{"id":32617,"date":"2026-03-15T19:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T19:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/32617\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T19:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T19:54:13","slug":"ubs-cuts-bjs-wholesale-club-holdings-inc-bj-target-to-117-after-q4-earnings-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/32617\/","title":{"rendered":"UBS Cuts BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (BJ) Target to $117 After Q4 Earnings Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Top Performing Consumer Staples Stocks in February<\/a>. BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) is among the best performing stocks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TheFly reported on March 6 that UBS reduced its price target for BJ to $117 from $120 while reaffirming a Buy rating on the stock. After examining the company\u2019s fourth-quarter earnings performance, the firm updated its financial model, which led to this change.<\/p>\n

BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) announced its financial results for the entire fiscal year 2025 and the fourth quarter on March 5. The company reportedly saw a 1.6% increase in comparable club sales and a 2.6% increase in comparable sales excluding gasoline during the fourth quarter. Strong membership acquisition, enhanced retention, and increased use of premium membership levels contributed to the 10.9% year-over-year increase in membership fee income to $129.8 million.<\/p>\n

\"UBS UBS Cuts BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (BJ) Target to $117 After Q4 Earnings Review <\/p>\n

The corporation also reported that it maintained a 90% renewal rate among long tenured members during the fiscal year. Digital sales channels also showed strong momentum, with digitally enabled comparable sales growing 31%, representing a two-year stacked increase of 57%. BJ\u2019s reported earnings of $0.96 per diluted share for the quarter, and continued expanding its physical footprint by opening seven new clubs and seven gas stations.<\/p>\n

For the full year, the business reported that its net income reached $578.4 million, up from $534.4 million in the prior year, while adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.16 billion. BJ also repurchased shares under its buyback program and issued fiscal 2026 guidance projecting moderate comparable sales growth and continued investment in expansion.<\/p>\n

BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) operates membership-based warehouse clubs in the U.S., offering bulk groceries, household goods, electronics, and private-label products. The company focuses on value, convenience, and exclusive member savings across its retail locations and e-commerce platform.<\/p>\n

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