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BJ's Restaurants

BJ's Restaurants Inc is involved in the business of owning and operating restaurants. The company operates in a single operating segment that is full-service company-owned restaurants. It has geographic presence only in the United States of America.

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Shares of restaurant and lodging-related companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

In the current market session, BJ's Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) share price is at $34.05, after a 0.41% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 10.51%, but in the past year, spiked by 3.50%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Comparing BJ's Restaurants P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 64.47 in the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry, BJ's Restaurants Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 48.44. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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The Zacks <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/industry-rank/industry/retail-restaurants-160">Retail &ndash; Restaurants</a> industry is benefiting from increased sales. Rapid menu price hikes, average check growth and expansion efforts act as tailwinds. Industry participants also benefit from partnerships with delivery channels and digital platforms. Stocks like Brinker International, Inc. EAT, BJ&#39;s Restaurants, Inc. BJRI, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. KRUS and El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. LOCO are well-poised to benefit from the aforementioned factors. &nbsp; 
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Industry Description
The Zacks Retail &ndash; Restaurants industry comprises several owners and operators of casual, upscale casual, fine dining, full-service and fast-casual restaurants. Some industry participants operate as roasters, marketers and retailers of specialty coffee. Some companies develop, operate and franchise quick-service restaurants worldwide. A few restaurant operators offer cooked-to-order dishes, which include noodles and pasta, soups, salads and appetizers. Some industry players develop, own, operate, manage, and license restaurants and lounges worldwide. A few companies also run technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States and provide Japanese cuisine through a revolving sushi service model.
4 Trends Shaping the Future of the Restaurant Industry
Robust Sales Growth: Restaurant sales continued their strong momentum in January, as consumers remained committed to dining out despite economic uncertainties. According to preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau, eating and drinking establishments generated $98.6 billion in seasonally adjusted sales, marking a steady increase from the previous month. This growth extended the sector&#39;s winning streak to 10 consecutive months. Restaurant spending remained notably higher than that a year ago, reflecting the industry&#39;s resilience and the sustained preference for dining experiences.
Digitalization to Drive Growth: Restaurant operators&#39; focus on digital innovation, sales-building initiatives and cost-saving efforts has been a catalyst. With the growing influence of the Internet, digital innovation is the need of the hour. Restaurant operators constantly partner with delivery channels and digital platforms to drive incremental sales. Partnerships with delivery channels like DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates and Uber Eats, and the rollout of self-service kiosks and loyalty programs continue to drive growth.
Off-Premise Sales Act as Key Catalyst: The industry is gaining from the increase in off-premise sales, which primarily include delivery, takeout, drive-thru, catering, meal kits and off-site options, such as kiosks and food trucks. Most restaurant operators have initiated the testing of ghost or virtual kitchens. The idea of providing off-premise offerings and a connected curbside service has been garnering positive customer feedback.
Traffic Woes &amp; High Costs Linger: The restaurant industry has been facing declining traffic for quite some time. A rapid increase in menu prices is the primary reason behind traffic erosion. This decline highlights the ongoing challenges that the industry faces with maintaining customer counts, especially as consumers grow frustrated with rising prices. Then again, restaurant operators are grappling with the high cost of operations. Intense competition, high wages and food cost inflation are concerning. The industry continues to bear increased expenses, which have been affecting margins. Higher pre-opening costs, marketing expenses and costs related to sales-boosting initiatives are exerting pressure on the company&#39;s margins.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects
