BJRIConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering BJ's Restaurants, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $75 — +13.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 (98): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (38): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.2% 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.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
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Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), analyzing which stock offers better value for investors interested in the restaurant sector.
Why it matters — The article positions BJRI as a potential value option in the restaurant space, which could influence investor perception of the stock relative to a key competitor.
A BJRI executive sold 21,704 shares at an average price of $68.81, generating about $1.5 million in proceeds. The sale reduced the executive's direct holdings in the company by 47%.
Why it matters — A significant insider stock sale that cuts an executive's stake by nearly half may signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted BJRI, along with CAKE, TXRH and YUMC, as restaurant stocks that stand out as industry sales rise, value dining gains traction and chains adapt to demand. The article positions these companies amid steady growth in the restaurant sector.
Why it matters — BJRI watchers would note that the company is being singled out as a standout performer within a growing restaurant industry, suggesting favorable sector conditions for the chain.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) as a top-ranked value stock, noting that its Style Scores system can help identify strong, market-beating stocks. The article poses the question of whether investors should buy the stock based on its value ranking.
Why it matters — A top ranking in Zacks' value style scoring signals that BJRI may be attractively positioned on value metrics, which is relevant for investors tracking the stock.
BJ's Restaurants, along with Patterson-UTI Energy and BrightSpring Health Services, was highlighted in a Zacks Investment Research article following recent broker rating upgrades, backed by projected solid 2026 earnings growth.
Why it matters — A BJRI watcher would care because the company received a broker upgrade that appears supported by expectations of solid earnings growth going forward.
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 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 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 (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +13.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks BJ's Restaurants, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 +88.7% over the 12 months to 17 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is a full-service restaurant operator based in the United States, primarily serving the casual dining segment.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "BJRI vs. TXRH: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), analyzing which stock offers better value for investors interested in the restaurant sector.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is a full-service restaurant operator based in the United States, primarily serving the casual dining segment. The company is known for its wide-ranging menu, which features a diverse selection of items such as deep-dish pizzas, handcrafted beers brewed on-site, and signature desserts like the Pizookie. Operating over 200 restaurants, BJ's Restaurants focuses on providing a distinctive dining experience that combines innovative menu offerings with a family-friendly atmosphere. Its business model emphasizes both dine-in and takeout options, catering to a broad consumer base seeking variety and quality. Classified within the consumer discretionary sector and the broader restaurants and food distribution industry, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. plays a notable role in the competitive food service landscape. Its performance and strategic developments are key indicators within the casual dining industry, and the company is frequently compared to peers such as Texas Roadhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, and Brinker International. By continually refining its menu and service offerings, BJ's Restaurants has established itself as a significant player in the North American restaurant sector, reflecting trends and shifts in consumer dining preferences.
CEO Mr. Lyle D. Tick · 22,230 employees · United States · https://www.bjsrestaurants.com