Woodline discloses 5% BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) position

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Woodline Partners LP has disclosed a new 5.0% passive stake in BJ's Restaurants, Inc. The investment adviser reports beneficial ownership of 1,056,946 shares of the company’s common stock, based on 21,134,781 shares outstanding as of November 3, 2025.

The shares are directly held by Woodline Master Fund LP, which has the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds on more than 5% of the stock. Woodline certifies that the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of BJ's Restaurants.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

BJs RESTAURANTS INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, no par value per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

09180C106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 09180C106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Woodline Partners LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,056,946.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,056,946.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,056,946.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, PN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BJs RESTAURANTS INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 755 Center Avenue, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, California 92647
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This statement is filed by Woodline Partners LP ("Woodline Partners" or the "Reporting Person"), a Delaware limited partnership, and the investment adviser to Woodline Master Fund LP (the "Woodline Fund"), with respect to the shares of common stock, no par value per share ("Common Stock"), of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company") directly held by the Woodline Fund. The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that the foregoing persons or the Reporting Person is, for the purposes of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock reported herein.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The address of the business office of Woodline Partners is 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 3450, San Francisco, CA 94111.
(c)	Citizenship: Woodline Partners is a Delaware limited partnership.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, no par value per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 09180C106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: The information required by Item 4(a) is set forth in Row 9 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference. The percentage set forth in this Schedule 13G is calculated based upon an aggregate of 21,134,781 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 3, 2025, as reported in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 2025.
(b)	Percent of class: 5.0%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: The information required by Item 4(c)(i) is set forth in Row 5 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: The information required by Item 4(c)(ii) is set forth in Row 6 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: The information required by Item 4(c)(iii) is set forth in Row 7 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: The information required by Item 4(c)(iv) is set forth in Row 8 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. See Item 2(a). The Woodline Fund has right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, more than 5% of the shares of Common Stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Woodline Partners LP

Signature:	/s/ Erin Mullen
Name/Title:	Erin Mullen, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/17/2026

FAQ

What stake in BJRI did Woodline Partners report on this Schedule 13G?

Woodline Partners LP reported beneficial ownership of 1,056,946 shares of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. common stock. This position represents a 5.0% stake in the company, based on 21,134,781 shares outstanding as of November 3, 2025.

Is Woodline Partners’ 5.0% BJRI position an active or passive investment?

Woodline Partners’ 5.0% BJRI position is reported as a passive investment. The firm certified the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for changing or influencing control of BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

Who directly holds the BJRI shares reported by Woodline Partners?

The BJRI shares are directly held by Woodline Master Fund LP. Woodline Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership, is the investment adviser to this fund and reports beneficial ownership through its advisory relationship with Woodline Master Fund LP.

What percentage of BJRI’s shares outstanding does Woodline’s stake represent?

Woodline’s 1,056,946 BJRI shares represent 5.0% of the company’s common stock. This percentage is calculated using 21,134,781 shares outstanding as of November 3, 2025, as disclosed in BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s Form 10-Q.

Who signed the BJRI Schedule 13G filing for Woodline Partners?

The Schedule 13G for BJ's Restaurants, Inc. was signed by Erin Mullen. She signed in her capacity as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Woodline Partners LP on February 17, 2026, certifying the accuracy of the information.

Does Woodline Master Fund receive dividends and sale proceeds from its BJRI shares?

Yes. The filing states that Woodline Master Fund LP has the right to receive, or direct the receipt of, dividends and proceeds from the sale of more than 5% of BJRI’s common stock, reflecting its economic interest in the reported position.