Kura Sushi USAKRUS
KRUS
About: Kura Sushi USA Inc is a technology-enabled restaurant concept serving authentic Japanese cuisine through an engaging revolving sushi service model. The company operates a chain of sushi restaurants across the United States serving freshly prepared Japanese cuisine using high-quality ingredients that are free from artificial seasonings, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives. It offers several dishes, including Dashi Olive Salmon, Tomago, Sweet Shrimp, Tuna, Garlic Tuna Steak, and Salmon, among others.
Employees: 3,300
0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
104% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 57 | Existing positions reduced: 28
8% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 25
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 122 [Q4 2024] → 119 (-3) [Q1 2025]
4.04% less ownership
Funds ownership: 76.88% [Q4 2024] → 72.84% (-4.04%) [Q1 2025]
46% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $770M [Q4 2024] → $413M (-$357M) [Q1 2025]
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 1 (-1) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$75
2%
upside
Avg. target
$91
23%
upside
High target
$106
44%
upside
5 analyst ratings
2 positive
40%
3 neutral
60%
0 negative
0%
Citigroup Jon Tower | 30%upside $96 | Neutral Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Barclays Jeffrey Bernstein | 2%upside $75 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Lake Street Mark Smith | 33%upside $98 | Buy Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Roth Capital George Kelly | 44%upside $106 | Buy Reiterated | 9 Jul 2025 |
TD Securities Andrew Charles | 7%upside $79 | Hold Reiterated | 9 Jul 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about KRUS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
17 hours ago
Kura Sushi: We Ate Well In The $50s, Now It's Time To Digest (Rating Downgrade)
Kura Sushi delivered a strong Q3 double beat, with 17% revenue growth and a surprise profit, validating my earlier bullish call near $50 support. The company is executing well on its debt-free, high-growth model, expanding units over 20% year-over-year and managing costs despite macro headwinds. Same-store sales are still negative but improving sequentially, and new initiatives plus a robust IP calendar should drive further gains into FY 2026.
Positive
Benzinga
2 days ago
These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Kura Sushi USA Following Upbeat Q3 Results
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. KRUS reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 sales guidance on Tuesday.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 8, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Benjamin Porten - Corporate Participant SVP of Investor Relations & System Development - Corporate Participant Hajime Uba - Chairman, President & CEO Jeffrey J. Uttz - CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants George Arthur Kelly - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division James Jon Sanderson - Northcoast Research Partners, LLC Jeffrey Andrew Bernstein - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Zachary Ogden - TD Cowen, Research Division Jeremy Scott Hamblin - Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, Research Division Jon Michael Tower - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Mark Eric Smith - Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC, Research Division Matthew James Curtis - William Blair & Company L.L.C.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Kura Sushi (KRUS) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Kura Sushi (KRUS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.02 per share. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Kura Sushi: Despite Expansion, The Q3 Outlook Isn't Rosy
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. has continued to expand rapidly. The company eyes 14 new openings in FY2025. Performance indicators suggest underlying weakness. Kura Sushi's comparable restaurant sales have declined beyond peers', and profitability remains thin. The current stock valuation makes the investment's risk-to-reward unattractive. I estimate a significant 53% downside to $41.9 in a base scenario.
Neutral
Benzinga
1 week ago
Kura Sushi Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. KRUS will release earnings results for the third quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, July 8.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Kura Sushi: Sharp Declines In Traffic Are Worrying (Rating Downgrade)
Tariffs and waning consumer confidence are significantly impacting Kura Sushi, leading to a downgrade to a sell rating due to supply chain uncertainties and declining same-store sales. Kura Sushi's Q2 results show a concerning trend, with a 5.3% y/y decline in comparable sales and an 8.5% drop in customer traffic. Despite maintaining its full-year sales target, Kura Sushi's ability to achieve 14% y/y growth in 2H appears unrealistic given current trends.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Kura Sushi: Fire In Gasoline As Tariff Pause Sparks A Rally
Kura Sushi's stock surged nearly 30% due to a tariff pause and a smoother-than-expected transition quarter, reaffirming its growth story. Despite higher construction costs from tariffs, Kura's expansion remains strong with 14 new locations planned for FY 2025. Same-store sales declined, but new openings and weather impacts suggest the dip isn't as severe as it appears.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Here's Why You Should Retain KRUS Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Kura Sushi's rollout of a new reservation system and progress in penetrating new markets position it well for future growth. Yet, elevated costs are a concern.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Kura Sushi Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
KRUS' fiscal second-quarter top line reflects dismal comps performance, courtesy of a fall in traffic. Also, weather-related challenges created sales pressure.
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