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
$566.21M
Enterprise Value$859.15M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$48.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$203.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.59
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 Cap1.52
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)$334.03M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Scaling & CompsMulti-year top-line expansion and positive comparable-store trends indicate durable demand and unit economics improvement. Rapid scale spreads fixed costs across a larger base, supports operating leverage and incremental profitability as new units mature, and underpins multi-year growth plans and reinvestment capacity.
Labor And Margin ImprovementMaterial labor cost improvement and higher restaurant-level margins reflect sustainable operational gains from scheduling, training and productivity initiatives. Combined with planned robot retrofits and tech adoption, these structural cost improvements can persistently boost unit economics and drive margin expansion as scale increases.
Unit Growth With Strong CashA committed pipeline and >20% annual unit growth, financed with a healthy cash position and minimal leverage, supports disciplined expansion. This alignment of capex cadence and liquidity reduces funding risk and preserves flexibility to optimize site economics and accelerate rollouts if unit-level returns remain attractive.
Bears Say
Persisting GAAP LossesDespite improving operating metrics, GAAP profitability remains negative, meaning the company has not fully converted revenue and EBITDA gains into consistent net income. Continued losses limit retained earnings accumulation and increase sensitivity to margin shocks or slower sales during expansion.
Volatile Free Cash FlowInconsistent free cash flow driven by re-investment and capex cycles reduces the cushion for growth and raises reliance on ongoing positive operating performance. Modest FCF relative to expansion needs can constrain pace of openings or require incremental financing if unit economics or margins deteriorate.
Rising Leverage & Litigation ExposureHigher leverage increases sensitivity to operating volatility and raises financing and covenant risk during expansion. Concurrent litigation and wage-risk exposure create contingent liabilities and potential margin pressure, which could amplify the balance-sheet impact if outcomes or settlement costs are material.
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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 $566.21M.
When is Kura Sushi’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kura Sushi’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 14, 2026 which is in 39 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
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:
$76.80 (28.90% Upside)
$76.80 (28.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
KRUS Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 108.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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. 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
$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
28.36% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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