HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: BJRI) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The Company will host an investor conference call at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific) that same day. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to the conference call, please visit the “Investors” page of the Company's website located at  http://www.bjsrestau r ants.com several minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary audio software. An archive of the presentation will be available for 30 days following the call.

BJ's Restaurants delivered a ~65% return since March, far outpacing the S&P 500, driven by operational improvements and menu innovation. BJRI's near-term growth is constrained by a deliberate slowdown in new openings, with acceleration expected in FY 2028 and beyond. At ~11.6x adjusted EBITDA, BJRI appears fully valued; my base case scenario yields a present value per share slightly below current trading levels.

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BJ's Restaurants is rated Buy, driven by strong 2H26 catalysts from seasonal Pizookie launches and robust customer acquisition. 2Q26 results exceeded expectations, with 6.5% comp sales growth and 8.3% traffic gains, outperforming industry benchmarks despite softer consumer sentiment. BJRI raised full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance, supported by high cash flow, share repurchases, and a discounted forward EV/EBITDA multiple versus peers.