BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Results

Q: What were BJRI’s fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings and sales?

BJ’s Restaurants reported $358.6 million in revenue and $0.24 in diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended September 29, 2026. Revenue increased 8.6% year over year, while diluted earnings per share rose from $0.02. Comparable restaurant sales increased 8.1%.

Q: What is BJ’s Restaurants’ updated fiscal 2026 guidance?

BJ’s Restaurants expects approximately 4.7% comparable restaurant sales growth, non-GAAP restaurant-level operating profit of $233 million to $237 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $149 million to $154 million. Capital expenditure guidance is approximately $80 million. The comparable sales and profit outlooks increased, while planned capital expenditures decreased.

Debt fell to $16 million from $85 million at year-end, while cash declined to $12.936 million from $23.781 million.

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BJ’s Restaurants (Nasdaq: BJRI) reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $358.6 million, up year over year, and raised its fiscal 2026 outlook. For the quarter ended September 29, 2026, revenue rose 8.6% and comparable restaurant sales increased 8.1%. Net income reached $5.317 million versus $465,000 a year earlier; diluted earnings per share rose to $0.24 from $0.02. Restaurant-level operating margin, a non-GAAP measure excluding corporate and other costs, increased to 14.7% from 12.5%.

The company now expects fiscal 2026 comparable sales growth of approximately 4.7%, restaurant-level operating profit of $233 million to $237 million and adjusted EBITDA of $149 million to $154 million. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP earnings measure excluding specified expenses and gains or losses. Planned capital expenditures fell to approximately $80 million. Nine-month net income declined to $33.133 million from $36.165 million.

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Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2026 comparable sales guidance increased to approximately 4.7% growth, from 3.0%–4.0% growth.
Moderate pointThird-quarter revenue increased 8.6% to $358.6 million from the prior-year quarter.
Moderate pointThird-quarter comparable restaurant sales increased 8.1%; traffic rose approximately 8% year over year.
Moderate pointThird-quarter net income rose to $5.317 million from $465,000 a year earlier.
Moderate pointThird-quarter operating income reached $5.219 million, versus a $997,000 loss a year earlier.
Moderate pointThird-quarter non-GAAP restaurant-level operating profit increased 27.9% to $52.9 million year over year.

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Minor pointThird-quarter diluted earnings per share increased to $0.24 from $0.02 a year earlier.
Minor pointThird-quarter non-GAAP restaurant-level operating margin increased to 14.7% from 12.5% a year earlier.
Minor pointThird-quarter adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP earnings measure, increased 48.6% to $31.4 million year over year.
Minor pointThird-quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, rose to $0.33 from $0.04.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2026 non-GAAP restaurant-level operating profit guidance rose to $233 million–$237 million, from $228 million–$235 million.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance rose to $149 million–$154 million, from $145 million–$152 million.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2026 capital expenditure guidance decreased to approximately $80 million, from $85 million–$95 million.
Minor pointThird-quarter repurchases retired approximately 17,000 shares at a cost of approximately $1.0 million.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2026 repurchase plans remain up to $50 million, depending on market conditions.
Minor pointRemaining share repurchase authorization totaled approximately $84.5 million as of November 5, 2026.
Minor pointDebt declined to $16 million at September 29, 2026, from $85 million at December 30, 2025.
Minor pointShareholders’ equity rose to $410.153 million at September 29, 2026, from $366.193 million at year-end.
Minor pointNine-month revenue increased to $1,105.631 million from $1,043.727 million in the comparable 2025 period.
Minor pointNine-month comparable restaurant sales increased 5.6%, versus 1.8% growth in the comparable 2025 period.
Minor pointNine-month non-GAAP restaurant-level operating profit rose to $176.878 million from $159.031 million; margin reached 16.0% versus 15.2%.
Minor pointNine-month adjusted EBITDA rose to $114.995 million from $98.524 million in the comparable 2025 period.
Minor pointNine-month adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to $1.73 from $1.61 in the comparable 2025 period.
Minor pointNet interest expense declined year over year to $358,000 for the quarter and $2.256 million for nine months.

