BJ's Restaurants Inc is a casual dining restaurant chain that offers a diverse menu featuring a variety of dishes, including pizzas, burgers, and an array of appetizers
Known for its signature deep-dish pizza and innovative craft beer selection, the company aims to provide a family-friendly atmosphere with an emphasis on quality and service. BJ's locations frequently host special events and promotions, enhancing the dining experience and appealing to a wide range of customers, from families to young professionals. Additionally, the company is focused on growth through new restaurant openings and the expansion of its catering services, aiming to reach more diners across the country.
Shares of american restaurant chain BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQBJRI)
jumped 10.9% in the pre-market session after the company delivered exceptional fourth-quarter 2024 results, which blew past analysts' same-store sales expectations, enabling it to post revenue and EBITDA beats. A big part of that came from strong guest traffic, thanks to promos like the Pizookie Meal Deal and holiday party offerings, which helped drive a 5.5% increase in comparable restaurant sales.
Restaurant-level operating profit margin improved meaningfully reflecting efficiency initiatives and stronger sales leverage. That, in turn, fueled a surge in adjusted EBITDA, helping the company outperform Wall Street's profit forecasts. That said, earnings still came in below expectations.
Looking ahead, management expects sales growth to slow a bit to around 2%–3% in 2025. But on the bright side, their full-year EBITDA guidance was stronger than expected. Zooming out, we think this was a solid quarter.
American restaurant chain BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQBJRI) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 6.4% year on year to $344.3 million. Its GAAP loss of $0.23 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Shares of american restaurant chain BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQBJRI)
fell 9.8% in the pre-market session after the company reported weak third-quarter earnings. Its EBITDA and EPS missed Wall Street's estimates. Notably, the company was unable to take advantage of strong traffic growth during the quarter due to higher-than-anticipated restaurant costs. Overall, this was a weaker quarter.
American restaurant chain BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQBJRI) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2024, with sales up 2.2% year on year to $325.7 million. Its GAAP loss of $0.13 per share was 587% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
