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Nov 30, 2025
Kura Sushi Q1 2026 Earnings Report
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended November 30, 2025, reporting an increase in total sales but a decrease in comparable restaurant sales and an increased operating loss.
Key Takeaways
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. reported total sales of $73.5 million for the fiscal first quarter of 2026, an increase from $64.5 million in the prior year. However, comparable restaurant sales decreased by 2.5%. The company experienced an operating loss of $3.7 million and a net loss of $3.1 million, or $(0.25) per diluted share. Despite these losses, the company opened four new restaurants and is making progress towards its annual guidance goals.
Total sales increased to $73.5 million in Q1 2026 from $64.5 million in Q1 2025.
Comparable restaurant sales decreased by 2.5% in Q1 2026.
The company reported an operating loss of $3.7 million and a net loss of $3.1 million.
Four new restaurants were opened during the fiscal first quarter of 2026.
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Forward Guidance
For the full fiscal year 2026, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. reiterates its annual guidance, projecting total sales between $330 million and $334 million, opening 16 new restaurants, and maintaining restaurant-level operating profit margins of approximately 18%.
Positive Outlook
- Total sales projected between $330 million and $334 million.
- 16 new restaurants planned, maintaining over 20% annual unit growth rate.
- Average net capital expenditures per unit of approximately $2.5 million.
- General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales between 12.0% and 12.5%.
- Restaurant-level operating profit margins of approximately 18%.
Challenges Ahead
- No specific negative forward guidance points were explicitly stated in the provided text. The guidance focuses on positive growth and efficiency targets.
- No specific negative forward guidance points were explicitly stated in the provided text. The guidance focuses on positive growth and efficiency targets.
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