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Moderate pointNine-month net income fell to $33.133 million from $36.165 million in the comparable 2025 period.
Moderate pointCash declined to $12.936 million at September 29, 2026, from $23.781 million at December 30, 2025.
Minor pointNine-month diluted earnings per share declined to $1.49 from $1.58 in the comparable 2025 period.
Minor pointNine-month operating income declined to $34.285 million from $35.167 million in the comparable 2025 period.
Minor pointAsset disposal and impairment losses rose to $2.752 million quarterly and $5.521 million year-to-date, versus $575,000 and $943,000.

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Minor pointGeneral and administrative expenses rose to $23.680 million quarterly and $71.983 million year-to-date, versus $22.432 million and $65.934 million.
Minor pointDepreciation and amortization rose to $21.089 million quarterly and $64.857 million year-to-date, versus $19.311 million and $56.324 million.
Minor pointStock-based compensation rose to $2.244 million quarterly and $7.318 million year-to-date, versus $2.233 million and $6.090 million.
Minor pointThird-quarter other income shifted to $192,000 of expense from $1.181 million of income a year earlier.
Minor pointNine-month other income declined to $750,000 from $4.881 million in the comparable 2025 period.
Minor pointLeadership transition expenses totaled $82,000 quarterly and $764,000 year-to-date, versus none in the comparable 2025 periods.
Minor pointNine-month legal settlement expenses totaled $750,000, versus none in the comparable 2025 period.

News Explained

The completed third-quarter buyback retired approximately 17,000 BJ’s Restaurants common shares for approximately $1.0 million; separately, $84.5 million remained available under the authorized program as of November 5, 2026.

Key Figures

Revenue: $358.6 million, up 8.6% Comparable restaurant sales: 8.1% increase Restaurant-level operating profit: $52.9 million, up 27.9% +5 more

Revenue: $358.6 million, up 8.6%; Fiscal third quarter 2026
Comparable restaurant sales: 8.1% increase; Fiscal third quarter 2026
Restaurant-level operating profit: $52.9 million, up 27.9%; Fiscal third quarter 2026
Restaurant-level operating profit margin: 14.7%, compared with 12.5%; Fiscal third quarter 2026 versus third quarter 2025
Adjusted diluted net income per share: $0.33; Fiscal third quarter 2026
Adjusted EBITDA: $31.4 million, up 48.6%; Fiscal third quarter 2026
Restaurant-level operating profit outlook: $233 million to $237 million; Revised fiscal 2026 outlook
Adjusted EBITDA outlook: $149 million to $154 million; Revised fiscal 2026 outlook

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11/05/2026 - 04:05 PM EST

Delivers 8.1% Comparable Restaurant Sales Increase
Raises Fiscal 2026 Financial Guidance

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: BJRI) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended September 29, 2026.

Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Compared to Third Quarter 2025

Total revenues increased 8.6% to $358.6 million
Comparable restaurant sales increased 8.1%
Restaurant level operating profit⁽¹⁾ was $52.9 million, an increase of 27.9%, or $11.5 million
Restaurant level operating profit margin⁽¹⁾ increased to 14.7%, compared to 12.5% last year
Diluted net income per share was $0.24 and adjusted diluted net income per share⁽¹⁾ was $0.33
Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ was $31.4 million, an increase of 48.6% from $21.1 million
The Company repurchased and retired approximately 17,000 shares of its common stock at a cost of approximately $1.0 million

(1)	Restaurant level operating profit, restaurant level operating profit margin, adjusted diluted net income per share, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to GAAP measures and further information are set forth below.

“As we continue to make meaningful progress in our journey to unlock the full potential of this great brand, we delivered another strong quarter,” commented Lyle Tick, Chief Executive Officer and President. “The third quarter marked our ninth consecutive quarter of sales and traffic growth, with both comparable restaurant sales and traffic up approximately 8%, and our eighth quarter of profit growth, increasing restaurant level operating profit margin by 220 basis points year over year. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our strategic growth drivers and will continue to invest in our team members, advance menu innovation that re-enforces compelling value and drives seasonal excitement, enhance the guest experience and ensure our 219 restaurants are places where our teams are proud to work and our guests are excited to return to,” concluded Tick.

Share Repurchase Program

During the third quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased and retired approximately 17,000 shares of its common stock at a cost of approximately $1.0 million. As of November 5, 2026, the Company had approximately $84.5 million available under its authorized share repurchase program.

