BJRIConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering BJ's Restaurants, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $75 — +25.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores BJ's Restaurants, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (37): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BJRI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $68 → $80 |
| 31 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $68 → $75 |
| 20 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $47 → $68 |
| 20 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $50 → $68 |
| 17 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 July 2026 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 17 July 2026 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Freedom Capital Markets | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BJRI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. returned +76.7% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 19% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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BJ's Restaurants, Inc. has a market value of $1.3B and an enterprise value of $1.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.4B. The latest quarter grew 6.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $40.9M, a 2.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.87.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $44.6M.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. spent $46.2M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 31.2×; forward P/E: 21.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.87%, paying out 0% of earnings.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. employs 22,230 people — $64K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks reported that four restaurant stocks have gained more than 50% over the past six months, with improving earnings, margins and operations potentially supporting further gains.
Why it matters — A BJRI watcher would note this reflects a favourable trend in restaurant-industry fundamentals that could be relevant to the sector overall.
Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) as potential value-stock candidates in the Retail - Restaurants sector. The article evaluates which of the two stocks appears more attractive to value investors.
Why it matters — BJRI watchers would care because the analysis may influence how investors perceive the company's relative valuation within the restaurant sector.
BJ's Restaurants shares have risen 43.7% over the past three months, driven by improved traffic, menu innovation, and stronger profitability. However, the stock's premium valuation raises the bar for further gains, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A BJRI watcher would track whether improving operational trends can justify the stock's elevated valuation going forward.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. announced that its management will participate in the 19th Annual Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The announcement was made on August 25, 2026.
Why it matters — A BJRI watcher would care because the company's management is scheduled to present at a major investor conference, offering a potential opportunity for engagement with the investment community.
Restaurant sales surged in July as consumers spent freely, according to Zacks Investment Research. The report spotlights BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) along with YUMC, EAT, CAKE, and TXRH as stocks with growth potential amid the rising sales.
Why it matters — The report highlights BJRI as one of several restaurant stocks positioned for growth potential during a period of surging consumer restaurant spending, which is relevant context for those following the company.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering BJ's Restaurants, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $75, with estimates ranging from $65 to $82. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering BJ's Restaurants, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks BJ's Restaurants, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Sept 2026, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +25.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks BJ's Restaurants, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering BJ's Restaurants, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BJRI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $65 to $82 over the next 12 months.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. returned +76.7% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company that owns and operates a nationwide chain of full-service restaurants in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Sept 2026): "4 Restaurant Stocks Up 50%+ in Past 6 Months: Why They're Still Buys". Zacks reported that four restaurant stocks have gained more than 50% over the past six months, with improving earnings, margins and operations potentially supporting further gains.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company that owns and operates a nationwide chain of full-service restaurants in the United States. BJ's Restaurants serves a broad menu centered on deep-dish and tavern-style pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, entrées, appetizers, and desserts, along with proprietary craft beers brewed under its own brands. The company operates through formats such as BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, BJ's Restaurant & Brewery, BJ's Pizza & Grill, and BJ's Grill, positioning itself as a multi-occasion dining destination for lunch, dinner, and group gatherings. BJ's Restaurants caters to consumers seeking a sit-down dining experience that combines a diverse food menu with an in-house brewery concept, making it a recognizable brand in the casual dining segment of the restaurant market.
CEO Mr. Lyle D. Tick · 22,230 employees · United States · https://www.bjsrestaurants.com
