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KRUS Stock Forecast: Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$42
+0.34% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Kura Sushi USA, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $66 — +57.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 28 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$495.8M
Ticker Nerd rank
28 / 100
Median analyst target
$66
Analysts covering
9
Revenue$85.9M+16.2% y/y
Operating income−$39K
Net income$423K
Free cash flow−$3.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.7%
1M
−7.5%
YTD
−20.6%
1Y
−30.3%
From 52W high
−47.6%
From 52W low
+20.3%
$35
$79
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KRUS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kura Sushi USA, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Oct 2026
28 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
71
Revisions
68
Size
53
Accruals
47
Volatility
40
Quality
27
Issuance
26
Value
22
Momentum
13

Growth (71): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Momentum (13): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KRUS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KRUS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70$80$90Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KRUSHigh $85Median $66Low $51

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says9 analysts
6 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $51Median $66High $85

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +57.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$64 → $59
8 July 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy$83 → $72
8 July 2026Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy$85 → $70
8 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$58 → $51
1 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$90 → $70
1 July 2026Freedom Capital MarketsInitiatesHold$68
25 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
3 June 2026TD CowenReiteratesHold—
27 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
8 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
8 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
6 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
6 Mar 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy—
16 Jan 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
7 Jan 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 Nov 2025TD CowenMaintainsHold—
27 Oct 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
22 Oct 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
9 July 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KRUS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KRUS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. returned −30.3% against +15.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KRUS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KRUSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KRUS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
292.4×

Cheaper than 2% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / book
2.1×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
47.8×

Cheaper than 5% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.2%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−25.1%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Gross margin
11.9%

Higher than 11% of US stocks

Operating margin
−0.0%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Net margin
−0.7%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−0.9%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.4%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Kura Sushi USA, Inc. has a market value of $495.8M and an enterprise value of $659.5M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $318.8M. The latest quarter grew 16.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$2.1M, a −0.7% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: −$27.1M, after $52.7M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 12.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 292.4×; forward P/E: 146.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Kura Sushi USA, Inc. employs 3,900 people — $82K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 1 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KRUS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$495.8M
28
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.$425.1M
100
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$414.7M
75
FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.$624.4M
29
PZZAPapa John's International, Inc.$644.7M
53
DINDine Brands Global, Inc.$370.6M
77
CNNECannae Holdings, Inc.$679.3M
81

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News

Latest KRUS news & analysis

A Taste of Mystery: Kura Sushi USA and Crunchyroll Brew Up a New Collab with The Apothecary Diaries

Business Wire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Kura Sushi USA announced a limited-time collaboration with anime leader Crunchyroll, introducing a "The Apothecary Diaries Bikkura Pon" dining experience running from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. The partnership brings characters from the anime into Kura Revolving Sushi Bar restaurants.

Why it matters — A themed partnership with a major anime brand could draw new customers and boost restaurant traffic during the promotional window.

Kura Sushi USA to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in September

GlobeNewsWire · 27 Aug 2026neutral

Kura Sushi USA announced it will participate in two investor conferences in September. The company, a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept, made the announcement on August 27, 2026.

Why it matters — The conference participation gives KRUS watchers an opportunity to hear directly from management about the company's outlook and strategy.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KRUS stock

What is the KRUS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Kura Sushi USA, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $66, with estimates ranging from $51 to $85. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KRUS stock a buy right now?

Of the 9 analysts covering Kura Sushi USA, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kura Sushi USA, Inc. 28 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KRUS?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. ranks 28 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (71 of 100).

Will KRUS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +57.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kura Sushi USA, Inc. 28 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KRUS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Kura Sushi USA, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KRUS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $51 to $85 over the next 12 months.

How has KRUS stock performed over the past year?

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. returned -30.3% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kura Sushi USA, Inc. do?

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents Kura Sushi USA, Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant operator in the United States.

What is the latest news on KRUS?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 17 Sept 2026): "A Taste of Mystery: Kura Sushi USA and Crunchyroll Brew Up a New Collab with The Apothecary Diaries". Kura Sushi USA announced a limited-time collaboration with anime leader Crunchyroll, introducing a "The Apothecary Diaries Bikkura Pon" dining experience running from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. The partnership brings characters from the anime into Kura Revolving Sushi Bar restaurants.

Company

About Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents Kura Sushi USA, Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant operator in the United States. The company focuses on a revolving sushi service model that delivers authentic Japanese cuisine through a fast-paced, interactive dining experience. Its restaurant concept combines digital ordering, streamlined food delivery, and automated service features to support efficient operations and a distinctive guest experience. Kura Sushi USA serves consumers seeking casual Japanese dining and operates within the competitive restaurant segment of the consumer discretionary market. The business is centered on restaurant operations, menu development, and customer service across its U.S. locations, making it a recognizable participant in the specialty dining industry. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kura Sushi USA continues to position itself as a modern restaurant brand built around convenience, consistency, and a differentiated service format.

CEO Mr. Hajime Uba · 3,900 employees · United States · https://www.kurasushi.com