BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) SEC Filings & Earnings Calls
EquiReason read 26 BJ's Restaurants, Inc. SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 8-K on 2026-09-09 — Appointed Christopher W. Brandt and James D. White to the Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2026..
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · figures as of 2026-06-30 · read by EquiReason
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5 Aug 2026SC 13D/ARonald Shaich and affiliates sold a large block of BJRI shares and warrants, reducing their stake to 1.6% and ceasing to be a >5% beneficial owner.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Beneficial ownership percentage · 2026-08-03 | 1.6% |
Risks flagged
Insider selling / loss of significant holder
“On August 3, 2026, the Reporting Persons completed a block trade...sold 710,724 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $46,552,422...and warrants to purchase 876,949 shares of Common Stock...On August 3, 2026, the Reporting Persons ceased to be beneficial owners of more than 5%” · word for word
5 Aug 2026SC 13D/ARonald Shaich and affiliates sold a large block of BJRI shares and warrants, reducing their stake to 1.6% and ceasing to be a >5% beneficial owner.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Beneficial ownership percentage · 2026-08-03 | 1.6% |
Risks flagged
Insider selling / loss of significant holder
“On August 3, 2026, the Reporting Persons completed a block trade...sold 710,724 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $46,552,422...and warrants to purchase 876,949 shares of Common Stock...On August 3, 2026, the Reporting Persons ceased to be beneficial owners of more than 5%” · word for word
31 Jul 202610-QRevenue $389M (+6% y/y); Comparable restaurant sales growth 6.5; Guest traffic growth 8.3open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q2-2026 | $389M | +6% y/y |
| Comparable restaurant sales growth · Q2-2026 | 6.5% | |
| Guest traffic growth · Q2-2026 | 8.3% | |
| Average check change · Q2-2026 | -1.8% | |
| Cost of sales as % of revenue · Q2-2026 | 25.5% | |
| Labor and benefits as % of revenue · Q2-2026 | 34.5% | |
| Operating cash flow · H1-2026 | $74M | +11% y/y |
| Capital expenditures · H1-2026 | $39M | +6% y/y |
| Net income · Q2-2026 | $19M |
Risks flagged
Commodity cost inflation
“The increase was primarily due to approximately 5% inflation in our commodity basket costs led by beef inflation” · word for word
Wage inflation
“partially offset by a 0.7% increase due to wage inflation” · word for word
Leadership transition costs
“The change was led by $1.4 million of legal and leadership transition expenses” · word for word
30 Jul 20268-K · 2.02Total revenues $389M (+6% y/y); Comparable restaurant sales 6.5; Restaurant level operating profit $67M (+8% y/y); Guidance: Comp +3-4%, restaurant-level OP $228-235M, adjusted EBITDA $145-152Mearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenues · Q2-2026 | $389M | +6% y/y |
| Comparable restaurant sales · Q2-2026 | 6.5% | |
| Restaurant level operating profit · Q2-2026 | $67M | +8% y/y |
| Restaurant level operating profit margin · Q2-2026 | 17.2% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q2-2026 | $44M | +6% y/y |
| Diluted net income per share · Q2-2026 | $0.86 | |
| Adjusted diluted net income per share · Q2-2026 | $0.94 | |
| Share repurchases · Q2-2026 | $2M |
Guidance
Comp +3-4%, restaurant-level OP $228-235M, adjusted EBITDA $145-152M
Raised FY2026 guidance across all key metrics; strong Q2 performance with traffic growth and margin expansion.
Risks flagged
Incremental G&A costs of $2.9M related to deferred compensation, legal, and leadership transition costs.
“Incremental general & administrative costs of $2.9 million were related to deferred compensation as well as legal and leadership transition costs.” · word for word
Forward-looking risks include tariffs, energy, labor, construction costs, and macroeconomic conditions.
“Forward-looking statements mention risks including tariffs, energy, labor, construction costs, and macroeconomic conditions.”
