BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) Stock Overview
Operates full-service restaurants in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$66.86 |
| 52 Week High | US$70.40 |
| 52 Week Low | US$28.46 |
| Beta | 1.31 |
| 1 Month Change | 11.69% |
| 3 Month Change | 78.34% |
| 1 Year Change | 71.61% |
| 3 Year Change | 83.38% |
| 5 Year Change | 64.76% |
| Change since IPO | 1,062.78% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 18
BJ's Restaurants Remains Tasty Even After Heating Up
Summary BJ's Restaurants, Inc. remains a Buy as shares have surged 48.2% since February, outpacing the S&P 500. Top-line growth, menu innovation, and planned price increases support continued revenue expansion despite margin pressures from rising costs. Management targets 1–3% comparable sales growth and $140–$150 million EBITDA for fiscal 2026, with unit growth resuming in 2027. BJRI stock trades at attractive valuation multiples versus peers, with further upside likely unless a significant earnings miss materializes. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 17
BJRI: Elevated Traffic Expectations Will Increase Risk Of Future Disappointment
The fair value estimate for BJ's Restaurants has been raised from $44.56 to $50.00 as analysts point to stronger same-store sales assumptions, traffic trends that compare well within the restaurant group, and the potential for sales and earnings estimates to move higher versus current consensus expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on BJ's Restaurants focuses on stronger traffic trends, higher same-store sales assumptions, and the implications these factors could have for the company’s valuation and earnings trajectory.
Narrative Update • Jun 28
BJRI: Weaker Margin Outlook Will Outweigh Leadership Change And Share Repurchases
Analysts have updated their view on BJ's Restaurants with a new price target of $50. This reflects mixed Street revisions that incorporate higher modeled revenue growth, a lower discount rate, and a higher future P/E assumption, offset by a lower profit margin outlook.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 18
BJ's Restaurants Remains Tasty Even After Heating Up
Summary BJ's Restaurants, Inc. remains a Buy as shares have surged 48.2% since February, outpacing the S&P 500. Top-line growth, menu innovation, and planned price increases support continued revenue expansion despite margin pressures from rising costs. Management targets 1–3% comparable sales growth and $140–$150 million EBITDA for fiscal 2026, with unit growth resuming in 2027. BJRI stock trades at attractive valuation multiples versus peers, with further upside likely unless a significant earnings miss materializes. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 17
BJRI: Elevated Traffic Expectations Will Increase Risk Of Future Disappointment
The fair value estimate for BJ's Restaurants has been raised from $44.56 to $50.00 as analysts point to stronger same-store sales assumptions, traffic trends that compare well within the restaurant group, and the potential for sales and earnings estimates to move higher versus current consensus expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on BJ's Restaurants focuses on stronger traffic trends, higher same-store sales assumptions, and the implications these factors could have for the company’s valuation and earnings trajectory.Narrative Update • Jun 28
BJRI: Weaker Margin Outlook Will Outweigh Leadership Change And Share Repurchases
Analysts have updated their view on BJ's Restaurants with a new price target of $50. This reflects mixed Street revisions that incorporate higher modeled revenue growth, a lower discount rate, and a higher future P/E assumption, offset by a lower profit margin outlook.Analysis Article • Jun 19
BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) Stock Could Be 22.4% Overvalued After Brand President Appointment
BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) is back in focus after appointing Monika Saxena as Brand President, while bearish analyst commentary on its pricing power and demand keeps investors questioning how much of the recent share move is justified. See our latest analysis for BJ's Restaurants. At a share price of $54.55, BJ's Restaurants has seen strong short term momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 29.51% and a 90 day gain of 55.59%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 75.57% points to a very...Narrative Update • Apr 24
BJRI: Traffic Driven Same Store Sales Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Narrative Update The analyst price target for BJ's Restaurants is trimmed slightly in this update, with a modest reduction in fair value to about $44.56 as analysts factor in slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a marginally lower discount rate, and relatively stable profitability expectations following a mix of recent price target increases and a more recent cut. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on BJ's Restaurants show a mix of optimism and caution around same store sales trends, unit growth plans, and how much of this is already reflected in the share price.Analysis Article • Apr 09
Here's Why We Think BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Narrative Update • Apr 09
BJRI: Traffic Driven Same Store Sales Will Support Future Earnings Momentum
