BJ's Restaurants: Investors Should Be Optimistic (Rating Upgrade)

  • BJ's Restaurants' shares surged 13.2% after Q1 2025 results exceeded earnings expectations and management provided optimistic guidance for the year. Revenue rose to $348 million, driven by a 1.7% increase in comparable store sales and an expanded store count. Despite past underperformance, current financial metrics and relative valuation suggest BJRI is now a soft 'buy'.