Kura Sushi USA had $88.9 million in sales last quarter, but sales fell 5.7% and they lost $0.6 million.

Nov 5, 2026, 6:02 PM ETResultsRead the original at Benzinga

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Kura Sushi USA had comparable sales fall 5.7% as traffic fell 11.5%, and it reported a $0.6 million operating loss. Its $7.7 million adjusted EBITDA, $65.6 million cash balance, no debt, and 17 planned openings help, but do not erase the customer decline.

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Fewer visits mean fewer customers buying meals, and the quarter also included an operating loss. Higher prices and product mix partly helped sales, and labor savings covered tariff costs. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.7 million, and the company had $65.6 million in cash with no debt. Still, its plan depends on bringing back traffic and restoring restaurant profit margins.

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