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SEC EDGARJUN 11 min read$BJRI

Krakower Brian S sold $162K of BJRI

Krakower Brian S (EVP & Chief Info. Officer) sold 3,475 shares of BJs RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) at an average of $46.71 ($46.70–$46.83, $0.16M total) across 2 trades on 2026-05-28.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Krakower Brian S
Published Jun 1, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$BJRI
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$BJRI
Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BJRIBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The filing provides the first public disclosure of this insider sell, offering a data point for traders monitoring insider activity.

02

Market read

A modest insider sell; unlikely to move the stock significantly but may be noted by quantitative models tracking insider activity.

03

What to watch

Holding after sale remains at 4,721 shares, indicating continued confidence.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: post‑market filing on 2026‑06‑01

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses an insider transaction by EVP & Chief Information Officer of BJs Restaurants Inc.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BJRIBearishMedium confidence
Context

Officer sold 3,475 shares for $162,326 via open-market transaction on 2026-05-28.

Expected impact

likely slight downward pressure as market prices in the insider sell.

Evidence & confidence

A C-level executive offloaded shares worth $162k, a modest amount that could signal personal liquidity needs but is not material to overall float.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the restaurant sector; insider activity is routine.

Regional

US market only; no broader regional effect.

Global

Low; the filing is specific to BJRI.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine portfolio rebalancing, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    BJs Restaurants Inc

    US‑listed restaurant operator (ticker BJRI).

  • Executive
    Krakower Brian S

    EVP & Chief Information Officer, reported insider sale.

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Full insider trading history

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