The Zacks Restaurant industry is grouped within the broader <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/industry-rank/sector/retail-wholesale-3">Retail-Wholesale</a> sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #65, which places it in the top 26% of more than 248 Zacks industries.
The group&#39;s <a href="https://www.zacks.com/zrank/zacks-industry-rank.php">Zacks Industry Rank</a>, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry&#39;s position in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries results from a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let us take a look at the industry&#39;s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Underperforms the S&amp;P 500 &amp; Sector
The Zacks Retail &ndash; Restaurants industry has underperformed the Zacks S&amp;P 500 Composite and its sector over the past year.
Over this period, the industry has grown 5.7% compared with the Zacks S&amp;P 500 Composite&#39;s jump of 19.7%. The sector has risen 23.9%.
<h2>One-Year Price Performance</h2>
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Restaurant Industry&#39;s Valuation
Based on the forward 12-month P/E, a commonly used multiple for valuing restaurant stocks, the industry is currently trading at 26.74X compared with the S&amp;P 500&#39;s 22.23X. It is above the sector&#39;s forward 12-month P/E ratio of 24.64X.
Over the last five years, the industry traded as high as 34.67X and as low as 20.97X, the median being at 24.40X.
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Brinker: The company remains steadfast in its goal to drive traffic and revenues through a range of sales-building initiatives, such as streamlining the menu and its innovation, strengthening its value proposition, better food presentation, advertising campaigns, kitchen system optimization, and the introduction of a better service platform.&nbsp;
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company have skyrocketed 231.3% in the past year. EAT&#39;s fiscal 2025 sales and earnings are anticipated to rise 18.7% and 98.8%, respectively, year over year. You can see <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/buy-list?adid=ZP_quote_ribbon_1list&amp;icid=quote-stock_overview-zp_internal-zacks_premium-top_ribbon-1_rank">the complete list of today&#39;s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.</a>.
<h2>Price and Consensus: EAT</h2>
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BJ&#39;s Restaurants: The company has been benefiting from solid Pizookie Meal Deal performance and loyalty program membership expansion. Also, higher guest traffic and average checks, resulting from menu price increases, changes in mix and a higher level of promotions are adding to the positives. Cost-saving and margin expansion plans bode well.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have gained 9.5% in the past year. BJRI&#39;s 2025 sales and earnings are anticipated to rise 3.2% and 2%, respectively, year over year.
<h2>Price and Consensus: BJRI</h2>
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Kura Sushi: The company is benefiting from store openings and the return of comparable sales to positive territory. The company remains focused on cost-control measures, strategic expansion, and driving operational excellence to sustain its momentum and deliver growth in the coming periods.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have declined 31.7% in the past year. KRUS&#39;s fiscal 2025 sales and earnings are anticipated to rise 18.3% and 237.5%, respectively, year over year.
<h2>Price and Consensus: KRUS</h2>
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El Pollo Loco: The company is benefiting from increased system-wide comparable restaurant sales. El Pollo Loco is taking cost-saving measures, ensuring that food quality and customer experience are enhanced throughout the process. LOCO&#39;s 2025 plans emphasize a blend of innovation and value while leveraging the company&#39;s core strength &mdash; its reputation for offering the best chicken. The company recognizes that achieving long-term success requires a focus on improving customer traffic trends and expresses confidence in its strategic approach to attain this goal in the coming years.
LOCO currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company&#39;s 2025 earnings are anticipated to improve 14.5% year over year.
<h2>Price and Consensus: LOCO</h2>
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Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan maintains BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $43 to $48.