The analyst price target for BJ's Restaurants has been trimmed slightly, as the updated fair value estimate shifts from about $45.22 to $44.78. This reflects analyst caution around muted valuation until there is clearer visibility on accelerating unit expansion, despite ongoing same store sales momentum and a modestly lower assumed future P/E of roughly 18.84x.Narrative Update • Mar 25
BJRI: Traffic Driven Same Store Sales Will Support Further Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged the consolidated price target for BJ's Restaurants higher into the mid $40s, reflecting incremental adjustments to the discount rate and P/E assumptions, along with recent research that highlights steady same store sales momentum but mixed views on valuation and unit growth visibility. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed but constructive picture for BJ's Restaurants, with price targets clustering in the high $30s to high $40s and ratings spread across Buy, Neutral, and Underweight.Narrative Update • Mar 08
BJRI: Same Store Sales Momentum Will Drive Measured Upside Potential Ahead
The analyst fair value estimate for BJ's Restaurants has increased to $45.22 from $38.88, reflecting a series of price target updates in the $38 to $49 range as analysts factor in steady same store sales momentum, recent Q4 results and guidance, and current expectations around future unit growth and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on BJ's Restaurants center on how sustainable the current same store sales momentum may be, how quickly the company can resume meaningful unit expansion, and how these factors line up with valuation based on current P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • Feb 22
BJRI: Higher Multiple Assumptions Will Temper Upside From Softer Sales Risks
The updated analyst price target framework for BJ's Restaurants moves fair value from $30.00 to $39.00, as analysts factor in revised assumptions for the discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth and profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple in line with recent target hikes from $30.00 to $39.00 and then to $42.00 at major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around BJ's Restaurants has centered on valuation discipline and sector level concerns, even as published price targets have moved higher into the low $40s.Analysis Article • Feb 13
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BJRI) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...Narrative Update • Feb 08
BJRI: Price War Resilience And Margin Expansion Efforts Will Reshape Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their price targets on BJ's Restaurants to $39, up from prior levels of $30 and $32, citing updated 2026 group outlooks that factor in ongoing restaurant pricing competition with grocery and differing expectations for how casual dining and quick service chains may perform. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight that bullish analysts now see BJ's Restaurants as better aligned with their 2026 restaurant group playbook, even as they factor in ongoing pricing competition with grocery and mixed expectations across casual dining, fast casual, and quick service chains.Narrative Update • Jan 22
BJRI: New Leadership And Margin Expansion Efforts Will Reshape Earnings Power
Narrative Update The analyst price target for BJ's Restaurants has moved higher, with fair value shifting from US$50.00 to US$54.00. Analysts are factoring in updated 2026 group outlooks, sector level price target revisions and expectations for margin expansion supported by new leadership and potential sales catalysts.Analysis Article • Jan 07
BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Jan 05
BJRI: Softer Same Store Sales Will Likely Limit New Leadership Upside
Analysts have modestly adjusted their outlook on BJ's Restaurants, with recent Street research price targets now ranging from $38 to $44 per share. This reflects a balance between caution on near term same-store sales and optimism around new leadership, potential sales catalysts, and room for further margin improvement.Narrative Update • Dec 21
BJRI: Softer Same Store Sales Will Likely Undercut New Leadership Catalysts
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for BJ's Restaurants to $30 from $36 per share, reflecting tempered expectations for revenue growth and valuation multiples, partly offset by improving margin outlooks and recent mixed Street commentary on sales trends and new leadership-driven catalysts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on BJ's Restaurants reflects a mixed backdrop, with upside cases around new leadership and margin expansion set against more cautious views on near term sales performance and valuation risk.Analysis Article • Dec 13
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI)
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Narrative Update • Dec 07
BJRI: New Leadership And Margin Initiatives Will Drive Measured Upside Ahead
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on BJ's Restaurants to $38.88 from $38.88. This reflects slightly lower discount rate assumptions, a small improvement in projected profit margins, and a balanced read of recent Street research that highlights both new Buy initiation upside and tempered same-store-sales expectations.Analysis Article • Nov 27
At US$38.62, Is It Time To Put BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) On Your Watch List?
