BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. $BJ Position Boosted by International Assets Investment Management LLC

International Assets Investment Management LLC lifted its position in BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) by 3,050.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 150,000 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 145,239 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC’s holdings in BJ’s Wholesale Club were worth $13,800,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Essential Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club by 81.2% in the first quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 290 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 130 shares during the period. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new position in BJ’s Wholesale Club during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in BJ’s Wholesale Club in the second quarter worth about $35,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in BJ’s Wholesale Club in the second quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc raised its position in BJ’s Wholesale Club by 63.1% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 796 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,000 after acquiring an additional 308 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.60% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting BJ’s Wholesale Club

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

• Positive Sentiment: Texas expansion continues: BJ’s will open its fifth Texas club in Mesquite on November 6. The new location broadens the company’s footprint and provides another avenue for membership, sales and market-share growth. BJ’s Wholesale Club in Mesquite, Texas, Set to Open November 6
• Positive Sentiment: Membership promotion could support customer growth: A heavily discounted annual membership, reportedly available for $10, may help BJ’s attract new members during the holiday and Black Friday shopping period. Increased membership penetration can support recurring fee revenue and store traffic, though the discount may reduce near-term membership revenue per new customer. BJ’s Membership Black Friday Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings catalyst: BJ’s announced that it will hold its fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on a later scheduled date. The announcement contained no new financial results, so investors are likely awaiting the report for updates on comparable sales, membership trends, margins and full-year guidance. BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call Date
• Negative Sentiment: Potential development opposition in Branford: Residents raised concerns about a proposed BJ’s development in Branford, Connecticut. Opposition could create permitting delays, added costs or uncertainty for that individual project, although it does not appear to affect the company’s broader expansion plans. Branford Officials Hear From Residents on Proposed BJ’s Development

BJ’s Wholesale Club Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of BJ opened at $107.20 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $96.49 and its 200 day moving average price is $94.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.46, a P/E/G ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 0.17. BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. has a 1-year low of $83.21 and a 1-year high of $108.09. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18.

BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 21st. The company reported $1.36 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.19. BJ’s Wholesale Club had a net margin of 2.62% and a return on equity of 27.40%. The company had revenue of $6.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.97 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.14 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 15.7% on a year-over-year basis. BJ’s Wholesale Club has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.600-4.800 EPS. Analysts expect that BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. will post 4.69 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Joseph Mcgrail sold 1,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $96.65, for a total value of $144,975.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 13,269 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,282,448.85. This represents a 10.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP William Werner sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.00, for a total transaction of $285,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 50,160 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,765,200. This represents a 5.64% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 218,436 shares of company stock valued at $22,238,536. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently weighed in on BJ. DA Davidson set a $108.00 price objective on shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club in a report on Monday, August 24th. TD Cowen assumed coverage on shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club in a research note on Friday. They set a “strong-buy” rating for the company. Roth Capital reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $97.00 target price on shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $106.06.

About BJ’s Wholesale Club

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc operates membership-based warehouse clubs in the United States. The company sells a wide selection of groceries, fresh foods, household essentials, electronics, furniture, appliances, apparel, health and beauty products, and other general merchandise. Its business model is built around offering products in bulk and at discounted prices to members.

BJ’s also operates gas stations at many of its warehouse clubs and provides services such as optical centers, tire centers, home improvement services, and online grocery fulfillment in select locations.