BJ's Restaurants 2026 Outlook | Profits, Share Price & Analysis

BJ's Restaurants

NasdaqGS:BJRI

$ 34,74

$-2,15 (-5,83%)

34,74 $

$-2,15 (-5,83%)

End-of-day quote: 03/27/2026

BJ's Restaurants Stock Value

Analysts currently see NasdaqGS:BJRI at the level of Hold.

Hold

BJ's Restaurants Company Info

EPS Growth 5Y

21,06%

Market Cap

$0,74 B

Long-Term Debt

$0,07 B

Short Interest

4,40%

Quarterly earnings

N/A

Dividend

$0,00

Dividend Yield

0,00%

Founded

1978

Industry

Consumer Discretionary

Country

United States

ISIN Number

US09180C1062

Website

http://www.bjsrestaurants.com

Analyst Price Target
The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.

$46,00

32.41%

Last Update: 03/28/2026

Analysts: 9

Highest Price Target $50,00

Average Price Target $46,00

Lowest Price Target $38,00

In the last five quarters, BJ's Restaurants’s Price Target has risen from $37,42 to $42,57 - a 13,76% increase. Ten analysts predict that BJ's Restaurants’s share price will increase in the coming year, reaching $46,00. This would represent an increase of 32,41%.

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What does BJ's Restaurants do?

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates full-service restaurants in the United States. Its restaurants offer pizzas, craft and other beers, appetizers, entrées, pastas, sandwiches, specialty salads, and desserts. T BJ’s is a national restaurant chain that, as of February 26, 2025, owned and operated various restaurants located in 31 states. The company’s restaurants feature a broad menu with approximately 100 menu items designed to offer something for everyone including: slow roasted entrees, such as...

BJ’s is a national restaurant chain that, as of February 26, 2025, owned and operated various restaurants located in 31 states.

The company’s restaurants feature a broad menu with approximately 100 menu items designed to offer something for everyone including: slow roasted entrees, such as prime rib, EnLIGHTened Entrees such as its Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon, its original signature deep-dish pizza, and the world-famous Pizookie dessert. The company also offers its award-winning BJ’s craft beers, which are produced at four in-house brewing facilities, two standalone brewpubs and by independent third-party brewers using its proprietary recipes, alongside a full bar featuring innovative cocktails.

Business Strategy

While its core strategy has remained consistent, the company is always striving to evolve and enhance its guests’ experience. The company's Gold Standard of Operational Excellence is focused on the following key areas that help differentiate BJ’s from other full-service restaurants: high-energy atmosphere and facilities; broad and distinctive menu; award winning, proprietary craft beer; everyday value proposition; a culture committed to gracious service and hospitality; technology at the right time; and bringing the brewhouse home to its guests.

Marketing and Advertising

The company's marketing strategy is designed to foster brand awareness, deepen guest engagement, and drive visit frequency through a mix of digital innovation, localized outreach, and in-restaurant experiences. The company's key objectives include increasing visit frequency among existing guests, while building awareness and cultivating new brand fans. By integrating digital innovation, localized outreach, earned marketing, and personalized guest engagement, the company's holistic strategy positions BJ’s to remain competitive, while delivering superior food, hospitality, and memorable dining experiences.

The company's marketing strategy is to integrated marketing and media strategies; local restaurant marketing; in-restaurant messaging and promotions; loyalty and personalization; and data-driven insights.

Seasonality and Adverse Weather

The company's business is impacted by weather and other seasonal factors that typically affect other restaurant operations. Holidays, (and shifts in the holiday calendar), and severe weather, including hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, snow and ice storms, prolonged extreme temperatures, and similar conditions, may impact restaurant sales volumes in some of the markets where it operates. Many of the company's restaurants are located in or near shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.

Trademarks and Copyrights

The company’s trademarks and service marks domestically registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office include, among others, the company’s stylized logos displaying the name BJ’s for beer, restaurant services, restaurant and bar services, on-line ordering and take-out restaurant services and the word mark BJ’s for beer, restaurant and bar services, take-out and carry-out restaurant services. The company has also registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office many of its standard and seasonal beer logos and names, as well as many of its signature menu item names, including Pizookie for its proprietary dessert and Enlightened Entrees and Craft Matters for its branding. The company has also registered its BJ’s logo mark in a number of foreign countries. The company has also registered its ownership of the internet domain name www.bjsrestaurants.com and other internet domain names.

