Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) Given New $51.00 Price Target at TD Cowen

Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) had its price objective decreased by TD Cowen from $58.00 to $51.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. TD Cowen currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Freedom Capital upgraded Kura Sushi USA to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Wall Street Zen raised Kura Sushi USA from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 11th. Barclays upped their price target on Kura Sushi USA from $60.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Lake Street Capital reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Kura Sushi USA in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price objective on shares of Kura Sushi USA from $78.00 to $64.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Kura Sushi USA currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $69.45.

Kura Sushi USA Price Performance

Shares of KRUS stock opened at $53.32 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $647.84 million, a P/E ratio of -296.21 and a beta of 1.33. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $52.44 and its two-hundred day moving average is $60.36. Kura Sushi USA has a fifty-two week low of $42.62 and a fifty-two week high of $95.98.

Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 7th. The company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by $0.08. The company had revenue of $85.92 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $86.45 million. Kura Sushi USA had a negative net margin of 0.65% and a negative return on equity of 0.18%. As a group, research analysts expect that Kura Sushi USA will post -0.19 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kura Sushi USA

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Moody National Bank Trust Division lifted its position in shares of Kura Sushi USA by 30.1% in the second quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 53,463 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,077,000 after purchasing an additional 12,366 shares in the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC bought a new stake in Kura Sushi USA during the 1st quarter worth about $205,000. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its position in Kura Sushi USA by 47.8% during the 1st quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 9,035 shares of the company’s stock worth $631,000 after buying an additional 2,921 shares in the last quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP grew its holdings in shares of Kura Sushi USA by 14.1% in the 1st quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 7,367 shares of the company’s stock valued at $514,000 after acquiring an additional 909 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its position in shares of Kura Sushi USA by 92.1% in the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 44,162 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,082,000 after acquiring an additional 21,174 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.49% of the company’s stock.

Key Kura Sushi USA News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kura Sushi USA this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kura Sushi reported fiscal Q3 earnings of $0.03 per share, beating expectations for a loss and showing some earnings resilience despite a challenging operating backdrop. Kura Sushi (KRUS) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued FY2026 sales guidance of about $330.5 million to $331.5 million and signaled a target of roughly 18.5% restaurant-level margins, which suggests confidence in profitability even as growth is pressured. Kura Sushi forecasts FY2026 sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Several brokerages lowered price targets after the report, including Citigroup, Lake Street, Roth Capital, and TD Cowen, reflecting a more cautious outlook but not a uniform bearish stance. Citigroup cut its target to $59 and kept a neutral rating; Lake Street and Roth still rate the stock buy, while TD Cowen moved to hold. Benzinga analyst updates
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue came in slightly below estimates at $85.92 million versus $86.46 million expected, and management’s full-year sales outlook also appears a bit under consensus, signaling some pressure on top-line growth. Kura Sushi earnings report and transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary around weak Q3 sales and opening delays suggests execution issues may be weighing on sentiment, which helps explain the stock’s downside pressure earlier in the session. Kura Sushi posts weak Q3 sales

About Kura Sushi USA

Kura Sushi USA, Inc operates Japanese‐style revolving sushi restaurants across the United States. The company’s concept centers on delivering a modern sushi dining experience by combining fresh ingredients with automated conveyer belt and plate‐return systems. Guests can choose from a broad menu that includes nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, tempura, udon noodles and chef‐inspired seasonal dishes, all served directly from the conveyor belt or ordered on tabletop touchscreens.

Each restaurant integrates patented technology to ensure food quality and operational efficiency.