2026 Financial Outlook

We are raising certain fiscal year 2026 guidance metrics as follows:

Metric	Prior Outlook: July 30, 2026	Revised Outlook: November 5, 2026
Comparable Restaurant Sales	Increase 3.0% to 4.0%	Increase approximately 4.7%
Restaurant Level Operating Profit	$228 million to $235 million	$233 million to $237 million
Adjusted EBITDA	$145 million to $152 million	$149 million to $154 million
Capital Expenditures	$85 million to $95 million	Approximately $80 million
Share Repurchases⁽¹⁾	Up to $50 million	Up to $50 million

(1)	Depending on market conditions

Actual results may differ materially from the 2026 Financial Outlook set forth above as a result of, among other things, the factors described under the “Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer” below.

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. will conduct a conference call on its third quarter 2026 earnings release today, November 5, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). Management will discuss the financial results and host a question-and-answer session. In addition, a live audio webcast of the call will be accessible to the public on the “Investors” page of the Company’s website located at http://www.bjsrestaurants.com, and a recording of the webcast will be archived on the site for 30 days following the live event. Please allow 15 minutes to register and download and install any necessary software.

About BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.

Founded in 1978, BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is a national casual dining brand with deep brewhouse roots delivering premium food and memorable experiences. With more than 200 restaurants across 31 states, BJ’s brings guests together to celebrate life’s everyday moments over chef-crafted food, award-winning house crafted beer and genuine hospitality in a fresh atmosphere. With signature deep-dish pizzas, the often imitated but never replicated world-famous Pizookie® dessert, pours and more, BJ’s offers something for every taste and every occasion. A pioneer in craft brewing, BJ’s is the most decorated restaurant-brewery in the country, earning over 270 medals since 1996, including the 2025 Questex Vibe Vista Award for Best Beer Program and top rankings across multiple categories at the 2026 World Beer Cup and North American Beer Awards. Whether gathering with family for a weeknight dinner, catching the game with friends or raising a glass to life’s biggest milestones, BJ’s is where moments turn into lasting memories. To learn more, visit www.bjsrestaurants.com or follow @bjsrestaurants on Instagram, Facebook and X.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

Certain statements in the preceding paragraphs and all other statements that are not purely historical constitute “forward-looking” statements for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Such statements include, but are not limited to, those regarding our anticipated comparable restaurant sales, restaurant level operating profit, Adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures and share repurchases, as well as the success of various sales-building and productivity initiatives, future guest traffic trends, on and off-premise sales trends, cost savings initiatives and the number and timing of new restaurants expected to be opened in future periods. These “forward-looking” statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results to be materially different from those projected or anticipated. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (i) any inability or failure to successfully and adequately address and offset rising costs, including the effects of tariffs and increases in energy, labor, construction and other operational costs, as well as changes in macroeconomic conditions and consumer spending, (ii) any inability to manage new restaurant openings, (iii) construction delays, (iv) wage inflation and competitive labor market conditions which may result in staffing shortages, (v) the impact of any union organizing efforts at our restaurants and our responses to such efforts, (vi) increases in minimum wage and other employment related costs, including compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and minimum salary requirements for exempt team members, (vii) the effect of credit and equity market disruptions on our ability to finance our continued expansion on acceptable terms, (viii) food quality and health concerns and the effect of negative publicity about us, our restaurants, other restaurants, or others across the food supply chain, due to food borne illness or other illnesses or other reasons, whether or not accurate, (ix) factors that disproportionately impact California, Texas and Florida, where a substantial number of our restaurants are located, (x) restaurant and brewery industry competition, (xi) impact of certain brewing business considerations, including without limitation, dependence upon suppliers, third party contractors and distributors, and related hazards, (xii) consumer spending trends in general for casual dining occasions, (xiii) potential uninsured losses and liabilities due to limitations on insurance coverage, (xiv) fluctuating commodity costs and availability of food in general and certain raw materials related to the brewing of our craft beers and energy requirements, (xv) government regulations and licensing costs, including beer and liquor regulations, (xvi) loss of key personnel, (xvii) inability to secure acceptable sites, (xviii) legal proceedings, (xix) the success of our key sales-building and related operational initiatives, (xx) any failure of our information technology or security breaches with respect to our electronic systems and data, and (xxi) numerous other risks discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.

