Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
NASDAQ:KRUS · NASDAQ Global Market
+$1.43 today
Vol 0.27M · Avg 0.37M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-0.8%
avg -4.5%
ROIC
-1.2%
avg -1.5%
ROA
-0.4%
avg -1.5%
Analysis
ROA is currently the strongest return metric at -0.4% versus its period average of -1.5%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brent Takao | Chief Accounting Officer & Secretary | $2.85M | — | 53 | $3,556.52 | 0.03% |
Hajime Uba | President, CEO, Interim CFO & Chairman | $700,912.00 | — | 48 | $9,776.77 | 0.08% |
Jeff Uttz | Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | $495,245.00 | — | 56 | $7,472.69 | 0.06% |
Sean Allameh | Chief Operating Officer | $396,074.00 | — | 54 | $4,085.74 | 0.03% |
Robert Kluger | Chief Development Officer | $378,882.00 | — | 57 | $3,411.94 | 0.03% |
Arlene Estrada Petokas | Chief People Officer | $344,252.00 | — | 57 | $4,685.87 | 0.04% |
Benjamin Porten | Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & System Development | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
3
$720,130.70
Net Sentiment
$720,130.70
Net selling
Most Active
UBA HAJIME
3 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | UBA HAJIME Direct | Sell | 3.2K | $71.83 | $230,658.65 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | UBA HAJIME Direct | Sell | 3.8K | $72.82 | $277,677.15 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | UBA HAJIME Direct | Sell | 2.9K | $74.31 | $211,794.90 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 3 sells worth $720,130.70 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $720,130.70. UBA HAJIME was the most active insider with 3 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +7.8% | +29.5% (9yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +7.8% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +29.5% (9yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages KRUS?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) lists 7 active executives. The top listed executive is Robert Kluger, Chief Development Officer.
Are KRUS insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $936,399.43.
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