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Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept built around an engaging revolving sushi service model. The company operates dine-in restaurants across multiple U.S. states and Washington, DC, offering authentic Japanese cuisine prepared with high-quality ingredients that are free from artificial seasonings, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives. This news page focuses on the latest developments that affect KRUS and its restaurant operations.
Investors and followers of Kura Sushi USA can use this feed to review company-issued updates on quarterly and annual financial results, restaurant development activity, and strategic initiatives discussed in management commentary. Recent press releases have covered fiscal second, third, fourth, and first quarter results, including total sales trends, comparable restaurant sales performance, restaurant-level operating profit, adjusted EBITDA, and net income or loss. These announcements often include management’s discussion of operational initiatives, cost management efforts, and the performance of new restaurant openings.
In addition to earnings releases, Kura Sushi USA regularly announces upcoming earnings conference calls, participation in investor conferences, and appearances by company representatives at capital markets events. These items provide insight into how the company communicates with the investment community and how management describes the company’s growth strategy, new market opportunities, and technology and systems projects.
By following KRUS news, readers can track updates on new restaurant openings in markets such as California, Texas, New Jersey, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and Washington, as well as changes in guidance for annual sales, unit growth, and general and administrative expense targets. Bookmark this page to access a consolidated view of Kura Sushi USA’s official news releases and related market-facing communications.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) announced a conference call to discuss its fiscal second quarter 2023 financial results on April 4, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The press release will be issued after market close on the same day. CEO Hajime Uba, CFO Jeff Uttz, and SVP Benjamin Porten will host the call. Interested parties can access the call by dialing 201-689-8471 or listen via a webcast available on Kura Sushi's Investor Relations website. Established in 2008, Kura Sushi operates 45 locations, offering a unique dining experience centered on revolving sushi and authentic Japanese cuisine.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS), a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant chain, will hold a fireside chat at the 35th Annual Roth Conference on March 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. PT in Laguna Niguel, CA. Investors can access the live discussion on the company’s corporate website under the investor relations section. Established in 2008 and operating 45 locations in 14 states plus Washington DC, Kura Sushi is known for its authentic Japanese cuisine and unique revolving sushi service. For more information, visit www.kurasushi.com.
Kura Sushi USA reported fiscal Q1 2023 results with total sales of $39.3 million, up from $29.8 million a year earlier. Comparable restaurant sales increased 6.9%. However, the company faced an operating loss of $2.2 million, compared to a loss of $1.3 million in Q1 2022. Net loss stood at $2.1 million, or $(0.21) per diluted share. Restaurant-level operating profit was 18.2% of sales. Kura Sushi opened two new locations and maintains its full-year guidance of $183 million to $188 million in sales.
Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ: KRUS) announced its participation in the 25th Annual ICR Conference on January 9, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The company will also host a conference call to discuss its fiscal Q1 2023 financial results on January 5, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET, following a press release after market close. The call will be led by CEO Hajime Uba, CFO Jeff Uttz, and SVP Benjamin Porten. Investors can listen via telephone or through a webcast on the company's official website.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) reported strong financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended August 31, 2022. Total sales surged to $42.0 million, up from $27.9 million in Q4 2021, while comparable restaurant sales rose by 27.6%. The Company achieved an operating income of $1.9 million, contrasting with a loss of $0.8 million a year prior. Net income was $1.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share. For the fiscal year 2022, total sales reached $141.1 million, and the Company plans to open 9-11 new restaurants in FY 2023, anticipating sales between $183 million and $188 million.
Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ: KRUS) announced its participation in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on November 15, 2022. The company will also host a conference call on November 10, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its fiscal Q4 2022 financial results, with a press release issued after market close. The call will be led by President and CEO Hajime Uba and CFO Jeff Uttz. Interested parties can access the call via telephone or through the company’s website.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) has appointed Jeff Uttz as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 3, 2022. Uttz brings extensive experience from his previous roles, including CFO at Shake Shack, where he played a key role in its IPO and expansion. His leadership is expected to guide Kura Sushi through its growth opportunities. The company, with 40 locations across 12 states, focuses on authentic Japanese cuisine and a unique revolving sushi service model.
Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ: KRUS) reported a significant increase in total sales for Q3 2022, reaching $38.0 million, up from $18.5 million in Q3 2021. Comparable restaurant sales surged by 65%.
Despite the sales boost, operating income fell to $0.5 million, down from $0.9 million a year ago, with net income also decreasing to $0.5 million or $0.05 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $3.2 million, compared to a loss of $2.6 million in the prior year. The company anticipates total sales for FY 2022 to be between $137 million and $142 million.
IRVINE, Calif., June 28, 2022 - Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) will host a conference call on July 7, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its fiscal third quarter 2022 financial results, to be released after market close. President and CEO Hajime “Jimmy” Uba will lead the call, which can be accessed by dialing 201-689-8471 or via a webcast on the company's website. Kura Sushi, established in 2008, operates 37 locations across 11 states and Washington DC, offering an innovative dining experience centered on authentic Japanese cuisine.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) has announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Steven H. Benrubi, effective August 1, 2022, or upon naming a successor. The company has initiated a search for Benrubi's replacement. CEO Hajime Uba praised Benrubi for his leadership through challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation. Benrubi expressed pride in the company’s progress and confidence in its management team as he prepares for retirement, highlighting the restaurant's recent sales momentum.