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BJs Restaurants (BJRI) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 6, 2026
BJs Restaurants (BJRI) reported revenue of $358M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +0.8% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.0%, net earnings $9.0M (2.5% of revenue).
BJs Restaurants, Q1 2026: revenue $358M (+3% year over year), operating margin 3.0%, net earnings $9.0M, operating cash flow $43.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $358M | +0.8% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $10.6M | -5% | -29% |
| Net earnings | $9.0M | -29% | -33% |
| Operating cash flow | $43.0M | +132% | +830% |
| Free cash flow | $27.2M | +265% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $358.1M in Q1 2026, up 3% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $10.6M, a 3.0% margin (down 1.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $4.3M even though revenue rose $10.1M versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 4% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $9.0M, down 33% year over year. The effective tax rate was 0.6%.
Operating cash flow was $43.0M (up 830% year over year), 476% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $22.8M of depreciation and amortization and $2.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $8.6M. Capital expenditures of $15.8M left free cash flow of $27.2M.
Questions
What was BJs Restaurants' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
BJs Restaurants (BJRI) reported revenue of $358M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +0.8% from the quarter before.
Was BJs Restaurants profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $10.6M (3.0% of revenue) and net earnings $9.0M.
Source: BJs Restaurants 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.