Shares of Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) tumbled 5.43% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following a series of price target cuts by multiple analysts in response to the company's recent second-quarter results.
Several prominent financial institutions revised their outlook on Kura Sushi's stock. Roth Capital made the most significant adjustment, lowering its price target from $120 to $55 while maintaining a Buy rating. Benchmark reduced its target to $85, while Lake Street cut its projection from $103 to $62, also keeping a Buy rating. Barclays decreased its price target from $75 to $52, maintaining an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
The wave of downward revisions suggests that Kura Sushi's Q2 performance may have fallen short of expectations, prompting analysts to reassess their valuation models. Despite the reduced price targets, it's worth noting that some firms, including Roth Capital and Lake Street, continue to maintain Buy ratings, indicating a belief in the company's long-term potential despite near-term challenges. Investors will likely be closely monitoring Kura Sushi's upcoming financial reports and guidance to gauge the company's ability to navigate current market conditions and deliver on its growth strategies.
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