Kura Sushi USA Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Departure of CFO

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. reported its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended February 28, 2026. Total sales increased to $80.0 million from $64.9 million in the prior year quarter, with comparable restaurant sales rising by 8.6%. The company reduced its operating loss to $2.2 million from $4.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, and its net loss narrowed to $1.7 million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, from $3.8 million, or $(0.31) per diluted share, in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $5.5 million from $2.7 million. Kura Sushi opened one new restaurant during the quarter, bringing the total to 84 locations. The company also announced the departure of its Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Uttz, effective April 28, 2026. Hajime Uba, President and CEO, will serve as Interim CFO. Uttz is leaving to accept a new position in the restaurant industry and stated his departure is not due to any disagreement with the company.