The chart below shows how KRUS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, KRUS sees a +2.56% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +5.03% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.62%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Sales Growth Analysis: Total sales for the fiscal first quarter were $64.5 million, compared to $51.5 million in the prior year period, representing a positive growth of 25%.
Restaurant Sales Performance: Comparable restaurant sales performance compared to the prior year period was positive 1.8%, with regional comps of positive 7.8%.
New Unit Openings: We opened six new units in the fiscal first quarter, including locations in Beaverton, Oregon, and Tacoma, Washington, contributing to our expansion strategy.
Operational Improvement Highlighted: Adjusted EBITDA was $3.6 million compared to $1.8 million in the prior year quarter, indicating significant operational improvement.
Sales Forecast and Growth: We expect total sales to be between $275 million and $279 million for the fiscal year, maintaining an annual unit growth rate above 20%.
Negative
Sales Growth Analysis: Total sales for the fiscal first quarter were $64.5 million, compared to $51.5 million in the prior year period, indicating a growth of only 1.8% driven by a mix of 4.1% offset by 3.3% of negative traffic.
Labor Cost Increase: Labor as a percentage of sales increased to 32.9% compared to the prior year quarter's 31.9%, driven by wage inflation and high labor cost markets.
Net Operating Profit Margin: Net operating profit margin was 18.3% compared to 19.5% in the prior year quarter, mainly due to wage inflation.
Operating Loss Improvement: Operating loss was $1.5 million compared to an operating loss of $2.8 million in the prior year quarter, indicating ongoing challenges in cost management despite improvements.
Net Loss Comparison: Net loss was $1 million or a loss of $0.08 per share compared to a net loss of $2 million or a loss of $0.18 per share in the prior year quarter, reflecting continued financial strain.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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