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

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI):

• 2/26/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $45.00 to $49.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/26/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $39.00 to $42.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 2/26/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Benchmark Co. from $44.00 to $48.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/20/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Mizuho from $39.00 to $42.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/20/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Benchmark Co..
• 1/9/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants was given a new $39.00 price target by Mizuho.
• 1/7/2026 – BJ’s Restaurants had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $30.00 to $39.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Brian S. Krakower sold 8,017 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.61, for a total transaction of $317,553.37. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 4,409 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $174,640.49. This represents a 64.52% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 4.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.