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Jul 01
BJ's Q2 2025 Earnings Report
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. reported its fiscal second quarter 2025 financial results, showing increased revenues, comparable restaurant sales, and profitability.
Key Takeaways
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. delivered a strong fiscal second quarter 2025, with total revenues increasing by 4.5% to $365.6 million and comparable restaurant sales growing by 2.9%. The company also saw significant improvements in profitability, with diluted net income per share rising by 34.8% to $0.97 and restaurant level operating profit increasing by 14.6% to $62.1 million.
Total revenues increased by 4.5% to $365.6 million compared to the second quarter of 2024.
Comparable restaurant sales grew by 2.9%, indicating healthy underlying business performance.
Diluted net income per share rose significantly by 34.8% to $0.97.
Restaurant level operating profit increased by 14.6% to $62.1 million, with a margin improvement of 150 basis points.
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Forward Guidance
For fiscal 2025, BJ's Restaurants anticipates comparable restaurant sales growth of approximately 2%, restaurant level operating profit between $211 million and $219 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $132 million and $140 million. Capital expenditures are projected to be $65 million to $75 million, with share repurchases of $45 million to $55 million.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipated comparable restaurant sales growth of approximately 2% for fiscal 2025.
- Projected restaurant level operating profit of $211 million to $219 million for fiscal 2025.
- Expected Adjusted EBITDA of $132 million to $140 million for fiscal 2025.
- Continued focus on strategic initiatives to drive sustainable and profitable growth.
- Brand positioning project complete, with key opportunities to come to life across menu, operations, and marketing later in 2025 and into 2026.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance is subject to uncertainty, including related to the U.S. consumer environment.
- Potential impacts from trade policies.
- Actual results may differ materially due to various factors.
- Risks include inability to address rising costs (energy, labor, construction), macroeconomic conditions, and consumer spending changes.
- Other risks include construction delays, wage inflation, competitive labor market conditions, and potential staffing shortages.