KRUSConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering Kura Sushi USA, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $65 — +47.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 27 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
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 (78): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (11): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +47.0% 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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. returned −46.8% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 5% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 11% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
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.
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 $537.1M and an enterprise value of $700.8M.
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.
Trailing P/E: 292.4×; forward P/E: 189.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. employs 3,900 people — $82K of revenue per employee.
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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.
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.
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. 27 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Sept 2026, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. ranks 27 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 (78 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +47.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kura Sushi USA, Inc. 27 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. returned -46.8% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents Kura Sushi USA, Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant operator in the United States.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 27 Aug 2026): "Kura Sushi USA to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in September". 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.
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