1 Jul 2026SC 13D/APW Partners and affiliates sold BJRI shares, reducing stake to 2.6% and falling below the 5% threshold.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Beneficial Ownership · 2026-07-01 | 550,701 | |
| Percent of Class · 2026-07-01 | 2.6% |
1 Jul 2026SC 13D/APW Partners and affiliates sold BJRI shares, reducing stake to 2.6% and falling below the 5% threshold.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Beneficial Ownership · 2026-07-01 | 550,701 | |
| Percent of Class · 2026-07-01 | 2.6% |
6 May 202610-QRevenue $358M (+3% y/y); Comparable restaurant sales growth 2.4; Guest traffic growth 2.2open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q1-2026 | $358M | +3% y/y |
| Comparable restaurant sales growth · Q1-2026 | 2.4% | |
| Guest traffic growth · Q1-2026 | 2.2% | |
| Cost of sales as % of revenue · Q1-2026 | 25.1% | |
| Labor and benefits as % of revenue · Q1-2026 | 36.3% | |
| Income from operations · Q1-2026 | $11M | -28% y/y |
| Net income · Q1-2026 | $9M | -33% y/y |
| Operating cash flow · Q1-2026 | $43M | +830% y/y |
| Capital expenditures · Q1-2026 | $16M | -5% y/y |
Risks flagged
Commodity cost inflation
“Cost of sales increased due to higher commodity costs, partially offset by menu price increases.”
Depreciation catch-up adjustment
“Depreciation and amortization increased by $4.5 million, or 24.8%, to $22.8 million... The increase included a $2.7 million catch-up adjustment to depreciation expense.” · word for word
Negative working capital
“Net working capital $(133,088) thousand, current ratio 0.3:1.0.”
5 May 20268-K · 2.02Total revenues $358M (+3% y/y); Comparable restaurant sales growth 2.4; Guest traffic growth 2.2; Guidance: Comparable restaurant sales growth 1% to 3%; restaurant level operating profit $221M to $233M; adjusted EBITDA $140M to $150M; capitearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenues · Q1-2026 | $358M | +3% y/y |
| Comparable restaurant sales growth · Q1-2026 | 2.4% | |
| Guest traffic growth · Q1-2026 | 2.2% | |
| Restaurant level operating profit · Q1-2026 | $57M | +3% y/y |
| Restaurant level operating profit margin · Q1-2026 | 16.0% | |
| Diluted net income per share · Q1-2026 | $0.41 | |
| Adjusted diluted net income per share · Q1-2026 | $0.57 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q1-2026 | $38M | +7% y/y |
| Share repurchases · Q1-2026 | $5M | |
| Share repurchase authorization remaining · 2026-05-05 | $86M |
Guidance
Comparable restaurant sales growth 1% to 3%; restaurant level operating profit $221M to $233M; adjusted EBITDA $140M to $150M; capital expenditures $85M to $95M; share repurchases up to $50M
Management reiterates full-year 2026 guidance with positive commentary on momentum and strategic execution.
Risks flagged
Cost inflation and tariff exposure could pressure margins.
“Forward-looking statements mention risks from tariffs, energy, labor, and construction cost increases.”
Concentration in California, Texas, and Florida exposes to regional economic and regulatory risks.
“Risk factors note substantial number of restaurants in these states.”
22 Apr 2026DEF 14AProxy statement filed for annual shareholder meeting.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenues · FY2025 | $1.40B | +3% y/y |
| Comparable restaurant sales · FY2025 | 2.0% | |
| Restaurant level operating profit · FY2025 | $216M | +11% y/y |
| Diluted net income per share · FY2025 | $2.16 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA · FY2025 | $134M | |
| Adjusted diluted net income per share · FY2025 | $2.26 | +47% y/y |
| Net income · FY2025 | $49M |
25 Feb 20268-K · 2.02Total revenues $355M (+3% y/y); Comparable restaurant sales growth 2.6; Restaurant level operating profit $57M (+8% y/y); Guidance: 2026 comp sales growth 1-3%; restaurant level operating profit $221-233M; adjusted EBITDA $140-150Mearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenues · Q4-2025 | $355M | +3% y/y |
| Comparable restaurant sales growth · Q4-2025 | 2.6% | |
| Restaurant level operating profit · Q4-2025 | $57M | +8% y/y |
| Restaurant level operating profit margin · Q4-2025 | 16.1% | |
| Adjusted diluted net income per share · Q4-2025 | $0.66 | +39% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q4-2025 | $36M | +7% y/y |
| Full year total revenues · FY2025 | $1.40B | +3% y/y |
| Full year comparable restaurant sales growth · FY2025 | 2.0% | |
| Full year restaurant level operating profit · FY2025 | $216M | +11% y/y |
| Full year adjusted diluted EPS · FY2025 | $2.26 | +47% y/y |
Guidance
2026 comp sales growth 1-3%; restaurant level operating profit $221-233M; adjusted EBITDA $140-150M
2026 guidance implies continued growth; management confident in sustainable growth and margin expansion.
