Kura Sushi is making a big push in the United States, aiming to hit 100 locations by the end of the year and eventually grow to 300. The conveyor-belt sushi chain has been turning heads lately, not just for its expansion plans, but because President Donald Trump disclosed a multimillion-dollar stake in its U.S. subsidiary. That's notable because Trump has never been shy about his disdain for sushi.
Kura Sushi, the Chain Trump Invested in Despite Hating Sushi, Is Expanding Fast in the US: Report
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Kura Sushi is racing toward its 100th U.S. store, aiming for 300, after Trump disclosed a stake despite hating sushi.
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Overseas Growth Is the Only Path Forward
In an interview with The Asahi Shimbun, Hiroyuki Okamoto, the company's director and general manager of public relations and investor relations, explained why the U.S. is so critical. With Japan's population shrinking, domestic growth is limited. "As for the U.S. market, we intend to continue our efforts until we have 300 outlets," Okamoto said, noting that a research firm had projected that figure as achievable when Kura Sushi USA Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) went public in 2019.
Trump's Stake in February
Trump disclosed a stake in Kura Sushi USA, valued between $1 million and $5 million, according to an Office of Government Ethics filing dated Feb. 2. The disclosure raised eyebrows, given Trump's history with sushi. According to the 1993 book "Lost Tycoon: The Many Lives of Donald J. Trump," Trump bluntly refused to eat raw fish during a 1990 visit to Tokyo, opting instead for McDonald's hamburgers throughout the trip.
How Have Shares Performed?
In July, the U.S. franchise reported quarterly earnings of 3 cents per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 1 cent per share. However, quarterly sales of $85.922 million missed the consensus estimate of $86.461 million.
Shares have fallen 7.54% so far this year and have lost 36.62% over the past year. The stock closed 0.95% lower on Tuesday at $50.14 and fell another 0.95% in early pre-market trading on Wednesday.
Market data indicates Kura Sushi USA's stock has a Momentum score in the 6th percentile and a positive price trend in the short term. However, it has a negative price trend in the medium and long term.
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