Kura Sushi Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. reported fiscal second quarter 2022 financial results with a total sales of $31.3 million compared to $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. The company's comparable restaurant sales increased 183% compared to the second quarter of 2021 and 11.3% compared to the second quarter of 2020. The company opened three new restaurants during the quarter.
Total sales were $31.3 million, a significant increase from $9.1 million in Q2 2021.
Comparable restaurant sales increased 183% compared to Q2 2021 and 11.3% compared to Q2 2020.
Operating loss was $1.9 million, an improvement from the $3.8 million loss in Q2 2021.
The company opened three new restaurants during the quarter, expanding its restaurant base.
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Forward Guidance
For the full fiscal year 2022, the Company reaffirms the following previously provided annual guidance: Total sales between $130 million and $140 million; General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales of approximately 17%; and 8 to 10 new restaurants, with average net capital expenditures per unit of approximately $2.1 million.
Positive Outlook
- Total sales between $130 million and $140 million.
- General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales of approximately 17%.
- 8 to 10 new restaurants are expected to open.
- Average net capital expenditures per unit of approximately $2.1 million.
- Guidance based on recent results and performance in Q3 2022.
Challenges Ahead
- Expectations assume no further operating restrictions from COVID-19.
- Restaurant industry remains highly vulnerable to COVID-related volatility.
- Macroeconomic conditions and other economic factors.
- Changes in consumer preferences and the level of acceptance of our restaurant concept in new markets.
- Volatility in the price of our common stock.