Best Options Strategy for BJRI
Looking for the best options strategy for BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI)? There is no single answer — the right play depends on your outlook, your risk tolerance and current implied volatility. Below, our free engine shows the highest-scoring defined-risk strategy on the live BJRI option chain right now, and a simple map from your view on BJRI to the strategy that fits it. Model any of them in the calculator before you trade.
About BJRI
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) is a major company in Restaurants. Options traders on BJRI tend to watch , since these can drive large moves in the share price.
About BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates a chain of full-service casual dining establishments across the United States. The core of the business centers on wood-fired pizzas, a wide selection of house-made and craft beers, and a diverse menu that spans appetizers, entrées, wings, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and specialty salads. The company is perhaps best known for its signature Pizookie desserts, which are warm, shareable cookie creations served in a skillet. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, the business was originally named Chicago Pizza & Brewery before rebranding as BJ's Restaurants, Inc. in 2004.
The company generates revenue primarily through food and beverage sales at its restaurant locations. The operating model relies on dine-in service, supplemented by takeout and delivery channels. BJ's competes in the casual dining segment, targeting customers seeking pizza and beer alongside a broader menu in a full-service restaurant environment. The chain operates multiple units across various states, scaling its presence through company-operated and potentially franchised or licensed locations, though the majority of restaurants remain company-run. Revenue…
Today's top-scoring strategy for BJRI
Our engine ranks defined-risk strategies on the live BJRI chain by probability of profit and risk/reward, then surfaces the best-scoring one. It is an educational illustration, not advice.
| Action | Qty | Type | Strike | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | 1× | PUT | $52.5 | $0.10 |
| Sell | 1× | PUT | $55 | $0.39 |
Simulation
Forward simulation of 6,000 lognormal price paths to expiration — not a historical backtest.
Illustrative example at BJRI's latest available price, computed with the same engine as the tool. Live option fills and the real IV skew refresh during US market hours.
Implied volatility
BJRI is currently trading with moderate implied volatility, broadly in line with other large-cap stocks. On the options we scanned that was around 32% implied volatility, and higher implied volatility means richer premiums and wider expected moves.
Options on BJRI currently price in about 32% implied volatility, versus roughly 44% the stock has actually realised over the past month. That makes options relatively cheap — an edge for strategies that buy premium, such as long calls, long puts and debit spreads.
Off that volatility, the options market is pricing a move of about ±$3.67 (±6%) in BJRI by 2026-07-17 — a range of roughly $54.42 to $61.76. Strikes inside that band hold most of the premium and see most of the action.
Across strikes, downside puts on BJRI trade at a higher implied volatility than upside calls — the market is paying up for crash protection. That skew favours selling put spreads or buying calls over symmetric trades.
Earnings & IV crush
BJRI's next earnings report is due around July 30, 2026. Options that expire after it price in a binary move, so their implied volatility is elevated and usually collapses right after the announcement — an "IV crush". If your expiration falls before this date, the trade sidesteps the event.
Key figures
- Market cap
- $1.2B
- Beta (vs market)
- 1.36
- 52-week range
- $28.46–$62.07 (88% up the range)
- Short interest
- 10.1% of float · 4.7 days to cover
With 10.1% of BJRI's float sold short, squeeze and gap risk are elevated — one reason its options can stay expensive.
How to choose an options strategy for BJRI
Start with your outlook on BJRI, then match it to a defined-risk structure. Here are the most common choices and when each makes sense:
Bullish
Buy a call for leverage with capped risk, or a bull call spread to lower the cost and breakeven when you have a target price.
Long Call → Bull Call Spread →Bearish
Buy a put to profit from a decline with defined risk, or a bear put spread to cheapen the trade when you expect a measured move down.
Long Put → Bear Put Spread →Neutral
Sell an iron condor to collect premium while BJRI stays between two strikes, or write a covered call against shares you already own.
Iron Condor → Covered Call →How we pick the best strategy
For each ticker we pull the live option chain, build every supported strategy around the at-the-money strikes, and score them on probability of profit, risk/reward and capital efficiency — favouring defined-risk structures where the maximum loss is known up front. Methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best options strategy for BJRI?
It depends on your outlook. Bullish traders often use a long call or bull call spread on BJRI; bearish traders a long put or bear put spread; neutral traders an iron condor or covered call. Our live scan above shows the current highest-scoring defined-risk play.
Are BJRI options liquid enough to trade?
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) is among the most actively-traded US options, which usually means tight bid/ask spreads and plenty of strikes and expirations — though you should always check the open interest and spread on the exact contract.
How much money do I need to trade BJRI options?
Buying a single BJRI call or put can cost as little as the premium (often one to a few hundred dollars), while income strategies like a cash-secured put need enough capital to buy 100 shares if assigned.
Is this financial advice?
No. Everything here is educational and uses delayed, third-party data. It is not a recommendation to trade BJRI or any security. Do your own research.
What does BJ's Restaurants, Inc. do?
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) operates in the Restaurants industry. The "About BJ's Restaurants, Inc." section above gives a fuller picture of what the company does and how it earns money.
Does BJ's Restaurants, Inc. pay a dividend?
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend, so there is no ex-dividend assignment risk to plan around for options strategies.
When does BJ's Restaurants, Inc. next report earnings?
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.'s next earnings are expected around July 30, 2026. Implied volatility usually climbs into the report and drops sharply afterwards (IV crush) — important for any options position held over the date.
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Company information
- Headquarters
- 7755 Center Avenue, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647, United States
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Employees
- 22,230
- CEO
- Mr. Lyle D. Tick
- Phone
- 714 500 2400
- Website
- www.bjsrestaurants.com
- Investor relations
- phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=99411&p=irol-irhome
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