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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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9 Sep 20268-K · 5.02, 5.03, 8.01Appointed Christopher W. Brandt and James D. White to the Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2026.SEC ↗
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 · 2026-08-031.6%

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
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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 · 2026-08-031.6%

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
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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 · Q2-20266.5%
Guest traffic growth · Q2-20268.3%
Average check change · Q2-2026-1.8%
Cost of sales as % of revenue · Q2-202625.5%
Labor and benefits as % of revenue · Q2-202634.5%
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
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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 · Q2-20266.5%
Restaurant level operating profit · Q2-2026$67M+8% y/y
Restaurant level operating profit margin · Q2-202617.2%
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.”
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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 · 2026-07-01550,701
Percent of Class · 2026-07-012.6%
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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 · 2026-07-01550,701
Percent of Class · 2026-07-012.6%
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23 Jun 20268-K · 5.02Reported the departure of a director or principal officer (CEO/CFO change); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportSEC ↗
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 · Q1-20262.4%
Guest traffic growth · Q1-20262.2%
Cost of sales as % of revenue · Q1-202625.1%
Labor and benefits as % of revenue · Q1-202636.3%
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.”
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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 · Q1-20262.4%
Guest traffic growth · Q1-20262.2%
Restaurant level operating profit · Q1-2026$57M+3% y/y
Restaurant level operating profit margin · Q1-202616.0%
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.”
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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 · FY20252.0%
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
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10 Apr 20268-K · 5.02Reported the departure of a director or principal officer (CEO/CFO change); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportSEC ↗
23 Mar 2026SC 13D/ARonald Shaich increased stake in BJ's Restaurants to 8.8% via open market purchase of 78,382 shares.SEC ↗
23 Mar 2026SC 13D/ARonald Shaich increased stake in BJ's Restaurants to 8.8% via open market purchase of 78,382 shares.SEC ↗
19 Mar 2026SC 13D/ARonald Shaich increased his activist stake in BJ's Restaurants to 8.4% through open market purchases, with a cooperation agreement extending to June 2027.SEC ↗
19 Mar 2026SC 13D/ARonald Shaich increased his activist stake in BJ's Restaurants to 8.4% through open market purchases, with a cooperation agreement extending to June 2027.SEC ↗
11 Mar 2026SC 13D/ARonald Shaich increased his activist stake in BJRI to 6.66% and extended the cooperation agreement through June 2027.SEC ↗
11 Mar 2026SC 13D/ARonald Shaich increased his activist stake in BJRI to 6.66% and extended the cooperation agreement through June 2027.SEC ↗
2 Mar 202610-KFiled · not summarised yetSEC ↗
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 · Q4-20252.6%
Restaurant level operating profit · Q4-2025$57M+8% y/y
Restaurant level operating profit margin · Q4-202516.1%
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 · FY20252.0%
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.”
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23 Jan 20268-K · 5.02Reported a director or officer change (departure, election, appointment or pay arrangement)SEC ↗
17 Nov 2025SC 13D/ASchedule 13D/A: BJ's Act III, LLC 6.4%SEC ↗
17 Nov 20258-K · 1.01Ownership Cap 2,091,011open

Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text

Ownership Cap · Q4-20252,091,011
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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-20251.8%
Guest traffic growth · 39W-20252.2%
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 · Q3-202525.7%
Labor and benefits as % of revenue · 39W-202536.2%

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
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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.”
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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 · Q3-20250.5%
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 · Q3-202512.5%
Adjusted EBITDA · Q3-2025$21M+14% y/y
Share repurchases · Q3-2025$33M
Comparable restaurant sales growth guidance · FY20252.0%

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”
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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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