BJ's Restaurants Q1 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) reported first-quarter net income of $9.6 million or $0.36 per share, compared to $4.7 million or $0.16 per share, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.36, for the quarter.

On average, 16 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.28 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $225.07 million from $205.82 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $225.52 million for the quarter. Comparable restaurant sales increased 3.2%.