10-Q · April 7, 2026
Kura Sushi reported a strong revenue beat with sales of $80,018,000 for the quarter (up from $64,894,000 a year ago, +23.3%) and margin improvement, but remains loss-making. Operating loss narrowed to $(2,228,000) and…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
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Filed July 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Kura Sushi reported Q3 2026 revenues of $85.9 million, a 16.2% increase from Q3 2025. The diluted EPS of $0.03 surpassed estimates of a loss of $0.03, reflecting operational improvements despite rising costs. The…
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Kura Sushi reported Q3 2026 revenues of $85.9 million, a 16.2% increase from Q3 2025. The diluted EPS of $0.03 surpassed estimates of a loss of $0.03, reflecting operational improvements despite rising costs. The company opened 12 new restaurants in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, contributing to growth but offset by a decline in comparable restaurant sales.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.03
What stood out
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Revenue Growth of 16.2%
Q3 2026 revenue was $85.9 million, up from $74.0 million in Q3 2025.
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EPS Turns Positive
Reported EPS for Q3 2026 was $0.03, against an estimated loss of $0.03.
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Restaurant-Level Operating Profit Margin Increases
Margin improved to 19.1% in Q3 2026 from 18.2% in Q3 2025.
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New Restaurant Openings Drive Sales
Opened 15 new restaurants since May 2025, enhancing sales capacity.
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Cash Flow from Operations Improved
Operating cash flow increased to $18.4 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2026.
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Guidance on Total Sales Reiterated
Fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance remains at $330.5 million to $331.5 million.
What to watch
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Comparable Restaurant Sales Decline
Comparable restaurant sales decreased by 0.4% in Q3 2026, indicating potential demand weakness.
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Rising Food and Beverage Costs
Food and beverage costs increased by 23.8% to $25.9 million, influenced by tariffs.
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General and Administrative Expenses Rising
G&A expenses rose 16.6% to $10.2 million, potentially affecting net profits.
Management's outlook
Fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance remains unchanged, targeting $330.5M to $331.5M.
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