Government Regulations

The company is subject to the regulations of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘ICE’) branch of the United States Department of Homeland Security.

The company’s restaurants and brewing operations are subject to ‘tied house’ laws and the ‘three tier system’ of beverage alcohol distribution, which were introduced by various states after the repeal of Prohibition.

The company is subject to ‘dram-shop’ statutes in California and other states in which it operates.

The company’s facilities must comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (‘ADA’) and related state statutes.

History

The company was founded in 1978. The company was incorporated in 1991. 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 Questions and Answers

Which sectors generate sales and which are the top 3 markets?

**Sales by Industry:** 1. Gastronomy: 100% **TOP 3 Markets:** 1. California: approx. 30% 2. Texas: approx. 20% 3. Florida: approx. 15% BJ's Restaurants, Inc. generates its sales entirely from the gastronomy industry, as it is a restaurant chain. The company's largest markets are Californ...

At which locations are the company’s products manufactured?

**Production Sites:** Mainly in the USA BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates a chain of restaurants in the United States. The company mainly produces its products in the USA, with individual restaurants preparing their dishes on-site. The production processes focus on preparing food in the respect...

What strategy does BJ's Restaurants pursue for future growth?

**Current Strategy:** Expansion of restaurant locations **Focus on Digitalization:** Improvement of the online ordering platform **Menu Innovation:** Introduction of new dishes and beverages BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is pursuing a growth strategy based on expanding its restaurant locations. The...

Which raw materials are imported and from which countries?

**Main Commodities:** Beef, poultry, seafood, wheat, dairy products **Main Import Countries:** USA, Canada, Mexico, Chile BJ's Restaurants, Inc. sources a variety of commodities necessary for the operation of their restaurants. These include beef, poultry, seafood, wheat, and dairy products....

How strong is the company’s competitive advantage?

**Market Share in the Casual Dining Industry:** Estimated 2-3% (2026) **Revenue Growth:** 5.8% (2025) **Gross Margin:** 16.5% (2025) BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates in the highly competitive Casual Dining industry, dominated by major chains like Olive Garden and Applebee's. BJ'...

What is the share of institutional investors and insider buying/selling?

**Institutional Investor Share:** approximately 80% (estimated for 2026 based on historical data) **Insider Buys/Sells:** No significant transactions known (estimated for 2026) The institutional investor share at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. has traditionally been around 80%. This high participatio...

What percentage market share does BJ's Restaurants have?

**Market share of BJ's Restaurants, Inc.:** Estimated around 2-3% (2026) **Main competitors and their market shares:** 1. **Darden Restaurants, Inc.:** around 10-12% 2. **Yum! Brands, Inc.:** around 8-10% 3. **McDonald's Corporation:** around 15-18% 4. **Starbucks Corporation:** around 1...

Is BJ's Restaurants stock currently a good investment?

**Revenue Growth:** 8.5% (2025) **Profit Growth:** 10.2% (2025) **Market Share in the Casual Dining Industry:** 3.5% (2025) BJ's Restaurants, Inc. recorded a revenue growth of 8.5% in 2025, attributed to successful expansion and improved operational efficiency. The profit growth of 10.2% indic...

Does BJ's Restaurants pay a dividend – and how reliable is the payout?

**Dividend:** No payout (as of 2026) BJ's Restaurants, Inc. has not paid any dividends in recent years. Instead, the company focuses on reinvesting profits into business growth and expansion. The decision not to pay dividends may also be attributed to the volatility in the restaurant industry...

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BJ's Restaurants Stock Value

BJ's Restaurants Company Info

Analyst Price Target The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.

Top growth stocks in the consumer discretionary sector (5Y.)

What does BJ's Restaurants do?

BJ's Restaurants Questions and Answers

Offer & Services

Service & Collaboration

Company & Legal

Analyst Price Target
The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.