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May 31, 2021

Kura Sushi Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Kura Sushi's financial performance significantly improved, driven by increased sales and restaurant-level profitability.

Key Takeaways

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. reported a strong recovery in its fiscal third quarter 2021, with total sales reaching $18.5 million compared to $2.8 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The company achieved an operating income of $0.9 million, a net income of $0.8 million, and opened one new restaurant. All restaurants were operating at full capacity by the end of the quarter.

Total sales increased to $18.5 million from $2.8 million in Q3 2020.

Operating income was $0.9 million, compared to an $8.0 million operating loss in Q3 2020.

Net income reached $0.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to a $9.2 million net loss, or ($1.10) per diluted share, in Q3 2020.

One new restaurant was opened during the third quarter of 2021.

Total Revenue
$18.5M
Previous year: $2.81M
+556.9%
EPS
-$0.54
Previous year: -$1.26
-57.1%
Comparable restaurant sales
456%
Restaurant-level operating profit
$1.1M
Previous year: -$5.3M
-120.8%
Restaurant-level operating margin
5.8%
Previous year: -190.1%
-103.1%
Gross Profit
$5.29M
Previous year: -$5.1M
-203.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.7M
Previous year: $17M
-72.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$2.38M
Previous year: -$12.7M
-81.2%
Total Assets
$130M
Previous year: $114M
+14.6%

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Forward Guidance

Company expects to maintain growth momentum in fiscal 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • All restaurants operating at full capacity
  • Team members ready to capitalize on guests’ pent-up demand
  • Busiest and most productive development year ever
  • Successfully opened seven new restaurants
  • Entered five new markets