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 7,296 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
$44
44%
downside
Avg. target
$61
22%
downside
High target
$100
28%
upside
5 analyst ratings
2 positive
40%
3 neutral
60%
0 negative
0%
Citigroup Jon Tower | 40%downside $47 | Neutral Maintained | 10 Apr 2025 |
Lake Street Mark Smith | 21%downside $62 | Buy Maintained | 9 Apr 2025 |
Barclays Jeffrey Bernstein | 34%downside $52 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 9 Apr 2025 |
TD Securities Andrew Charles | 44%downside $44 | Hold Maintained | 9 Apr 2025 |
Benchmark Todd Brooks | 28%upside $100 | Buy Maintained | 25 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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
2 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
2 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.
Negative
Benzinga
2 months ago
Kura Sushi Posts Downbeat Results, Joins Cal-Maine Foods And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday's Pre-Market Session
U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling more than 600 points on Wednesday.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 8, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Benjamin Porten - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and System Development Hajime Uba - President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Uttz - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Charles - TD Cowen Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Jeremy Hamblin - Craig-Hallum Capital Group Matt Curtis - William Blair Mark Smith - Lake Street Capital John-Paul Wollam - ROTH Capital Partners Todd Brooks - Benchmark Company Jim Sanderson - Northcoast Research Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Kura Sushi Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Kura Sushi (KRUS) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
Kura Sushi (KRUS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.14 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.08. This compares to loss of $0.09 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Kura Sushi USA Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
IRVINE, Calif., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (“Kura Sushi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRUS), a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept, today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended February 28, 2025.
Neutral
Benzinga
2 months ago
Kura Sushi Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Kura Sushi USA, Inc KRUS will release its second-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Tuesday, April 8.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Kura Sushi to Post Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
KRUS' fiscal Q2 performance is likely to have gained from unit expansion efforts, operational improvements and technological enhancements.
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