BJ's Restaurants Director Acquires 1,000 Shares

C Bradford Richmond increases stake in casual dining chain by 5.65%

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:11pm

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BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) Director C Bradford Richmond purchased 1,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $34.05 per share, for a total transaction of $34,050.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 18,700 shares of the company's stock, valued at $636,735.

Why it matters

This insider buying activity suggests that a director of BJ's Restaurants has confidence in the company's future prospects, as they have increased their personal stake in the business by over 5%. Insider transactions can provide valuable insights into a company's outlook from those closest to its operations.

The details

The purchase represents a 5.65% increase in C Bradford Richmond's ownership of BJ's Restaurants stock. The director has made several similar purchases in recent weeks, acquiring 1,000 shares on March 6th at $34.50 per share and 1,200 shares on March 3rd at $35.10 per share.

  • The transaction occurred on Thursday, March 12th, 2026.
  • C Bradford Richmond also purchased 1,000 shares on Friday, March 6th, 2026 and 1,200 shares on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026.

The players

C Bradford Richmond

A director of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. who has been increasing his personal stake in the company through multiple recent stock purchases.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

A publicly traded casual dining restaurant chain known for its deep-dish pizzas, thin-crust offerings, and in-house craft beer selections.

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