BJ stock forecast, quote, news & analysis
BJ’s Wholesale Club, founded in 1984, operates a membership-based warehouse club model primarily along the US East Coast, with roughly 260 clubs and a growing domestic presence across 21 states... Show more
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) Stock Analysis: Membership Income and Club Expansion Anchor the Setup
Key Takeaways
- BJ's Wholesale Club closed at $93.41 on August 14, 2026, up 3.5% from the July 15, 2026 close of $90.24 over the 30-day window.
- Over the broader three-month period, the stock declined about 3.1% from $96.36 on May 15, 2026, reflecting a volatile quarter and a partial recovery.
- The investment case remains centered on membership economics: roughly 260 clubs, a renewal rate near 90%, and higher-tier membership penetration around 42%.
- The next major catalyst is the company's quarterly report scheduled for August 21, 2026, with consensus estimates at $1.16 in EPS and about $5.89 billion in revenue.
- Analyst sentiment is broadly constructive, with a consensus Buy rating and an average 12-month price target near $102.60, roughly 9.8% above the latest close.
Current Market Snapshot
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings shares closed at $93.41 on August 14, 2026, giving the company a market capitalization of approximately $11.9 billion. The stock trades at roughly 21.5 times trailing earnings and sits within a 52-week range of $83.21 to $107.62. After climbing from the mid-$80s in June to a closing high of $99.99 on July 29, the stock pulled back in early August before stabilizing in the low-$90s. The 30-day move of +3.5% reflects measured trading rather than an outsized swing, while the three-month return of about -3.1% highlights the choppy path shares have taken despite generally defensive consumer-staples positioning.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) Business Overview and Competitive Position
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. operates membership-based warehouse clubs concentrated in the eastern half of the United States, with roughly 260 locations across 21 states. The company offers groceries, fresh food, general merchandise, gasoline, and ancillary services through its clubs, the BJs.com website, and its mobile app. Groceries and consumables are the largest part of the mix, supported by private-label brands such as Wellsley Farms and Berkley Jensen. The business model leans on recurring membership fee income, a renewal rate near 90%, and rising higher-tier membership penetration. BJ's competes with larger warehouse retailers including Costco Wholesale (COST) and Walmart's Sam's Club (WMT), while differentiating itself through smaller pack sizes, a grocery-focused assortment, and a dense East Coast footprint.
Recent Developments Driving BJ
BJ's most recent quarterly report, released on May 22, 2026, showed earnings of $1.10 per share, above the consensus estimate of $1.04, with revenue of $5.66 billion up 9.9% year over year. Management cited membership gains, strength in gasoline, digital engagement, and better-than-expected performance in Texas while maintaining full-year comparable-sales and EPS guidance. Those results helped support the stock's mid-summer advance.
Analyst activity has also been a factor. Gordon Haskett upgraded the stock to Buy with a $115 target in late July, while TD Cowen and Citi maintained Buy ratings in August. Deutsche Bank maintained a Hold rating and raised its target from $93 to $94. Meanwhile, disclosed insider selling occurred near the July peak: CEO Robert W. Eddy sold 73,016 shares at an average price of $100.02 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Expansion announcements for new clubs in Kentucky, Florida, and Indiana, along with a partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, have kept the growth narrative in focus as investors look toward the August 21 earnings report.
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2026 Outlook and What Investors Should Watch
Investors are likely to focus on BJ's August 21, 2026 earnings report, where comparable sales, membership fee growth, renewal rates, and higher-tier membership adoption will be closely watched alongside gasoline margins, digital engagement, and cost management. Expansion execution in newer markets such as Texas, Kentucky, Florida, and Indiana will also matter for the longer-term growth story. On the macro side, consumer spending trends, grocery inflation, and competitive pressure from Costco (COST) and Walmart (WMT) remain key swing factors. The consensus analyst target near $102.60 offers a constructive reference point, but individual targets range from $79 to $120, reflecting genuine disagreement about valuation and growth durability. As always, these factors are informational and do not constitute investment advice.
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BJ's Stochastic Oscillator sits in overbought zone for 1 day
Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for BJ moved out of overbought territory on July 30, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 30 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 30 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BJ turned negative on August 10, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BJ declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
BJ broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 29, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 24, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on BJ as a result. In of 93 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
BJ moved above its 50-day moving average on August 21, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BJ advanced for three days, in of 309 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 232 cases where BJ Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 63, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. BJ’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.482) is normal, around the industry mean (7.214). P/E Ratio (20.652) is within average values for comparable stocks, (37.650). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.218) is also within normal values, averaging (2.813). BJ has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.014). BJ's P/S Ratio (0.538) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.066).
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