The “forward-looking” statements contained in this press release are based on current assumptions and expectations, and BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or alter its “forward-looking” statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information, please contact ICR at (332) 242-4370 or at InvestorRelations@BJRI.com.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands except for per share data)

	Third Quarter Ended										Nine Months Ended
	September 29, 2026					September 30, 2025					September 29, 2026					September 30, 2025
Revenues	$358,625			100.0	%	$330,157			100.0	%	$1,105,631			100.0	%	$1,043,727			100.0	%
Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization):
Cost of sales		90,733		25.3			84,904		25.7			279,747		25.3			262,527		25.2
Labor and benefits		129,815		36.2			122,343		37.1			394,026		35.6			377,369		36.2
Occupancy and operating		85,207		23.8			81,589		24.7			254,980		23.1			244,800		23.5
General and administrative		23,680		6.6			22,432		6.8			71,983		6.5			65,934		6.3
Depreciation and amortization		21,089		5.9			19,311		5.8			64,857		5.9			56,324		5.4
Restaurant opening		130		-			-		-			232		-			663		0.1
Loss on disposal and impairment of assets, net		2,752		0.8			575		0.2			5,521		0.5			943		0.1
Total costs and expenses		353,406		98.5			331,154		100.3			1,071,346		96.9			1,008,560		96.6
Income (loss) from operations		5,219		1.5			(997	)	(0.3	)		34,285		3.1			35,167		3.4

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(358	)	(0.1	)		(1,183	)	(0.4	)		(2,256	)	(0.2	)		(3,685	)	(0.4	)
Other (expense) income, net		(192	)	(0.1	)		1,181		0.4			750		0.1			4,881		0.5
Total other (expense) income		(550	)	(0.2	)		(2	)	-			(1,506	)	(0.1	)		1,196		0.1
Income (loss) before income taxes		4,669		1.3			(999	)	(0.3	)		32,779		3.0			36,363		3.5

Income tax (benefit) expense		(648	)	(0.2	)		(1,464	)	(0.4	)		(354	)	-			198		-
Net income	$5,317			1.5	%	$465			0.1	%	$33,133			3.0	%	$36,165			3.5	%

Net income per share:
Basic	$0.25					$0.02					$1.56					$1.62
Diluted	$0.24					$0.02					$1.49					$1.58

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic		21,646					21,893					21,282					22,265
Diluted		22,582					22,483					22,175					22,910

Percentages reflected above may not reconcile due to rounding.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
(Dollars in thousands)
	September 29, 2026 (unaudited)		December 30, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents	$	12,936	$	23,781
Total assets	$	984,651	$	1,015,455
Total debt	$	16,000	$	85,000
Shareholders’ equity	$	410,153	$	366,193

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
(Dollars in thousands)

	Third Quarter Ended										Nine Months Ended
	September 29, 2026					September 30, 2025					September 29, 2026					September 30, 2025
Stock-based compensation⁽¹⁾
Labor and benefits	$524			0.1	%	$625			0.2	%	$1,701			0.2	%	$1,890			0.2	%
General and administrative		1,720		0.5			1,608		0.5			5,617		0.5			4,200		0.4
Total stock-based compensation	$2,244			0.6	%	$2,233			0.7	%	$7,318			0.7	%	$6,090			0.6	%
Operating Data
Comparable restaurant sales % change		8.1	%				0.5	%				5.6	%				1.8	%
Restaurants opened during period		-					-					-					1
Restaurants open at period-end		219					219					219					219
Restaurant operating weeks		2,847					2,847					8,541					8,529

(1)	Percentages represent percent of total revenues and may not reconcile due to rounding.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company is reporting certain non-GAAP financial results and related reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. These measures should only be used to evaluate the Company’s results of operations in conjunction with corresponding GAAP measures.

Adjusted diluted net income per share is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents net income excluding adjustments intended to provide greater transparency of underlying performance and to allow investors to evaluate our business on the same basis as our management.

Restaurant level operating profit is equal to the revenues generated by our restaurants less their direct operating costs which consist of cost of sales, labor and benefits, and occupancy and operating costs. This performance measure primarily includes the costs that restaurant-level managers can directly control and excludes other operating costs that are essential to conduct the Company’s business, as detailed in the table below. Management uses restaurant level operating profit as a supplemental measure of restaurant performance. Management believes restaurant level operating profit is useful to investors in that it highlights trends in the operating results of our business that may not otherwise be apparent to investors when relying solely on GAAP financial measures.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents the sum of net income adjusted for certain expenses and gains/losses detailed within the reconciliation below. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance. Management believes these measures are useful to investors in that they highlight cash flow and trends in the operating results of our business that may not otherwise be apparent to investors when relying solely on GAAP financial measures.

