from a loss of $5.8 million in the previous year, and net income improved to $2.3 million from a net loss of $5.2 million.

Key financial highlights include a slight increase in comparable restaurant sales by 0.2% and a notable rise in adjusted EBITDA to $7.4 million from $5.5 million year-over-year. The company also opened three new restaurants during the quarter, contributing to a total of 15 new locations for the fiscal year. Despite challenges such as tariff pressures and a volatile consumer environment, Kura Sushi managed to grow its annual adjusted EBITDA by over 30%.

For the fiscal year 2025, Kura Sushi’s total sales were $282.8 million, up from $237.9 million in 2024, although comparable restaurant sales saw a slight decline of 1.3%. The company reduced its net loss to $1.9 million from $8.8 million the previous year, and adjusted net income turned positive at $0.4 million. The restaurant-level operating profit was $52.1 million, maintaining a margin of 18.4%.

Looking ahead, Kura Sushi aims to achieve total sales between $330 million and $334 million for fiscal year 2026, with plans to open 16 new restaurants, maintaining an annual unit growth rate above 20%. The company remains focused on execution and growth, positioning itself for continued expansion in the coming year.