Risks flagged
Rising input costs; competition; consumer spending sensitivity.
“Rising costs; competition; consumer spending trends.”
17 Nov 20258-K · 1.01Ownership Cap 2,091,011open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Ownership Cap · Q4-2025 | 2,091,011 |
5 Nov 202510-QBJ's Restaurants reported improved revenue, profitability, and operating cash flow in Q3 2025, driven by higher guest traffic and lower commodity costs.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenues · Q3-2025 | $330M | +1% y/y |
| Total revenues · 39W-2025 | $1.04B | +3% y/y |
| Comparable restaurant sales growth · 39W-2025 | 1.8% | |
| Guest traffic growth · 39W-2025 | 2.2% | |
| Net income (loss) · Q3-2025 | $300000.00 | |
| Net income · 39W-2025 | $36M | +64% y/y |
| Operating cash flow · 39W-2025 | $92M | +32% y/y |
| Capital expenditures · 39W-2025 | $59M | -4% y/y |
| Cost of sales as % of revenue · Q3-2025 | 25.7% | |
| Labor and benefits as % of revenue · 39W-2025 | 36.2% |
Guidance
FY2025 capital expenditures guided to $65M-$75M; plans to accelerate restaurant openings in 2026
Management reaffirmed its capital expenditure guidance for FY2025 and indicated plans to accelerate restaurant openings in 2026, signaling confidence in demand.
Risks flagged
Inflation and tariff risk
“Increases in inflation, including the effects of any tariff increases or other changes in trade policies on food and other restaurant operating and construction costs, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.” · word for word
Consumer discretionary spending risk
“Macroeconomic conditions that impact consumer discretionary spending for food away from home could make additional menu price increases imprudent to offset the effects of inflation.” · word for word
5 Nov 20258-K · 5.02, 7.01Reported the departure of a director or principal officer (CEO/CFO change); issued a Regulation FD disclosure (forward guidance or material update)open
Risks flagged
No material risks identified; standard executive change.
“Standard CFO appointment; no departure or controversy.”
30 Oct 20258-K · 2.02, 8.01Total revenues $330M (+1% y/y); Comparable restaurant sales growth 0.5; Diluted net income per share $0.02; Guidance: ~2% comp sales, restaurant margin $211-219M, adjusted EBITDA $132-140M, capex $65-75Mearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenues · Q3-2025 | $330M | +1% y/y |
| Comparable restaurant sales growth · Q3-2025 | 0.5% | |
| Diluted net income per share · Q3-2025 | $0.02 | |
| Adjusted diluted net income per share · Q3-2025 | $0.04 | |
| Restaurant level operating profit · Q3-2025 | $41M | +9% y/y |
| Restaurant level operating profit margin · Q3-2025 | 12.5% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q3-2025 | $21M | +14% y/y |
| Share repurchases · Q3-2025 | $33M | |
| Comparable restaurant sales growth guidance · FY2025 | 2.0% |
Guidance
~2% comp sales, restaurant margin $211-219M, adjusted EBITDA $132-140M, capex $65-75M
Reaffirmed FY2025 guidance with positive momentum; traffic accelerating into Q4.
Risks flagged
Consumer environment and tariff risks could impact demand and costs.
“subject to uncertainty, including related to the U.S. consumer environment and impacts from trade policies” · word for word
Rising costs from tariffs, energy, labor, and construction could pressure margins.
“any inability to successfully and adequately address and offset rising costs, including the effects of tariffs and increases in energy, labor, construction and other operational costs”
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. — questions
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- 26 SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 8-K on 2026-09-09 — Appointed Christopher W. Brandt and James D. White to the Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2026.
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