Bina Chaurasia Buys Shares of BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

Bina Chaurasia made a move in the stock market by purchasing 2,955 shares of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NasdaqGS: BJRI) on June 18, 2026. The transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading arrangement. On Tuesday, BJRI shares were trading at $54.55.

Other Institutional Activity in BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

Several institutional investors have recently altered their positions in BJ's Restaurants. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 42,911 shares, now owning 3,091,192 shares valued at approximately $108.5 million, a 1.4% decrease. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 1,932,753 shares worth about $67.8 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake by 30,684 shares to a total of 1,114,685 shares, valued at around $39.1 million, marking a 2.8% increase. Woodline Partners LP cut its position by 73,666 shares, resulting in 983,280 shares valued at $34.5 million, reflecting a 7.0% decrease. American Century Companies Inc. grew its holdings by 45,067 shares, now holding 942,846 shares worth about $33.1 million, a 5.0% increase.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Stock Down 16.0%

Shares of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. traded near $54.55 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $1.15 billion and a P/E ratio of 27.41. The stock's 52-week low is $28.46, and its high is $56.21. It has a 50-day moving average of $42.60 and a 200-day moving average of $38.26. BJ's Restaurants has a beta of 1.363, indicating its stock is more volatile than the market.

Recent Earnings

BJ's Restaurants reported revenue of about $1.41 billion, with a revenue growth rate of 2.9%. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.99, a net margin of 3.15%, and a return on equity (ROE) of 11.92%. The next earnings report is expected on July 30, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

On June 18, 2026, several insiders were active at BJ's Restaurants. Lynds Gregory, EVP & Chief Development Officer, sold 6,201 shares. Lea Anne Ottinger acquired 4,433 shares, while Kendra Miller, EVP & General Counsel, sold 19,261 shares. Noah Elbogen was involved in both buying and selling activity, acquiring 4,652 shares at $37.70 and selling the same amount. Brian Krakower, EVP & Chief Information Officer, sold 7,341 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 7, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained its hold rating for BJ's Restaurants with a price target of $43. Barclays also maintained its sell rating with a $38 target on May 6, 2026. On the same day, Benchmark reaffirmed its buy rating, setting a target of $50. Citigroup kept its hold rating with a $47 target on April 16, 2026. The consensus among analysts suggests a mean target price of $44.44, based on nine opinions.

About BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates a chain of full-service restaurants in the United States, offering a variety of dishes including pizzas, craft beers, appetizers, entrées, and desserts like their signature Pizookie. The company is part of the consumer cyclical sector and the restaurant industry. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, BJ's Restaurants is led by CEO Mr. Lyle D. Tick and employs over 22,000 people.

Bottom Line

Bina Chaurasia's recent purchase of BJ's Restaurants shares adds to the activity seen among institutional investors and insiders alike. Investors keep a close watch on such moves for insights into company sentiment. It's important to remember that these insider transactions are reported after the fact and may not indicate future actions.