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Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — KRUS

Based on 144 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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
144 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+9 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

89 buying63 selling
Last quarter: 89 funds bought or added vs 63 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~29 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 23 → 32 → 29. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 28% new
65 out of 144 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -22%

Value
-21%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -22%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

33 → 24 → 23 → 32 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 23 → 32 → 29. A growing number of institutions are discovering KRUS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 53% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 144 holders: 77 (53%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 41 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 144 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in KRUS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 Q2, 89 hedge funds were net buyers of KRUS (29 opened a new position, 60 added to an existing one), while 63 reduced or exited (38 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 41% of total institutional value in KRUS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 144.

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.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

8 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KRUS
143 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 143 140 2.14%
13F Shares 9M 10M -6.29%
Total Value $519M $673M -22.86%
New Positions 29 32 -3
Increased Positions 59 48 +11
Closed Positions 26 14 +12
Reduced Positions 38 31 +7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KRUS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC 2.78% 176,989 $10.2M
2 Meros Investment Management, LP 2.70% 147,676 $8.5M
3 12 West Capital Management LP 1.88% 175,000 $10.1M
4 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 1.64% 801,969 $46.2M
5 Panoramic Capital, LLC 1.61% 65,000 $3.7M
6 Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC 1.15% 58,596 $3.4M
7 Stephens Inc /Ar/ 0.71% 1,102,847 $63.5M
8 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 0.65% 302,010 $17.4M
9 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.57% 30,000 $1.7M
10 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.51% 35,636 $2.1M
11 Pier Capital, LLC 0.48% 63,394 $3.6M
12 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.44% 149,803 $8.6M
13 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 0.27% 75,090 $4.3M
14 Moody National Bank Trust Division 0.25% 53,463 $3.1M
15 CFG Wealth Management Services, Inc. 0.20% 3,000 $209K
16 Kings Path Partners LLC 0.19% 8,865 $527K
17 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.18% 42,063 $2.4M
18 Formula Growth Ltd 0.16% 7,780 $448K
19 RBF Capital, LLC 0.08% 35,000 $2.0M
20 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.08% 7,978 $459K
21 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.07% 96,133 $5.5M
22 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.05% 137,336 $7.9M
23 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.05% 3,693 $212K
24 Wesbanco Bank Inc 0.05% 32,600 $1.9M
25 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.03% 11,853 $682K
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 89 funds bought or added vs 63 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for KRUS holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 144 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in KRUS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KRUS?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 65 out of 144 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.

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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