$BJRI

Krakower Brian S sold $405K of BJRI

Krakower Brian S (EVP & Chief Info. Officer) sold 7,341 shares of BJs RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) at $55.17 ($0.41M total) on 2026-06-18.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Krakower Brian S
Published Jun 23, 2026, 1:03 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BJRINeutralLow
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Why it matters

This is a primary-source datapoint on insider behavior; it can slightly influence sentiment but does not, by itself, change operating outlook.

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Market read

Traders may monitor insider activity, but the disclosure alone is unlikely to drive a durable repricing without additional company-specific catalysts.

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What to watch

No 10b5-1 plan is cited, but the article also provides no context on total holdings, prior sales cadence, or whether the sale was part of a broader planned program.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 5/10Timing: new SEC Form 4 filed 2026-06-22 for a 2026-06-18 sale

Background

The article is an SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for BJs Restaurants, Inc.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BJRINeutralMedium confidence
Context

SEC Form 4 shows EVP & Chief Info Officer Brian S. Krakower sold 7,341 BJRI shares for about $405K on 2026-06-18.

Expected impact

Low likelihood of a sustained price move solely from this sale; any impact would be sentiment-driven and short-lived.

Evidence & confidence

The filing is a disclosed transaction (not a buy), but it lacks a 10b5-1 plan and provides no accompanying fundamental catalyst or guidance change.

Market effects

Minimal; insider sale at a single restaurant operator does not materially change sector fundamentals.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

The sale may be driven by diversification, taxes, or pre-existing personal liquidity needs rather than a bearish view on BJRI.

Key entities

  • BJs Restaurants, Inc.

    Subject of the Form 4 insider transaction disclosure (BJRI).

  • Krakower Brian S

    EVP & Chief Info Officer who sold shares via an open-market transaction.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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