Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) Given New $72.00 Price Target at Lake Street Capital

Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) had its target price lowered by Lake Street Capital from $83.00 to $72.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday morning, MarketBeat reports. Lake Street Capital currently has a buy rating on the stock.

KRUS has been the topic of several other research reports. Zacks Research cut shares of Kura Sushi USA from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Roth Capital dropped their price objective on Kura Sushi USA from $85.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Freedom Capital raised shares of Kura Sushi USA to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Barclays increased their target price on Kura Sushi USA from $60.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, TD Cowen cut their price objective on shares of Kura Sushi USA from $58.00 to $51.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $69.45.

Kura Sushi USA Stock Up 0.8%

NASDAQ KRUS opened at $53.32 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $52.44 and its 200-day moving average is $60.36. Kura Sushi USA has a 12-month low of $42.62 and a 12-month high of $95.98. The firm has a market cap of $647.84 million, a P/E ratio of -296.21 and a beta of 1.33.

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

Institutional Trading of Kura Sushi USA

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Moody National Bank Trust Division grew its stake 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 during the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC purchased a new position in shares of Kura Sushi USA during the first quarter valued at approximately $205,000. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in shares of Kura Sushi USA by 47.8% during the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 9,035 shares of the company’s stock valued at $631,000 after acquiring an additional 2,921 shares in the last quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP raised its holdings in shares of Kura Sushi USA by 14.1% during the first 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. lifted its stake in Kura Sushi USA by 92.1% in the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 44,162 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,082,000 after acquiring an additional 21,174 shares during the period. 65.49% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Kura Sushi USA

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

Kura Sushi USA Company Profile

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.