As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the sit-down dining industry, including BJ's (NASDAQ:BJRI) and its peers.

Sit-down restaurants offer a complete dining experience with table service. These establishments span various cuisines and are renowned for their warm hospitality and welcoming ambiance, making them perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or simply unwinding. Their extensive menus range from appetizers to indulgent desserts and wines and cocktails. This space is extremely fragmented and competition includes everything from publicly-traded companies owning multiple chains to single-location mom-and-pop restaurants.

The 13 sit-down dining stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 0.9% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 2.4% below.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 11.9% since the latest earnings results.

BJ's (NASDAQ:BJRI)

Founded in 1978 in California, BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) is a chain of restaurants whose menu features classic American dishes, often with a twist.

BJ's reported revenues of $344.3 million, up 6.4% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 2.3%. Overall, it was a stunning quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ same-store sales estimates.

“Our fourth quarter results reflect significant progress in our efforts to drive sales and improve margins,” commented Brad Richmond, Interim Chief Executive Officer.

The stock is up 1.6% since reporting and currently trades at $36.28.

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Best Q4: Brinker International (NYSE:EAT)

Founded by Norman Brinker in Dallas, Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) is a casual restaurant chain that operates the Chili’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and It’s Just Wings banners.

Brinker International reported revenues of $1.36 billion, up 26.5% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 9.6%. The business had an incredible quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

Brinker International delivered the biggest analyst estimates beat and highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. Although it had a fine quarter compared its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 2.5% since reporting. It currently trades at $150.84.