BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) Stock Price & Analysis
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) closed at USD 58.79 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.54% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 56.78; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 56.13–58.88 on volume of 464,255 shares. Market capitalization is $1.25B, with a 52-week range of USD 28.46–74.6 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (BJRI)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.43B, net income $40.9M (2.9% margin), free cash flow $46.0M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 30.6x (avg 36.8x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 10.4x, net debt $29.6M.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.44 on a 1–5 scale) (9 analysts), mean target USD 74.71 (range 65–82).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +79.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +63.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.16, revenue estimate $346M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BJRI)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.09B | $1.28B | $1.33B | $1.36B | $1.40B | $1.43B |
| Gross profit | $799M | $934M | $987M | $1.01B | $1.05B | — |
| Operating income | -$16.5M | -$5.5M | $13.8M | $14.1M | $46.3M | $39.2M |
| Net income | -$3.6M | $4.1M | $19.7M | $16.7M | $48.8M | $40.9M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.16 | $0.17 | $0.82 | $0.70 | $2.16 | — |
| Free cash flow | $22.1M | -$27.5M | $6.9M | $24.6M | $40.9M | $46.0M |
| Gross margin | 73.5% | 72.8% | 74.0% | 74.2% | 74.7% | — |
| Operating margin | -1.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Net margin | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Revenue growth | +39.6% | +18.1% | +3.8% | +1.8% | +3.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $38.5M | $24.9M | $29.1M | $26.1M | $23.8M | — |
| Total debt | $50.0M | $60.0M | $68.0M | $66.5M | $85.0M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (BJRI)
P/E 30.6x · P/S 0.9x · EV/EBITDA 10.4x · EV/Sales 0.9x · P/FCF 27.2x · P/B 3.1x · FCF yield 3.68% · Earnings yield 3.27% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.70% · Net debt $29.6M · EV $1.28B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 18.3x, Dec 2024 50.1x, Jan 2024 42.1x.
Analysts (BJRI)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.44 on a 1–5 scale), 9 analysts; mean target USD 74.71 (low 65, high 82).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Mizuho | Upgrade | Neutral → Outperform | $74 → $76 |
| 2026-07-31 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $68 → $75 |
| 2026-07-31 | Benchmark | Target raised | Buy | $68 → $80 |
| 2026-07-20 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $47 → $68 |
| 2026-07-17 | William Blair | Upgrade | Market Perform → Outperform | |
| 2026-07-17 | Benchmark | Target raised | Buy | $50 → $68 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BJRI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +79.8% | +63.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +80.2% | +10.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 43.3% | 43.2% |
| Max drawdown | -26.6% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -44.3% (Nov 2021→Jul 2022) |
BJRI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.16 | $0.14 | +20.4% | $345.9M | 9 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.71 | $0.70 | +1.1% | $365.8M | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.37 | $2.28 | +4.1% | $1.46B | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.70 | $2.65 | +1.9% | $1.52B | 9 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 58.79 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.54% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 56.78 |
| Open | USD 56.69 |
| Day Range | USD 56.13 – 58.88 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 28.46 – 74.6 |
| Volume | 464,255 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.25B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (BJRI)
Nexqual's technical model rates BJRI "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.52 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 61.53) |
| MACD | -0.8 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BJRI)
Wall Street analysts rate BJRI "Buy" based on 9 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 74.71 (range USD 65–82), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 9 |
| Mean Target | USD 74.71 |
| High Target | USD 82 |
| Low Target | USD 65 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (BJRI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.16 |
| Revenue Estimate | $345.95M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.94 vs est 0.9 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.57 vs est 0.61 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.66 vs est 0.62 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BJRI)
| Total Revenue | $1.43B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.40% |
| Gross Margin | +15.53% |
| Operating Margin | +5.01% |
| Profit Margin | +2.86% |
| ROE | +10.44% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.09 |
| Current Ratio | 0.29 |
| Total Cash | $14.43M |
| Total Debt | $434.66M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $45.99M (3.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BJRI)
Nexqual rates BJ's Restaurants, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.1% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 16%, operating 5% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $14M cash and investments vs $44M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $46M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 3.2% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 2.8% |
Ownership (BJRI)
| Insider Ownership | +4.86% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +104.17% |
| Shares Outstanding | 21.27M |
| Float | 20.45M |
| Short % of Float | +12.03% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (BJRI)
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is led by Lyle D. Tick, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Lyle D. Tick |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | J. Todd Wilson |
| Executive VP & COO | Christopher P. Pinsak |
| ExecutiveVP & Chief Technology Officer | Birju Prakash Amin |
| Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer | Heidi E. Rogers |
Major Backers & Investors (BJRI)
Notable institutional backers of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.85% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 3.57% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 3.06% |
| Woodline Partners LP | 2.44% |
| Variable Insurance Products Fund III-VIP Mid Cap Portfolio | 1.59% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.48% |
| Vanguard Group | 12.79% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.19% |
| State Street | 3.75% |
| Geode Capital | 2.47% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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