The following tables, which provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, presented in this release, to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP for the third quarter and nine months ended September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2025, are set forth below:

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information – Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)

	Third Quarter Ended										Nine Months Ended
	September 29, 2026					September 30, 2025					September 29, 2026					September 30, 2025
Net income	$5,317			1.5	%	$465			0.1	%	$33,133			3.0	%	$36,165			3.5	%

Loss on disposal and impairment of assets, net		2,752		0.8			575		0.2			5,521		0.5			943		0.1
Legal settlements		-		-			-		-			750		0.1			-		-
Leadership transition expenses, net		82		-			-		-			764		0.1			-		-
Tax effect of adjustments⁽¹⁾		(686	)	(0.2	)		(139	)	-			(1,702	)	(0.2	)		(228	)	-
After tax effect of adjustments		2,148		0.6			436		0.1			5,333		0.5			715		0.1

Adjusted net income	$7,465			2.1	%	$901			0.3	%	$38,466			3.5	%	$36,880			3.5	%
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding:		22,582					22,483					22,175					22,910
Diluted net income per share (as reported)	$0.24					$0.02					$1.49					$1.58
Adjusted diluted net income per share	$0.33					$0.04					$1.73					$1.61

Percentages above represent percent of total revenues and may not reconcile due to rounding.

(1)	The tax effect is based on the Company’s annual statutory tax rate of 24.2% for the nine months ended September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2025.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information – Restaurant Level Operating Profit
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)

	Third Quarter Ended									Nine Months Ended
	September 29, 2026				September 30, 2025					September 29, 2026				September 30, 2025
Income (loss) from operations		5,219	1.5			(997	)	(0.3	)		34,285	3.1			35,167	3.4
General and administrative		23,680	6.6			22,432		6.8			71,983	6.5			65,934	6.3
Depreciation and amortization		21,089	5.9			19,311		5.8			64,857	5.9			56,324	5.4
Restaurant opening		130	-			-		-			232	-			663	0.1
Loss on disposal and impairment of assets, net		2,752	0.8			575		0.2			5,521	0.5			943	0.1
Restaurant level operating profit		$52,870	14.7	%		$41,321		12.5	%		$176,878	16.0	%		$159,031	15.2	%

Percentages above represent percent of total revenues and may not reconcile due to rounding.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information –Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)

	Third Quarter Ended										Nine Months Ended
	September 29, 2026					September 30, 2025					September 29, 2026					September 30, 2025
Net income		$5,317		1.5	%		$465		0.1	%		$33,133		3.0	%		$36,165		3.5	%
Interest expense, net		358		0.1			1,183		0.4			2,256		0.2			3,685		0.4
Income tax (benefit) expense		(648	)	(0.2	)		(1,464	)	(0.4	)		(354	)	-			198		-
Depreciation and amortization		21,089		5.9			19,311		5.8			64,857		5.9			56,324		5.4
Stock-based compensation expense		2,244		0.6			2,233		0.7			7,318		0.7			6,090		0.6
Loss on disposal and impairment of assets, net		2,752		0.8			575		0.2			5,521		0.5			943		0.1
Other expense (income), net		192		0.1			(1,181	)	(0.4	)		750		0.1			(4,881	)	(0.5	)
Legal settlements		-		-			-		-			750		0.1			-		-
Leadership transition expenses, net		82		-			-		-			764		0.1			-		-
Adjusted EBITDA		$31,386		8.8	%		$21,122		6.4	%		$114,995		10.4	%		$98,524		9.4	%

Percentages above represent percent of total revenues and may not reconcile due to rounding.

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What were BJRI’s fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings and sales?

BJ’s Restaurants reported $358.6 million in revenue and $0.24 in diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended September 29, 2026. Revenue increased 8.6% year over year, while diluted earnings per share rose from $0.02. Comparable restaurant sales increased 8.1%.

What is BJ’s Restaurants’ updated fiscal 2026 guidance?

BJ’s Restaurants expects approximately 4.7% comparable restaurant sales growth, non-GAAP restaurant-level operating profit of $233 million to $237 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $149 million to $154 million. Capital expenditure guidance is approximately $80 million. The comparable sales and profit outlooks increased, while planned capital expenditures decreased.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Results