Goldman Sachs
May 24, 2026
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings First Take 1Q26 Earnings
Single Stock ReportEquitiesConsumer Staples
BJ's Wholesale Club reported 1Q26 earnings that beat consensus expectations on the bottom line (EPS $1.10) despite a slight miss in same-store sales (+1.5%). The company reiterated its FY26 guidance, and the stock traded up in the pre-market.
Key Takeaways
- 1.BJ reported a 1Q26 same-store sales (SSS) miss of +1.5% versus the consensus of +1.8%, though earnings per share and EBIT exceeded expectations.
- 2.Membership Fee Income (MFI) saw strong year-over-year growth of 9.9%, indicating a healthy membership base.
- 3.Management reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance for both same-store sales and adjusted earnings per share.
Table of Contents
- Analysis
- Implications
- Valuation & Risks
- Disclosure Appendix
- GS Factor Profile
- M&A Rank
- Quantum
- Disclosures
- Price target and rating history chart(s)
- Target price history table(s)
- Regulatory disclosures
- Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
- Global product; distributing entities
- General disclosures
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Authors
Kate McShane, CFAEmily GhoshMark Jordan, CFANishi AgarwalGrace Chee
Securities
BJ
Themes
Consumer Spending ResilienceOperational Efficiency
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
