NASDAQ:KRUS Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Protect Yourself While There’s Still Time … (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free KRUS Stock Alerts $113.96 +4.65 (+4.25%) (As of 04/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$110.49▼$114.0150-Day Range$91.83▼$119.9852-Week Range$51.02▼$122.81Volume66,470 shsAverage Volume124,048 shsMarket Capitalization$1.28 billionP/E Ratio814.06Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$109.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Kura Sushi USA alerts: Email Address Kura Sushi USA MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.9% Downside$109.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish25.58% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.41Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$549,850 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth123.08%From $0.26 to $0.58 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.1.25 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector164th out of 202 stocksEating Places Industry36th out of 40 stocks 2.3 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. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted25.58% 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 13.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Kura Sushi USA has recently increased by 6.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKura Sushi USA has a news sentiment score of 0.41. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Kura Sushi USA this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for KRUS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 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. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kura Sushi USA insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $549,850.00 in 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Kura Sushi USA are expected to grow by 123.08% in the coming year, from $0.26 to $0.58 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kura Sushi USA is 814.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.85.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kura Sushi USA is 814.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.82.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKura Sushi USA has a P/B Ratio of 7.74. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss RatingsThe Next Step of Their Control Is Here …Earlier this week, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was renewed for an additional two years. What does this mean? It means the government has more time — and more ways — to surveil and control you.4 simple steps to protect your privacy and money before it’s too late. 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 HeadlinesApril 18, 2024 | insidertrades.comKura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) Director Sells $549,850.00 in StockApril 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comKura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) Now Covered by Piper SandlerApril 26, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Move Your Money Before May 1Did you know that the IRS has allegedly been using AI to spy on the bank accounts of American citizens? April 25, 2024 | msn.comPiper Sandler Initiates Coverage of Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) with Neutral RecommendationApril 24, 2024 | benzinga.comExpert Ratings For Kura Sushi USAApril 23, 2024 | businesswire.comKura Sushi Global Flagship Store Ginza to open on Thursday, April 25, 2024April 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSeitaro Ishii Sells 5,000 Shares of Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) StockApril 18, 2024 | msn.comKura Sushi USA (KRUS) Price Target Increased by 21.76% to 115.09April 26, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Move Your Money Before May 1Did you know that the IRS has allegedly been using AI to spy on the bank accounts of American citizens? April 17, 2024 | msn.comKura Sushi (NASDAQ:KRUS): A High-Growth Company Priced for Perfection?April 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comKura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) Sees Large Increase in Short InterestApril 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 8, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Short Sellers are Betting Will Fall from GraceApril 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 5, 2024 | wsj.comKura Sushi USA Inc.April 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Headwinds ...April 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Kura Sushi (KRUS) Stock Soaring TodayApril 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Keeps Their Hold Rating on Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)April 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKura Sushi USA: Balancing Strong Growth Prospects with Expansion CostsApril 5, 2024 | fool.comWhy Shares of Kura Sushi Were Gaining TodayApril 5, 2024 | msn.comKura Sushi, Greenbrier And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into FridayApril 5, 2024 | marketwatch.comKura Sushi 2Q Loss Holds Steady Despite Surging SalesApril 5, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comKura Sushi (NASDAQ:KRUS) Exceeds Q1 ExpectationsApril 4, 2024 | marketwatch.comStocks to Watch: Kura Sushi, Bio-Path HoldingsApril 4, 2024 | msn.comKura Sushi USA GAAP EPS of -$0.09 misses by $0.05, revenue of $57.3M beats by $0.66MApril 4, 2024 | msn.comKura Sushi Reports Mixed Q2 Results: EPS Misses, Sales BeatApril 4, 2024 | marketwatch.comKura Sushi shares rise 6% on sales beat, raised outlookSee 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 Earnings7/06/2023Today4/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/04/2024Fiscal Year End8/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:KRUS CUSIPN/A CIK1772177 Webwww.kurausa.com Phone(657) 333-4100FaxN/AEmployees3,219Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$109.50 High Stock Price Target$130.00 Low Stock Price Target$93.00 Potential Upside/Downside-3.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.14 Trailing P/E Ratio814.06 Forward P/E Ratio438.31 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.50 million Net Margins0.73% Pretax Margin0.87% Return on Equity0.95% Return on Assets0.51% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.43 Quick Ratio2.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$187.43 million Price / Sales6.83 Cash Flow$0.88 per share Price / Cash Flow130.17 Book Value$14.72 per share Price / Book7.74Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares11,230,000Free Float11,051,000Market Cap$1.28 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.98 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.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 CompetitorsCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKFirst Watch Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:FWRGPortillo'sNASDAQ:PTLOBJ's RestaurantsNASDAQ:BJRIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRaymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.Bought 43,755 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.390%Wasatch Advisors LPSold 58,822 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.482%Red Door Wealth Management LLCBought 2,055 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.018%Seitaro IshiiSold 5,000 sharesTotal: $549,850.00 ($109.97/share)Rheos Capital Works Inc.Bought 95,000 shares on 4/11/2024Ownership: 0.851%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions KRUS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Kura Sushi USA stock right now? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kura Sushi USA in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KRUS shares. View KRUS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Kura Sushi USA's stock price target for 2024? 8 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Kura Sushi USA's shares. Their KRUS share price targets range from $93.00 to $130.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $109.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.9%. View analysts price targets for KRUS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have KRUS shares performed in 2024? Kura Sushi USA's stock was trading at $76.00 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, KRUS shares have increased by 49.9% and is now trading at $113.96. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Kura Sushi USA? Kura Sushi USA saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,450,000 shares, an increase of 10.7% from the March 15th total of 1,310,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 124,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 11.7 days. Approximately 24.1% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Kura Sushi USA's Short Interest. When is Kura Sushi USA's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 4th 2024. View our KRUS earnings forecast. 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 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.11. The company earned $49.24 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $49.20 million. Kura Sushi USA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.95% and a net margin of 0.73%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.05 EPS. What ETFs hold Kura Sushi USA's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FYC).First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FYX). What guidance has Kura Sushi USA issued on next quarter's earnings? Kura Sushi USA updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $243.0 million-$246.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $242.9 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? Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) raised $44 million in an initial public offering 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? Kura Sushi USA's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Rheos Capital Works Inc. (0.85%), Wasatch Advisors LP (0.48%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.39%) and Red Door Wealth Management LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Brent Takao, Carin Stutz and Seitaro Ishii. 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. This page (NASDAQ:KRUS) was last updated on 4/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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