Fintel reports that on July 28, 2023, Stephens & Co. reiterated coverage of BJ`s Restaurant (NASDAQ:BJRI) with a Equal-Weight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 3.48% Downside
As of July 6, 2023, the average one-year price target for BJ`s Restaurant is 35.19. The forecasts range from a low of 27.27 to a high of $42.00. The average price target represents a decrease of 3.48% from its latest reported closing price of 36.46.
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The projected annual revenue for BJ`s Restaurant is 1,365MM, an increase of 1.38%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 0.81.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 377 funds or institutions reporting positions in BJ`s Restaurant. This is a decrease of 5 owner(s) or 1.31% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to BJRI is 0.09%, a decrease of 48.88%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 1.85% to 24,699K shares. 
The put/call ratio of BJRI is 0.46, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
T. Rowe Price Investment Management holds 3,817K shares representing 16.21% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,832K shares, representing a decrease of 0.40%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BJRI by 2.80% over the last quarter.
IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds 1,701K shares representing 7.23% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,734K shares, representing a decrease of 1.91%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BJRI by 5.32% over the last quarter.
OTCFX - T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Stock Fund holds 1,091K shares representing 4.63% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,094K shares, representing a decrease of 0.30%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BJRI by 6.03% over the last quarter.
PRSVX - T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund holds 845K shares representing 3.59% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 846K shares, representing a decrease of 0.20%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BJRI by 11.34% over the last quarter.
Neuberger Berman Group holds 818K shares representing 3.47% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 901K shares, representing a decrease of 10.26%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in BJRI by 51.61% over the last quarter.
BJ`s Restaurant Background Information
(This description is provided by the company.)
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ('BJ's') is a national brand with brewhouse roots and a menu where craft matters. BJ's broad menu has something for everyone: slow-roasted entrees, like prime rib, BJ's EnLIGHTened Entrees® including Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon, signature deep dish pizza and the often imitated, but never replicated world-famous Pizookie® dessert. BJ's has been a pioneer in the craft brewing world since 1996, and takes pride in serving BJ's award-winning proprietary handcrafted beers, brewed at its brewing operations in five states and by independent third party craft brewers. The BJ's experience offers high-quality ingredients, bold flavors, moderate prices, sincere service and a cool, contemporary atmosphere. Founded in 1978, BJ's owns and operates 210 casual dining restaurants in 29 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington. All restaurants offer dine-in, take-out, delivery and large party catering. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of our restaurants remains temporarily closed, and dine-in service is currently limited or not available and hours are limited in our remaining 209 restaurants.
Additional reading:
- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2023 Results
- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2023 Results
- Termination Agreement, dated April 13, 2023
- List of Significant Subsidiaries.
- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Results
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