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Wedbush Maintains Outperform on BJ's Restaurants, Raises Price Target to $48

BJ's Restaurants shares are trading higher after the comapny reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

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BJ's Restaurants Sees FY25 Adjusted EBITDA $127M-$137M; Comparable Restaurant Sales Growth 2%-3%.

BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.34 by 38.24 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $344.300 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $337.183 million by 2.11 percent. This is a 6.39 percent increase over sales of $323.635 million the same period last year.

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BJ's Restaurants Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.47 Beats $0.34 Estimate, Sales $344.300M Beat $337.183M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 20, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) stock increased by 24.2% to $43.99 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>China Liberal Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLEU#NASDAQ">CLEU</a>) stock rose 15.2% to $0.12. The company's market cap stands at $33.6 million. </li>
<li>Massimo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAMO#NASDAQ">MAMO</a>) shares moved upwards by 13.07% to $3.2. The company's market cap stands at $132.4 million. </li>
<li>Jiuzi Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZXN#NASDAQ">JZXN</a>) stock moved upwards by 10.15% to $3.58. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $32.4 million. </li>
<li>MYT Netherlands Parent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYTE#NYSE">MYTE</a>) stock rose 10.0% to $11.0. The company's market cap stands at $933.7 million. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Acushnet Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLF#NYSE">GOLF</a>) stock rose 9.66% to $70.0. The company's market cap stands at $4.2 billion. </li>
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<li>MGO Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) shares decreased by 28.5% to $0.5 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 million. </li>
<li>MKDWell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKDW#NASDAQ">MKDW</a>) shares declined by 14.96% to $0.37. The company's market cap stands at $6.9 million. </li>
<li>PetMed Express (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PETS#NASDAQ">PETS</a>) stock decreased by 14.62% to $4.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $92.9 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) shares fell 6.79% to $15.52. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.7 billion. </li>
<li>Live Ventures (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIVE#NASDAQ">LIVE</a>) stock fell 6.38% to $8.66. The company's market cap stands at $27.0 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>REE Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REE#NASDAQ">REE</a>) shares declined by 5.7% to $7.62. The company's market cap stands at $148.4 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) stock increased by 24.2% to $43.99 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>China Liberal Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLEU#NASDAQ">CLEU</a>) shares rose 20.27% to $0.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $35.1 million. </li>
<li>Interactive Strength (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNR#NASDAQ">TRNR</a>) shares moved upwards by 16.99% to $1.79. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.4 million. </li>
<li>Springview Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHL#NASDAQ">SPHL</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.41% to $2.05. The company's market cap stands at $23.5 million. </li>
<li>Jiuzi Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZXN#NASDAQ">JZXN</a>) shares rose 10.76% to $3.6. The company's market cap stands at $32.5 million. </li>
<li>Lincoln Educational Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LINC#NASDAQ">LINC</a>) stock rose 8.88% to $18.99. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $597.7 million. </li>
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<li>MGO Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) shares decreased by 25.1% to $0.52 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $4.8 million. </li>
<li>PetMed Express (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PETS#NASDAQ">PETS</a>) shares declined by 21.45% to $4.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $85.5 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Hour Loop (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOUR#NASDAQ">HOUR</a>) shares declined by 12.29% to $2.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $70.2 million. </li>
<li>Damon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DMN#NASDAQ">DMN</a>) shares decreased by 9.18% to $0.49. The company's market cap stands at $10.7 million. </li>
<li>SRM Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>) shares fell 7.24% to $0.29. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 million. </li>
<li>Youdao (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAO#NYSE">DAO</a>) shares fell 7.21% to $10.3. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. 
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Gordon Haskett analyst Jeff Farmer upgrades BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) from Underperform to Hold and announces $36 price target.

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Gordon Haskett Upgrades BJ's Restaurants to Hold, Announces $36 Price Target

Barclays analyst Jeffrey A. Bernstein has outlined top themes to watch out for in the U.S. restaurants in 2025.
The restaurant industry, according to the analyst, is experiencing mixed results as it navigates a volatile environment heading into the third quarter of 2024.
A recent preview highlighted that many companies have struggled to meet expectations regarding same-store sales and earnings per share, noted the analyst.
Despite these challenges, most have shared optimistic outlooks on recent sales trends.
As 2024 progresses, the key focus remains the consumer outlook, which has been unpredictable. On a positive note, unemployment rates remain near record lows, and wages continue to rise, contributing to a healthy increase in real disposable income, the analyst added.
Inflation has also eased, allowing the Federal Reserve to slow down its rate changes, said the analyst.
However, the analyst warned that the cost of living, including high rent and basic expenses, continues to pressure consumers.
Consumer confidence has remained lower than pre-pandemic levels, and many restaurants are working to improve traffic by offering greater value in response to inflation concerns.
Commodity inflation, excluding coffee, has shown signs of normalization and December 2024 saw a year-on-year increase of around 16%, mainly driven by coffee prices, asserted the analyst.
Restaurants are expecting mid-single-digit inflation in 2025, assuming current prices hold and the industry is hoping for a more stable cost environment that can support margins amidst uncertain sales projections, added the analyst.
The analyst expressed concern about labor costs and said while wage inflation has slowed from the peaks seen during 2021 and 2022, December 2024 saw a year-on-year wage increase of 10.3%.
In menu pricing, restaurants are easing the aggressive price hikes seen in recent years and overall, the industry is moving towards smaller price increases as commodity and labor inflation stabilizes, said the analyst.
The analyst upgraded both Shake Shack Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) and Dutch Bros Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>) to Overweight from Equal Weight.
The analyst downgraded Bloomin&#8217; Brands Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) and Dine Brands Global Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>) to Equal Weight from Overweight.
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Easing Inflation Brings Hope To Restaurants In 2025 But Uncertainty Lingers: Analyst Upgrades Shake Shack And Dutch Bros

