Hood River holds 5.3% of Kura Sushi USA

Hood River Capital Management LLC has disclosed a significant ownership position in Kura Sushi USA Inc. common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hood River Capital Management LLC has disclosed a significant ownership position in Kura Sushi USA Inc. common stock. As of 12/31/2025, it beneficially owned 589,511 shares, representing 5.31% of the outstanding common stock.

Hood River reports sole dispositive power over all 589,511 shares, but no voting power, meaning it can decide when to sell these shares but does not control how they are voted. The securities are stated to be held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Kura Sushi USA.

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What ownership stake does Hood River Capital report in KRUS?

Hood River Capital Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of 589,511 Kura Sushi USA Inc. shares, representing 5.31% of the company’s common stock as of December 31, 2025. This crosses the 5% threshold that triggers a Schedule 13G disclosure.

Does Hood River Capital have voting power over its KRUS shares?

Hood River Capital reports no sole or shared voting power over Kura Sushi USA Inc. shares. It instead reports sole dispositive power over 589,511 shares, meaning it can decide about selling or disposing of the shares but not how they are voted.

How many Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) shares does Hood River Capital control for disposition?

Hood River Capital reports sole dispositive power over 589,511 Kura Sushi USA Inc. common shares. Dispositive power refers to the authority to sell or otherwise dispose of the securities, even when the holder does not control the voting rights for those shares.

What percentage of Kura Sushi USA’s common stock is owned by Hood River Capital?

Hood River Capital states that it beneficially owns 5.31% of Kura Sushi USA Inc. common stock. Crossing the 5% level requires public disclosure on a beneficial ownership report, which provides transparency around significant institutional holdings in the company.

Is Hood River Capital seeking control of Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)?

Hood River Capital certifies the Kura Sushi USA position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The certification also states the securities are not held in connection with any transaction having that control-related purpose or effect.

Who signed the KRUS beneficial ownership report for Hood River Capital?

The statement for Hood River Capital Management LLC is signed by Robert Schmaltz, identified as CCO, COO, dated February 3, 2026. The signature certifies that, after reasonable inquiry, the information in the report is true, complete, and correct to the best of his knowledge.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/17/2026 - 06:02 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Kura Sushi USA Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

501270102

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 501270102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Hood River Capital Management LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 589,511.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

589,511.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.31 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Kura Sushi USA Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 17461 Derian Avenue, Suite 200, Irvine, CA, 92614
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Hood River Capital Management LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 2373 PGA Blvd., Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(c)	Citizenship: United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 501270102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 589,511
(b)	Percent of class: 5.31 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 589,511
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.replace the text here.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Hood River Capital Management LLC

Signature:	/s/ Robert Schmaltz
Name/Title:	CCO, COO
Date:	02/03/2026