Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI)

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

• 5/11/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “hold (c)”.
• 5/7/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $40.00 to $43.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/6/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Benchmark Co. from $48.00 to $50.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/6/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $42.00 to $38.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/16/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $49.00 to $47.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/2/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target lowered by Mizuho from $44.00 to $40.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other BJ’s Restaurants news, Director C Bradford Richmond acquired 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 12th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $34.05 per share, with a total value of $34,050.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 18,700 shares in the company, valued at approximately $636,735. This represents a 5.65% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Brian S. Krakower sold 2,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.03, for a total value of $91,078.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 5,062 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $177,321.86. The trade was a 33.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders bought 3,200 shares of company stock valued at $110,670. Insiders own 4.90% 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.