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $32 to $34.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on BJ's Restaurants, Raises Price Target to $34

BJ&#8217;s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) has announced a new cooperation agreement with Act III Holdings and affiliates of Ronald M. Shaich,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42776916/bjs-restaurants-inc-announces-cooperation-agreement-with-act-iii-holdings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> a prominent restaurant industry figure.</a>
Act III, led by Shaich, who is also the founder of Panera Bread and Chair of Cava Group, will work closely with BJ&#8217;s leadership team to drive the company&#8217;s growth and strategic vision.
Lea Anne S. Ottinger, Chair of BJ&#8217;s Board of Directors, expressed confidence in the partnership, praising Act III&#8217;s industry expertise and Shaich&#8217;s leadership.
She emphasized that the collaboration will support BJ&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40611313" rel="noreferrer noopener">Interim CEO Brad Richmond</a> and President Lyle Tick as they implement the company&#8217;s vision for growth. Ottinger is optimistic that this partnership will help BJ&#8217;s execute its strategic plan effectively.
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BJ&#8217;s Restaurants&#8217; total revenues for fiscal third quarter 2024 increased 2.2% to $325.7 million, with comparable restaurant sales up 1.7% and restaurant operating weeks rising 0.2%.
Shaich highlighted the financial expertise of Richmond and Tick&#8217;s clear strategy for unlocking BJ&#8217;s potential.
Shaich reiterated his commitment to helping BJ&#8217;s exceed its goals and looks forward to working together to enhance the brand&#8217;s value.
As part of the agreement, Act III has agreed to a standstill, voting commitment, and other customary provisions.
The partnership signals a new chapter of growth and opportunity for BJ&#8217;s Restaurants.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>31.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FLWS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>118</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$888.0K</td>
<td>30.1K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>REAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$134.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$106.4K</td>
<td>364</td>
<td>669</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$235.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>314</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BJRI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>243</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4900.00</td>
<td>$52.4K</td>
<td>621</td>
<td>178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.6K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 6941 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31301 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FLWS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLWS#NASDAQ">FLWS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 81 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 878 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $45.0 per contract. There were 118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14197 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 172 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 6210 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $888.0K, with a price of $143.0 per contract. There were 30187 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8221 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding REAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAL#NASDAQ">REAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 137 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1495 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.5K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 1133 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5181 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 200 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 669 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.4K, with a price of $159.0 per contract. There were 364 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 669 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 746 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $235.0K, with a price of $940.0 per contract. There were 1685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 314 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BJRI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 954 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 79 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.1K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 6483 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 243 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 18 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $4900.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.4K, with a price of $17469.0 per contract. There were 621 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 81 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 41 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $795.0 per contract. There were 9387 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 172 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $935.0 per contract. There were 1624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41684534/charter-communications-beats-q3-estimates-on-strong-mobile-growth-expanding-margins">third-quarter EPS and revenues.</a>
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<li>ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASPI#NASDAQ">ASPI</a>) fell 8.4% to $6.40 in pre-market trading after the company announced a proposed public offering.</li>
<li>BJ&#8217;s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJRI#NASDAQ">BJRI</a>) fell 6.3% to $34.75 in today's pre-market trading after the company announced worse-than-expected third-quarter EPS results.</li>
<li>nVent Electric plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVT#NYSE">NVT</a>) shares fell 6.1% to $70.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported third-quarter results.</li>
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