Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI):

• 7/24/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants was given a new $60.00 price target by Mizuho.
• 7/20/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $47.00 to $68.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/17/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants was upgraded by William Blair from “market perform” to “outperform”.
• 7/17/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Benchmark Co. from $50.00 to $68.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Insider Activity at BJ’s Restaurants

In other BJ’s Restaurants news, EVP Brian S. Krakower sold 7,341 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.17, for a total transaction of $405,002.97. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 4,721 shares in the company, valued at approximately $260,457.57. This represents a 60.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Kendra D. Miller sold 19,261 shares of BJ’s Restaurants stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.60, for a total transaction of $1,070,911.60. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 28,599 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,590,104.40. The trade was a 40.24% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 63,817 shares of company stock worth $3,384,688 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 2.40% of the company’s stock.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc is a publicly traded casual dining chain known for its deep‐dish pizzas, California‐style thin crust offerings and in‐house craft beer selections. Operating under the BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse brand, the company combines a microbrewery concept with full‐service dining, offering an extensive menu that includes appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches and the signature Pizookie dessert.

Founded in 1978 in Orange County, California, BJ’s Restaurants began as BJ’s Chicago Pizzeria, bringing a Chicago‐style pizza experience to the West Coast.