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BJRI ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise...Narrative Update • Nov 22
BJRI: New Leadership And Sales Catalysts Will Support Balanced Recovery Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target for BJ's Restaurants from $38.14 to $38.88, citing improved risk and reward outlooks supported by new leadership, anticipated sales catalysts, and ongoing opportunities for margin expansion despite cautious industry trends. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on BJ's Restaurants has highlighted factors influencing both the optimistic and more cautious perspectives on the company's outlook and valuation.Analysis Article • Nov 14
Estimating The Fair Value Of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI)
Key Insights BJ's Restaurants' estimated fair value is US$32.04 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$37.20...Narrative Update • Nov 06
BJRI: Future Leadership And Margin Expansion Will Drive Measured Recovery
Analysts have reduced their price target for BJ's Restaurants to $38.14 from $38.83. This adjustment reflects mixed views on near-term sales trends and margin improvement opportunities.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analyst Commentary Highlights Mixed Outlook and Lower Price Targets for BJ's Restaurants
The average analyst price target for BJ's Restaurants has decreased from $42.33 to $38.83. Analysts cite softer industry sales trends and modestly lower growth and margins ahead of the next earnings report.Analysis Article • Sep 11
Is BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Aug 19
There May Be Some Bright Spots In BJ's Restaurants' (NASDAQ:BJRI) Earnings
NasdaqGS:BJRI 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore BJ's Restaurants's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Jul 29
The Return Trends At BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) Look Promising
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • May 09
Market Participants Recognise BJ's Restaurants, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BJRI) Earnings Pushing Shares 30% Higher
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BJRI ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Does BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Mar 13
BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Seeking Alpha • Feb 21
BJ's Restaurants: Exceptional Execution In A Competitive Space
Summary BJ's Restaurants, Inc. reported a double-line beat, with revenues up 6.4% to $344.3 million and comparable sales rising 5.5%, driven by effective promotions and increased guest traffic. Efficiency initiatives led to a 100 basis point improvement in operating profit margin to 15.4%, and adjusted EBITDA surged 21.1% to $33.1 million. For 2025, management expects 2%-3% comparable sales growth, $205-$215 million in operating profit, and $127-$137 million in adjusted EBITDA, with significant share repurchases planned. Given the strong financial performance and positive future projections, any BJRI stock weakness should be considered a buying opportunity at current valuations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| BJRI | US Hospitality | US Market | |
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| 7D | -0.9% | -1.9% | -1.0% |
| 1Y | 71.6% | -13.2% | 14.7% |
Return vs Industry: BJRI exceeded the US Hospitality industry which returned -13.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BJRI exceeded the US Market which returned 15.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BJRI volatility | |
|---|---|
| BJRI Average Weekly Movement | 5.9% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 6.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: BJRI has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BJRI's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 22,230 | Lyle Tick | www.bjsrestaurants.com |
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates full-service restaurants in the United States. Its restaurants offer pizzas, crafts and other beers, appetizers, entrées, wings, pastas, sandwiches, specialty salads, and Pizookie desserts. The company was formerly known as Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc. and changed its name to BJ's Restaurants, Inc. in August 2004.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| BJRI fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.41b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$44.35m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.41b |
31.7x
P/E Ratio1.0x
P/S RatioIs BJRI overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BJRI income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.41b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.19b |
| Gross Profit | US$217.81m |
| Other Expenses | US$173.46m |
| Earnings | US$44.35m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 30, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.11 |
| Gross Margin | 15.46% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.15% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 16.6% |
How did BJRI perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/26 18:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is covered by 28 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Todd Brooks | Benchmark Company |
| Conrad Lyon | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |