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Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)

138 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KRUS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +17
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — KRUS

Based on 139 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KRUS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
139 hedge funds hold KRUS right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 63% buying

80 buying46 selling
Last quarter: 80 funds were net buyers (32 opened a brand new position + 48 added to an existing one). Only 46 were sellers (31 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KRUS position: 33 → 24 → 23 → 32. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

46% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 25% new
64 out of 139 hedge funds have held KRUS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +47% but shares only +11% — price-driven

Value
+47%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +47%, but actual share count only changed +11%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~32 new funds/quarter

23 → 33 → 24 → 23 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 24 → 23 → 32. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 14% 1-2yr 29% new
Of 139 current holders: 80 (58%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds

24% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 139 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KRUS

In 2026 Q1, 80 hedge funds were net buyers of KRUS (32 opened a new position, 48 added to an existing one), while 46 reduced or exited (31 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 63% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 24% of total institutional value in KRUS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +17 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 139.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KRUS

How many hedge funds hold KRUS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KRUS vs. share price

Market Analysis: KRUS

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KRUS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
KRUS
-29.8%
XLY
+7.0%

KRUS outperformed XLY by -36.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
KRUS
-2.9%
XLY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, KRUS outperformed XLY by -3.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

19 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KRUS
138 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 138 122 13.11%
13F Shares 10M 9M 11.12%
Total Value $673M $457M 47.37%
New Positions 31 23 +8
Increased Positions 48 41 +7
Closed Positions 15 35 -20
Reduced Positions 31 43 -12
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

138 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in KRUS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 KRUS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 12 West Capital Management LP 5.26% 446,415 $31.2M
2 Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC 3.74% 118,561 $8.3M
3 1060 Capital, LLC 2.89% 34,080 $2.4M
4 Meros Investment Management, LP 2.74% 90,676 $6.3M
5 Panoramic Capital, LLC 2.45% 50,000 $3.5M
6 Darwins River Capital, LP 2.37% 63,408 $4.4M
7 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 2.05% 607,917 $42.4M
8 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 1.12% 301,212 $21.0M
9 Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC 1.03% 43,350 $3.0M
10 Stephens Inc /Ar/ 0.97% 1,107,263 $77.3M
11 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 0.73% 248,812 $17.4M
12 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.56% 796,393 $55.6M
13 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.48% 25,312 $1.8M
14 CFG Wealth Management Services, Inc. 0.48% 10,000 $523K
15 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.47% 25,000 $1.7M
16 Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 0.45% 55,193 $3.9M
17 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.45% 103,999 $7.3M
18 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 0.43% 84,810 $5.9M
19 Moody National Bank Trust Division 0.27% 41,097 $2.9M
20 Formula Growth Ltd 0.25% 7,780 $543K
21 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.15% 28,873 $2.0M
22 RBF Capital, LLC 0.13% 35,000 $2.4M
23 Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC 0.09% 5,276 $368K
24 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.08% 7,480 $522K
25 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.06% 137,336 $9.6M
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KRUS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KRUS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KRUS?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 80 funds were net buyers (32 opened a brand new position + 48 added to an existing one). Only 46 were sellers (31 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KRUS holders?

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds: 34 of 139 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held KRUS?

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 64 out of 139 hedge funds have held KRUS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KRUS has moved -2.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KRUS has gained -29.8% vs +7.0% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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