X Square Capital LLC Invests $1.70 Million in BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. $BJ

X Square Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 19,492 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,700,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Focus Partners Wealth grew its position in BJ’s Wholesale Club by 6.2% during the 4th quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 517,731 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,256,000 after purchasing an additional 30,095 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. raised its holdings in shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club by 19.6% in the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 396,598 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,033,000 after buying an additional 64,942 shares during the last quarter. Reinhart Partners LLC. raised its holdings in shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club by 30.7% in the fourth quarter. Reinhart Partners LLC. now owns 54,452 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,902,000 after buying an additional 12,784 shares during the last quarter. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new stake in shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club during the fourth quarter worth $6,780,000. Finally, Entropy Technologies LP acquired a new stake in shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club during the first quarter worth $1,135,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.60% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at BJ’s Wholesale Club

In other BJ’s Wholesale Club news, EVP Scott Schmadeke sold 16,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.17, for a total value of $1,520,805.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 20,471 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,886,812.07. This represents a 44.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Robert W. Eddy sold 73,016 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.02, for a total transaction of $7,303,060.32. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 282,330 shares in the company, valued at $28,238,646.60. The trade was a 20.55% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Price Performance

Shares of BJ opened at $96.61 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $91.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $93.77. The company has a market capitalization of $12.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.14, a P/E/G ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 0.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.18 and a current ratio of 0.73. BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $83.21 and a fifty-two week high of $105.78.

BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 21st. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $6.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.97 billion. BJ’s Wholesale Club had a return on equity of 26.67% and a net margin of 2.62%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.14 EPS. BJ’s Wholesale Club has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.600-4.800 EPS. Research analysts predict that BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. will post 4.68 earnings per share for the current year.

BJ’s Wholesale Club News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting BJ’s Wholesale Club this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results beat estimates. BJ reported adjusted earnings of $1.36 per share versus the $1.17 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $6.23 billion compared with expectations of $5.97 billion. Earnings rose from $1.14 per share a year earlier, and revenue increased approximately 15.7% year over year. BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2026 earnings guidance. BJ now expects earnings per share of $4.60 to $4.80, above the prior consensus estimate of approximately $4.59. The improved outlook reinforces investor confidence in the company’s earnings momentum. BJ’s Wholesale Club tops Q2 expectations, raises earnings outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Value positioning is attracting shoppers. CEO Bob Eddy cited BJ’s value proposition at its gas stations and clubs as a major driver of results. Strong comparable sales, membership-fee income and membership momentum indicate that BJ is benefiting from demand among budget-conscious consumers. BJ’s CEO discusses value at the pump
• Neutral Sentiment: BJ continues expanding its store footprint, including a proposed Tyler, Texas location expected to create up to 150 jobs and plans advancing in New Hartford, New York. These projects could support longer-term growth but are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. BJ’s Wholesale Club Tyler location
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Commercial Officer Paul Cichocki’s retirement introduces a management-transition consideration, although the announcement did not indicate an immediate operational disruption. BJ’s Wholesale Club financial results and CCO retirement

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently issued reports on BJ. Bank of America started coverage on BJ’s Wholesale Club in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $110.00 target price on the stock. Citigroup dropped their price target on BJ’s Wholesale Club from $118.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on BJ’s Wholesale Club from $90.00 to $98.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. DA Davidson set a $105.00 target price on BJ’s Wholesale Club in a report on Tuesday. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $105.33.

About BJ’s Wholesale Club

BJ’s Wholesale Club, headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, is a membership-based warehouse retailer offering a wide range of products and services primarily to small businesses and individual consumers. The company operates large-format clubs that provide value-priced groceries, health and beauty products, electronics, home goods, furniture, seasonal items and automotive supplies. In addition to its in-club offerings, BJ’s features fuel stations at many locations and operates an e-commerce platform for online ordering and home delivery.

Founded in 1984 as a division of Zayre Corp., BJ’s Wholesale Club quickly expanded throughout the Northeastern United States.