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title: "BJS Restaurants | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 358.12 M"
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# BJS Restaurants | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 358.12 M

Revenue: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 358.12 M, beating the estimate of USD 356.92 M.

EPS: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 0.41, missing the estimate of USD 0.61.

EBIT: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 11.71 M.

#### Revenue

Total revenues for BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. increased by 2.9% to $358.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the first quarter of 2025.

#### Operational Metrics

-   Comparable restaurant sales increased by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2026, following a 1.7% increase in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a 2.2% increase in guest traffic.
-   Restaurant level operating profit was $57.2 million, marking an increase of 2.8% or $1.6 million from the prior year period. The restaurant level operating profit margin remained consistent at 16.0% for both the first quarter of 2026 and 2025.
-   Adjusted EBITDA increased by 6.8% to $37.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, up from $35.4 million in the first quarter of 2025.
-   Net income was $9,034 thousand in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease from $13,492 thousand in the first quarter of 2025.
-   Income from operations was $10,623 thousand in the first quarter of 2026, down from $14,950 thousand in the first quarter of 2025.

#### Operating Costs (First Quarter 2026 vs. First Quarter 2025)

-   Cost of Sales: $89,912 thousand (25.1% of revenues) compared to $86,820 thousand (25.0% of revenues).
-   Labor and Benefits: $129,878 thousand (36.3% of revenues) compared to $125,652 thousand (36.1% of revenues).
-   Occupancy and Operating: $81,166 thousand (22.7% of revenues) compared to $79,911 thousand (23.0% of revenues).
-   General and Administrative: $21,966 thousand (6.1% of revenues) compared to $21,752 thousand (6.3% of revenues).
-   Depreciation and Amortization: $22,812 thousand (6.4% of revenues) compared to $18,277 thousand (5.3% of revenues).
-   Restaurant Opening Costs: $15 thousand (0.0% of revenues) compared to $438 thousand (0.1% of revenues).
-   Loss on Disposal and Impairment of Assets, Net: $1,746 thousand (0.5% of revenues) compared to $173 thousand (0.0% of revenues).
-   Total Costs and Expenses: $347,495 thousand (97.0% of revenues) compared to $333,023 thousand (95.7% of revenues).
-   Interest Expense, Net: -$1,088 thousand (-0.3% of revenues) compared to -$1,230 thousand (-0.4% of revenues).
-   Other Expense, Net: -$446 thousand (-0.1% of revenues) compared to -$61 thousand (-0.0% of revenues).
-   Income Before Income Taxes: $9,089 thousand (2.5% of revenues) compared to $13,659 thousand (3.9% of revenues).
-   Income Tax Expense: $55 thousand (0.0% of revenues) compared to $167 thousand (0.0% of revenues).

#### Balance Sheet Highlights (as of March 31, 2026 vs. December 30, 2025)

-   Cash and Cash Equivalents: $22,671 thousand compared to $23,781 thousand.
-   Total Assets: $999,067 thousand compared to $1,015,455 thousand.
-   Total Debt: $62,000 thousand compared to $85,000 thousand.
-   Shareholders’ Equity: $372,530 thousand compared to $366,193 thousand.

#### Share Repurchase Program

During the first quarter of 2026, BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. repurchased and retired approximately 151,000 shares of its common stock at a cost of approximately $5.3 million. As of May 5, 2026, the company had approximately $85.6 million available under its authorized share repurchase program.

#### Cash Flow

Operating cash flow and free cash flow information is not provided in the reference.

#### 2026 Financial Outlook

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. reiterates its fiscal 2026 outlook, projecting comparable restaurant sales growth of 1% to 3% and restaurant level operating profit between $221 million and $233 million. The company also expects Adjusted EBITDA to range from $140 million to $150 million, with capital expenditures between $85 million and $95 million, and share repurchases up to $50 million.

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