Kura Sushi Expects Q1 Loss to Widen to 16 Cents per Share
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 02 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Earnings Forecast: Kura Sushi anticipates a first-quarter loss of 16 cents per share for 2026, widening from an 8-cent loss a year earlier, indicating pressure on profitability that may affect investor confidence.
- Revenue Growth: Despite the increased loss expectation, the company is projected to report quarterly revenue of $73.05 million, up from $64.46 million last year, demonstrating resilience in sales that could lay the groundwork for future profitability recovery.
- Stock Price Reaction: Ahead of the earnings report, Kura Sushi's stock rose 1.7% to close at $52.33, suggesting market optimism about the company's future performance, even as analysts adjust their ratings and price targets.
- Analyst Rating Changes: TD Cowen analyst lowered Kura Sushi's price target from $79 to $59, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's future performance, while other analysts maintained or adjusted their ratings, indicating market divergence on the company's prospects.
Analyst Views on KRUS
Wall Street analysts forecast KRUS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KRUS is 78.43 USD with a low forecast of 59.00 USD and a high forecast of 95.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
8 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 68.700
Low
59.00
Averages
78.43
High
95.00
Current: 68.700
Low
59.00
Averages
78.43
High
95.00
About KRUS
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with approximately 70 locations across 20 states and Washington DC. The Company offers guests a dining experience built on authentic Japanese cuisine and an engaging revolving sushi service model. Its various sushi items are made fresh using fish and rice. Its vinegar, made using old-world methods, is sourced from Japan. Its broths are made in-house daily using ingredients that impart complex umami flavors. It also offers a variety of side dishes and desserts including gyoza, tempura, soups, ramen, mochi, and cheesecake. The Company prepares its food without artificial sweeteners, seasonings, colorings or preservatives. Its restaurant layout blends a traditional Japanese dining experience characterized by wood designs throughout the dining room mixed with the brand's technology utilizing the revolving conveyor belt, the express belt, the robot server, the tablet ordering and the Bikkura-Pon rewards machines.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
