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May 31, 2022

Kura Sushi Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Kura Sushi's financial performance improved significantly in Q3 2022, driven by strong sales momentum and improved restaurant-level profitability.

Key Takeaways

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. reported a strong fiscal third quarter 2022 with total sales of $38.0 million, a 65% increase in comparable restaurant sales, and a net income of $0.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. The company opened one new restaurant during the quarter and is on track to open at least eight new restaurants for the full fiscal year.

Total sales increased to $38.0 million from $18.5 million in Q3 2021.

Comparable restaurant sales increased by 65% compared to Q3 2021.

Operating income was $0.5 million, a decrease compared to $0.9 million in Q3 2021.

Net income was $0.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $0.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in Q3 2021.

Total Revenue
$38M
Previous year: $18.5M
+105.6%
EPS
$0.05
Previous year: -$0.54
-109.3%
Comparable restaurant sales
65%
Previous year: 456%
-85.7%
Restaurant-level operating profit
$8.54M
Previous year: $1.1M
+676.6%
Restaurant-level operating margin
22.5%
Previous year: 5.8%
+287.9%
Gross Profit
$6.46M
Previous year: $5.29M
+22.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$36M
Previous year: $4.7M
+665.1%
Free Cash Flow
$118K
Previous year: -$2.38M
-104.9%
Total Assets
$196M
Previous year: $130M
+49.9%

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Forward Guidance

For the full fiscal year 2022, Kura Sushi expects total sales between $137 million and $142 million, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales of approximately 16.5%, and 8 new restaurants openings.

Positive Outlook

  • Total sales between $137 million and $142 million.
  • General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales of approximately 16.5%.
  • Opening 8 new restaurants.
  • Average net capital expenditures per unit of approximately $2.2 million.