NASDAQ:KRUS

Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$82.29

-2.18 (-2.58%)

(As of 06/2/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $81.96
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50-Day Range: $55.50
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52-Week Range: $37.00
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Volume: 100,842 shs
Average Volume: 98,730 shs
Market Capitalization: $898.61 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $77.86

Kura Sushi USA MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.57 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 5.4% Downside
$77.86 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
22.54% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.55
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.10) to $0.22 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.39 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

189th out of 208 stocks

Eating Places Industry

43rd out of 44 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Kura Sushi USA has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $77.86, Kura Sushi USA has a forecasted downside of 5.4% from its current price of $82.29.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Kura Sushi USA has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
22.54% of the float of Kura Sushi USA has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Kura Sushi USA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Kura Sushi USA has recently increased by 2.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Kura Sushi USA does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Kura Sushi USA does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for KRUS.

2.5

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Kura Sushi USA has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Kura Sushi USA this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 2 people have searched for KRUS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -85% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added Kura Sushi USA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Kura Sushi USA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.80% of the stock of Kura Sushi USA is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
49.16% of the stock of Kura Sushi USA is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Kura Sushi USA are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.10) to $0.22 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Kura Sushi USA is -1,175.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Kura Sushi USA is -1,175.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Kura Sushi USA has a P/B Ratio of 8.55. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) Stock

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. engages in the operation of technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept. It offers a distinctive dining experience by serving authentic Japanese cuisine through an engaging revolving sushi service model. The company was founded by Hajime Uba in 2008 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

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KRUS Stock News Headlines

June 3, 2023 | msn.com

Citigroup Initiates Coverage of Kura Sushi USA Inc - (KRUS) with Neutral Recommendation

June 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) Coverage Initiated at Citigroup

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The Latest Analyst Ratings for Kura Sushi USA

May 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kura Sushi USA to Participate at William Blair’s 43rd Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 7, 2023

May 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

May 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS)

May 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Brokerages Set Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) Target Price at $76.17

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May 4, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Kura Sushi reveals target opening timeframe and more for its second Orlando conveyor belt restaurant

May 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

May 1, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Conveyor belt sushi bar Kura Sushi USA plans another Orlando location

April 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) Now Covered by Lake Street Capital

April 27, 2023 | msn.com

Lake Street Initiates Coverage of Kura Sushi USA Inc - (KRUS) with Hold Recommendation

April 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

William Blair Weighs in on Kura Sushi USA, Inc.'s Q4 2023 Earnings (NASDAQ:KRUS)

April 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kura Sushi USA, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KRUS) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't

April 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Why Kura Sushi Stock Was Gaining This Week

April 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kura Sushi USA Announces Closing of $68.3 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

April 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

2 Small Restaurant Stocks Have Big Days and Are Killing It in 2023

April 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kura Sushi (KRUS) Crossed Above the 50-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors

April 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kura Sushi (KRUS) Just Reclaimed the 200-Day Moving Average

April 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kura Sushi (KRUS) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average

April 11, 2023 | msn.com

Kura Sushi USA Raises $56M Via Equity Offering

April 10, 2023 | benzinga.com

Kura Sushi USA Announces Launch of Public Offering of Common Stock

April 10, 2023 | msn.com

Kura Sushi USA stock slumps 7% on proposed public offering of 1.1M shares

April 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kura Sushi USA Announces Launch of Public Offering of Common Stock

April 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

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KRUS Price History

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KRUS Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 4/04/2023
Today: 6/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/06/2023
Fiscal Year End: 8/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Eating places
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:KRUS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1772177
Web: www.kurausa.com
Phone: (657) 333-4100
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,100
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $77.86
High Stock Price Forecast: $90.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $53.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: -5.4%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.57
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.07)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-760,000.00
Net Margins: -0.44%
Pretax Margin: -0.39%
Return on Equity: -0.59%
Return on Assets: -0.26%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.21
Quick Ratio: 1.15

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $141.09 million
Price / Sales: 6.37
Cash Flow: $0.50 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 163.09
Book Value: $9.62 per share
Price / Book: 8.55

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 10,920,000
Free Float: 10,725,000
Market Cap: $898.61 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.93

Key Executives

Hajime Uba
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

Shahin Allameh
Chief Operating Officer

Jeffrey J. Uttz
Chief Financial & Compliance Officer

Hideto Sugimoto
Director-System & Menu Development

Brent Takao
Secretary, Treasurer & Chief Accounting Officer

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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KRUS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kura Sushi USA stock right now?: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kura Sushi USA in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" KRUS shares.
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What is Kura Sushi USA's stock price forecast for 2023?: 7 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Kura Sushi USA's stock. Their KRUS share price forecasts range from $53.00 to $90.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $77.86 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.4%.
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How have KRUS shares performed in 2023?: Kura Sushi USA's stock was trading at $47.68 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, KRUS shares have increased by 72.6% and is now trading at $82.29.
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When is Kura Sushi USA's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 6th 2023.
View our KRUS earnings forecast.
How were Kura Sushi USA's earnings last quarter?: Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 4th. The company reported ($0.10) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.20) by $0.10. The firm earned $43.94 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $41.79 million. Kura Sushi USA had a negative net margin of 0.44% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.59%. Kura Sushi USA's quarterly revenue was up 40.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($0.19) earnings per share.
What ETF holds Kura Sushi USA's stock ?: Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF holds 5,613 shares of KRUS stock, representing 0.17% of its portfolio.
What guidance has Kura Sushi USA issued on next quarter's earnings?: Kura Sushi USA updated its earnings guidance on Friday, April, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $185.00 million-$188.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $185.41 million.
What is Hajime Uba's approval rating as Kura Sushi USA's CEO?: 18 employees have rated Kura Sushi USA Chief Executive Officer Hajime Uba on Glassdoor.com. Hajime Uba has an approval rating of 64% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kura Sushi USA own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kura Sushi USA investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Verizon Communications (VZ), Chevron (CVX), Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD).
When did Kura Sushi USA IPO?: (KRUS) raised $44 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, August 1st 2019. The company issued 2,900,000 shares at a price of $14.00-$16.00 per share. BMO Capital Markets and Stephens served as the underwriters for the IPO and BTIG, Roth Capital Partners and Maxim Group were co-managers.
What is Kura Sushi USA's stock symbol?: Kura Sushi USA trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "KRUS."
Who are Kura Sushi USA's major shareholders?: Kura Sushi USA's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Stephens Inc. AR (7.54%), Portolan Capital Management LLC (4.17%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (2.65%), BlackRock Inc. (2.65%), Next Century Growth Investors LLC (2.45%) and FMR LLC (2.42%).
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How do I buy shares of Kura Sushi USA?: Shares of KRUS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Kura Sushi USA's stock price today?: One share of KRUS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $82.29.
How much money does Kura Sushi USA make?: Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) has a market capitalization of $898.61 million and generates $141.09 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-760,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.07) on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Kura Sushi USA have?: The company employs 2,100 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Kura Sushi USA?: Kura Sushi USA's mailing address is 17932 SKY PARK CIRCLE SUITE H, IRVINE CA, 92614. The official website for the company is www.kurausa.com. The company can be reached via phone at (657) 333-4100 or via email at christine@blueshirtgroup.com.

This page (NASDAQ:KRUS) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

Kura Sushi USA MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) Stock

KRUS Stock News Headlines

KRUS Price History

KRUS Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

KRUS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™