Kura Sushi USA Inc. reported a 14% jump in total sales to $73.5 million for its fiscal first quarter ended Nov. 30. Â
However, comparable restaurant sales decreased 2.5% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a 2.5% decline in foot traffic, according to Kura Sushi (Nasdaq: KRUS).  Â
The Irvine-based sushi chain also reported net loss of $3.1 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, missing analysts’ forecast of a loss of 16 cents per share. The general analyst consensus for Q1 revenue was a 13% increase to $73 million.Â
Shares fell 3% to $53.99 apiece during after-hours trading following the report.Â
During regular trading before the quarterly report was announced, shares fell 5.4% to $55.64 and a $674 million market cap.Â
On Jan. 8, Kura Sushi stock rose 14% to $63.87 apiece.
