Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:KRUS Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $62.30 -0.69 (-1.10%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$62.29▼$64.1650-Day Range$48.79▼$67.3752-Week Range$48.66▼$122.81Volume105,713 shsAverage Volume160,873 shsMarket Capitalization$699.69 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$71.43 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Kura Sushi USA alerts: Email Address Kura Sushi USA MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.7% Upside$71.43 Price TargetShort InterestBearish28.69% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom ($0.33) to ($0.34) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.35 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector162nd out of 194 stocksEating Places Industry35th out of 39 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKura Sushi USA has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageKura Sushi USA has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Kura Sushi USA's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted28.69% of the float of Kura Sushi USA has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKura Sushi USA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Kura Sushi USA has recently decreased by 1.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKura Sushi USA does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthKura Sushi USA does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for KRUS. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKura Sushi USA has a news sentiment score of 1.73. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Kura Sushi USA this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for KRUS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kura Sushi USA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.60% of the stock of Kura Sushi USA is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions65.49% 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.Read more about Kura Sushi USA's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Kura Sushi USA are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.33) to ($0.34) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kura Sushi USA is -890.00, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kura Sushi USA is -890.00, 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 RatioKura Sushi USA has a P/B Ratio of 4.22. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Kura Sushi USA's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About Kura Sushi USA Stock (NASDAQ:KRUS)Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States. 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.Read More KRUS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KRUS Stock News HeadlinesAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFinancial Review: Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) vs. Enzyme Environmental Solutions (OTCMKTS:EESO)August 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comKura Sushi USA to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in SeptemberSeptember 7, 2024 | Sasco Gold LLC (Ad)Say Goodbye to the US DollarThe warning signs are everywhere… According to experts, the United States Dollar is "as good as doomed." I believe the American people deserve to control the fate of their own life savings which is why I had my team put together our latest guide to protect your hard-earned wealth before it's too late... August 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKura Sushi: They Have The Growth, But They Don't Have The ProfitabilityAugust 21, 2024 | msn.comKura Sushi USA (KRUS) Traded Down Due to Negative Market SentimentAugust 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKura Sushi USA Insider Ups Holding By 429% During YearJuly 10, 2024 | fool.comWhy Kura Sushi Stock Plummeted TodayJuly 9, 2024 | investorplace.comKRUS Stock Earnings: Kura Sushi USA Misses Revenue for Q3 2024September 7, 2024 | Sasco Gold LLC (Ad)Say Goodbye to the US DollarThe warning signs are everywhere… According to experts, the United States Dollar is "as good as doomed." I believe the American people deserve to control the fate of their own life savings which is why I had my team put together our latest guide to protect your hard-earned wealth before it's too late... July 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comKura Sushi USA Announces Appointment of Treasa Bowers to the Company's Board of DirectorsJuly 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comKura Sushi USA Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsJune 27, 2024 | globenewswire.comKura Sushi USA Announces Preliminary Unaudited Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsJune 23, 2024 | fool.comChipotle and Cava Are Market Darlings. These 2 Other Differentiated Restaurant Chains Could Follow Similar Paths.June 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKura Sushi's Growth Comes With Negative CaveatsMay 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKura Sushi USA to Participate at William Blair’s 44th Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 5, 2024May 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comKura Sushi USA to Participate at William Blair's 44th Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 5, 2024May 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSit-Down Dining Stocks Q1 Recap: Benchmarking Dine Brands (NYSE:DIN)May 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVideo Highlights from IPO Edge Bootcamp at NasdaqSee More Headlines Receive KRUS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kura Sushi USA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/06/2023Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/13/2024Fiscal Year End8/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants, Hotels, Motels Current SymbolNASDAQ:KRUS CUSIPN/A CIK1772177 Webwww.kurausa.com Phone(657) 333-4100FaxN/AEmployees3,219Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$71.43 High Stock Price Target$90.00 Low Stock Price Target$60.00 Potential Upside/Downside+14.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.07) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.50 million Net Margins-0.30% Pretax Margin0.87% Return on Equity-0.07% Return on Assets-0.04% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.43 Quick Ratio2.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$226.78 million Price / Sales3.09 Cash Flow$0.79 per share Price / Cash Flow78.81 Book Value$14.77 per share Price / Book4.22Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares11,231,000Free Float11,051,000Market Cap$699.69 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.87 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Hajime Uba (Age 46)Chairman, President & CEO Comp: $628.37kMr. Jeff Uttz (Age 54)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $522kMr. Sean Allameh (Age 52)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $392.48kMr. Brent Takao (Age 51)Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer & Secretary Comp: $2.85MBenjamin PortenVP of Investor Relations & Business DevelopmentMs. Arlene Estrada PetokasChief People OfficerMr. Robert KlugerChief Development OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRCI HospitalityNASDAQ:RICKNathan's FamousNASDAQ:NATHJ. Alexander'sNYSE:JAXLuby'sNYSE:LUBRed Robin Gourmet BurgersNASDAQ:RRGBView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDriehaus Capital Management LLCSold 161,051 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 1.066%Fred Alger Management LLCSold 25,209 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 3.616%Marshall Wace LLPSold 45,416 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 1.068%Granite Investment Partners LLCSold 16,849 shares on 8/13/2024Ownership: 1.217%XTX Topco LtdBought 8,264 shares on 8/12/2024Ownership: 0.074%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions KRUS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have KRUS shares performed this year? Kura Sushi USA's stock was trading at $76.00 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, KRUS stock has decreased by 18.0% and is now trading at $62.30. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Kura Sushi USA's earnings last quarter? Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 6th. The company reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $49.24 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $49.20 million. Kura Sushi USA had a negative net margin of 0.30% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.07%. 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. When did Kura Sushi USA IPO? Kura Sushi USA (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. Who are Kura Sushi USA's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Kura Sushi USA include Fred Alger Management LLC (3.62%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.64%), Granite Investment Partners LLC (1.22%) and Marshall Wace LLP (1.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Brent Takao, Seitaro Ishii and Carin Stutz. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Kura Sushi USA own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Kura Sushi USA investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Verizon Communications (VZ). 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