BJRI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
BJRI - BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
$66.76
2.53 (3.94%)
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5d:
-1.75%
30d:
+2.57%
90d:
+50.36%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 30, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: BJRI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 10.5% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: BJRI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 10.5% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$78.37
Based on 9.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$48.66
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 18.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BJRI is currently trading at $66.76, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $64.50 to $69.91. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 24.4) compared to its historical average (18.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 10.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BJRI is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $62.91, while resistance sits at $70.62. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.9% recently.
Market Sentiment: BJRI scores 28/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $75.38 (+12.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BJRI is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $62.91, while resistance sits at $70.62. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.9% recently.
Market Sentiment: BJRI scores 28/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $75.38 (+12.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$64.50 -
$69.91
Company Quality Score
50/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (28/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.9%)
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($75.38)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 10.5% growth with 6.4% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 50/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$64.50 -
$69.91
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$62.91
Resistance Level
$70.63
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
24.41
Wall Street Target
$75.38
(+12.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-11.3%
Profit Margin
2.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+10.5% premium
PE vs Historical
24.4 vs 18.1
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+10.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$73.77
(+11%)
2-Year Target
$81.52
(+22%)
3-Year Target
$90.07
(+35%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 24â18)
PE COMPRESSION
$66.78
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 24.4, Growth: 15.4%)
$102.61
(+54%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.1, Growth: 15.4%)
$84.35
(+26%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 15.4%)
$71.70
(+7%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (34x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (24x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 34.16 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.88
Bull Case
$102.77
(+54%)
Analyst growth 45.5%, PE expands to 37.6
Base Case
$93.43
(+40%)
Market implied 45.5%, PE stable at 34.2
Bear Case
$43.68
(-35%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 29.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: August 22, 2026 8:23 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
3
Buys
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Sells
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