KRUSConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsKRUS Stock Forecast: Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Kura Sushi USA, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $65 — +28.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 26 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (79): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (13): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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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.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $64 → $59 |
| 8 July 2026 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | $83 → $72 |
| 8 July 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | $85 → $70 |
| 8 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $58 → $51 |
| 1 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $90 → $70 |
| 1 July 2026 | Freedom Capital Markets | Initiates | Hold | $68 |
| 25 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 27 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 9 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-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.
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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.
KRUS analyst estimate revisions
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
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.
- Trailing P/E
- 292.4×
- Price / sales
- 1.9×
- Price / book
- 2.7×
- EV / EBITDA
- 58.5×
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 4% of US stocks
- Revenue growth (YoY)
- 16.2%
- Earnings growth (YoY)
- −25.1%
- Gross margin
- 11.9%
- Operating margin
- −0.0%
- Net margin
- −0.7%
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 11% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
- Return on equity
- −0.9%
- Return on assets
- −0.4%
- Dividend yield
- —
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
KRUS vs competitors
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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Frequently asked questions about KRUS stock
What is the KRUS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Kura Sushi USA, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $65, with estimates ranging from $48 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 10 analysts covering Kura Sushi USA, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kura Sushi USA, Inc. 26 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KRUS?
As at 15 Aug 2026, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. ranks 26 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 Revisions (79 of 100).
Will KRUS stock go up?
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +28.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kura Sushi USA, Inc. 26 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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: $48 to $85 over the next 12 months.
How has KRUS stock performed over the past year?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. returned -34.5% over the 12 months to 17 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
What does Kura Sushi USA, Inc. do?
Kura Sushi USA Inc. is a prominent player in the restaurant industry, specializing in the operation of tech-enhanced sushi restaurants in the United States.
About Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
Kura Sushi USA Inc. is a prominent player in the restaurant industry, specializing in the operation of tech-enhanced sushi restaurants in the United States. Known for its unique and innovative dining experience, the company offers a revolving sushi bar that integrates advanced technology to optimize service efficiency and enhance customer engagement. Kura Sushi USA Inc. adopts a "Kura Experience" offering customers authentic Japanese culinary delights, emphasizing quality ingredients and affordability. By utilizing a conveyor belt system and automation technology, such as interactive touch panels for ordering and automated plate counting, the eateries provide a seamless and entertaining dining ambiance. Kura Sushi USA is committed to sustainable practices, focusing on reducing food waste and promoting eco-friendly initiatives such as the use of natural, additive-free ingredients. Established as a subsidiary of the global Kura Corporation, the company plays a vital role in broadening the international appeal of traditional Japanese sushi, attracting a diverse demographic interested in both cultural dining and technological innovation.
CEO Mr. Hajime Uba · 3,900 employees · United States · https://www.kurasushi.com