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BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc(BJ)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 21 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$111.26
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BJ

11/05/2026: BJ (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc is a prominent US-based warehouse club operator that provides members with discounted groceries, general merchandise, and fuel. The company's business is anchored by a high-retention membership model, which offers consistent, recurring revenue. Growth is primarily driven by geographic store expansion and digital platform enhancements. However, the company faces significant execution and competitive risks from much larger incumbents like Costco and Walmart. While it does not pay a dividend, its defensive nature and focus on value-conscious shoppers may suit long-term investors monitoring the company's ability to successfully scale its regional footprint and maintain market relevance against national retail giants.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth through store expansion but lacks the aggressive scaling potential of tech-focused growth stocks.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may favor the stock during periods of steady, positive price trends and retail sector strength.
Value investorStrong fitBJ is often viewed as a solid, defensive value play due to its recurring membership fee business model.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company currently does not pay a dividend, making it less suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the business model is defensive, it remains exposed to retail competition and broader consumer discretionary spending risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can experience price swings based on quarterly earnings results and broader retail market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors should monitor earnings multiples to ensure the price reflects the underlying growth projections.
Competition risk (Warehouse retail)HighThe sector is dominated by massive incumbents like Costco and Walmart which command significant pricing power.
Business qualityStrongThe subscription-based membership model creates a high-quality, recurring revenue stream.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors seeking immediate cash flow from dividends will not find this an appropriate vehicle.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful growth depends heavily on the company's ability to identify and open profitable new locations.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 33.13%
Avg. Invested days 45
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BJ receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BJ has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, moderate earnings growth (+8.2%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.5%), moderate revenue growth (+4.7%), soft profitability (net margin 2.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BJ's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (1.5% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BJ's strongest growth driver at +8.2% FY2026 versus FY2025 (moderate, 3 stars). Revenue growth (+4.7%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (+5.8%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 111.0% and approximately 99.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.62%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.87%
FMR Inc 7.76%
Victory Capital Management Inc. 7.50%
Franklin Templeton Inc 6.61%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BJ generates approximately $186 of gross profit, $39 of operating income, and $15 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and moderate capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.29%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BJ has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 14.01B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.27
1Y Target Price 106.05
Price to earnings Ratio 24.27
1Y Target Price 106.05
Volume (30-day avg) 2.1M shares
Beta 0.14
52 Weeks Range 83.21 - 113.35
Updated Date 11/04/2026
52 Weeks Range 83.21 - 113.35
Updated Date 11/04/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.57

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Membership ServicesAnnual fees paid by members.This is a reliable, high-margin revenue stream that encourages customer loyalty.
Merchandise & Fuel SalesRetail sales of goods and gasoline.This is the core volume driver that keeps clubs busy, though it operates on thinner profit margins.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.27
Forward PE 21.79
Enterprise Value 16.57B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61
Enterprise Value 16.57B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.73
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.31
Shares Outstanding 126.31M
Shares Floating 125.64M
Shares Outstanding 126.31M
Shares Floating 125.64M
Percent Insiders 0.62
Percent Institutions 110.97

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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