Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) News Today

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) shares have risen today following strong quarterly results and bullish analyst revisions, though a rating downgrade and some lowered forecasts from William Blair are providing headwinds.

• Positive Sentiment: Roth Capital raised its Q1 2026 EPS forecast for KRUS to ($0.10) from ($0.20), maintained its “Buy” rating and $106 price targetQ1 EPS Estimates for Kura Sushi USA Lifted by Roth Capital
• Positive Sentiment: Roth Capital boosted its Q4 2025 EPS estimate to $0.16 from $0.10, reiterating its bullish viewRoth Capital Increases Earnings Estimates for Kura Sushi USA
• Positive Sentiment: Shares gapped up on stronger-than-expected Q3 results, including 17% revenue growth and a surprise profitKura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) Shares Gap Up on Strong Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Short interest remains negligible with a 0.0-day cover ratio, indicating minimal bearish bets
• Neutral Sentiment: The Q3 2025 earnings call transcript detailed unit growth of over 20% and sequential same-store sales improvementKura Sushi USA, Inc. Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: William Blair cut its Q4 2025 EPS estimate to $0.15 from $0.25, despite an Outperform ratingQ4 EPS Estimates for Kura Sushi USA Lowered by William Blair
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha piece downgraded KRUS to “Digest,” warning that same-store sales are still negative despite the strong beatKura Sushi: We Ate Well In The $50s, Now It's Time To Digest (Rating Downgrade)