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May 24, 2026

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings First Take 1Q26 Earnings

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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