BJ's Restaurants Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Sales & Traffic Growth, Reiterates Full-Year Outlook
BJRI sits 29% above its 52-week low of $28.46.
Summary
BJ's Restaurants reported robust first-quarter 2026 financial results, featuring continued comparable sales and traffic growth, alongside a reiterated full-year outlook and active share repurchases.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BJRI
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Strong Q1 2026 Financial Performance
Total revenues increased 2.9% to $358.1 million, with comparable restaurant sales up 2.4% and guest traffic increasing 2.2%. Diluted EPS was $0.41, and Adjusted EBITDA grew 6.8% to $37.7 million.
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Reiterated 2026 Financial Outlook
Management reaffirmed its full-year guidance, including comparable restaurant sales growth of 1% to 3% and Adjusted EBITDA of $140 million to $150 million, signaling confidence in sustained performance.
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Active Share Repurchase Program
The company repurchased approximately 151,000 shares for $5.3 million during the quarter, with $85.6 million remaining under the authorized program for future buybacks.
Analysis · BJRI · Trade & Services
BJ's Restaurants delivered its seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable restaurant sales and guest traffic growth, indicating strong operational momentum. The reiteration of the full-year financial outlook suggests management's confidence in continued performance. Additionally, the ongoing share repurchase program demonstrates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, with $5.3 million executed in the quarter and a substantial amount remaining.
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At the time of this filing, BJRI was trading at $36.85 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $804.6M. The 52-week trading range was $28.46 to $47.02. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.