BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) Stock Acquired Rep. April McClain Delaney

Key Points

• Rep. April McClain Delaney purchased shares of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. for between $1,001 and $15,000, as disclosed in a filing made on September 2nd.
• BJ's Wholesale Club recently reported $1.14 earnings per share, exceeding expectations, while revenue for the quarter was $5.38 billion but fell short of the anticipated $5.49 billion.
• Institutional investors are actively trading BJ's stock, with hedge funds owning 98.60% of the shares, indicating strong institutional interest in the company.

Representative April McClain Delaney (D-Maryland) recently bought shares of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. NYSE: BJ. In a filing disclosed on September 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in BJ's Wholesale Club stock on August 25th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Markel Group NYSE: MKL on 8/21/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Dayforce NYSE: DAY on 8/19/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Viking NYSE: VIK on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Core & Main NYSE: CNM on 8/11/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle NYSE: JLL on 8/7/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Markel Group NYSE: MKL on 8/7/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of IDEXX Laboratories NASDAQ: IDXX on 8/7/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Clean Harbors NYSE: CLH on 8/7/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Morningstar NASDAQ: MORN on 8/2/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Bio-Techne NASDAQ: TECH on 8/1/2025.

BJ's Wholesale Club Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE BJ traded up $0.31 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $97.06. 1,888,776 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,753,683. The company has a quick ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $104.25 and its 200-day simple moving average is $109.40. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $76.33 and a one year high of $121.10. The company has a market cap of $12.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.26, a P/E/G ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 0.40.

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 22nd. The company reported $1.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.10 by $0.04. BJ's Wholesale Club had a net margin of 2.77% and a return on equity of 30.40%. The firm had revenue of $5.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.49 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.09 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. BJ's Wholesale Club has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.200-4.35 EPS. On average, analysts predict that BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. will post 3.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company restated an "overweight" rating and issued a $127.00 target price (up from $125.00) on shares of BJ's Wholesale Club in a research note on Friday, May 23rd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of BJ's Wholesale Club from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 16th. Robert W. Baird raised their target price on shares of BJ's Wholesale Club from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, May 23rd. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of BJ's Wholesale Club from $125.00 to $115.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 25th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of BJ's Wholesale Club from $113.00 to $110.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 25th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, BJ's Wholesale Club presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $113.18.

Insider Buying and Selling at BJ's Wholesale Club

In related news, CEO Robert W. Eddy sold 17,900 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.08, for a total transaction of $1,916,732.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 368,333 shares of the company's stock, valued at $39,441,097.64. This trade represents a 4.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Paul Cichocki sold 58,436 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.08, for a total transaction of $6,432,634.88. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,127 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $12,563,100.16. This trade represents a 33.86% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last three months, insiders have sold 120,161 shares of company stock valued at $13,023,303. 1.40% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group purchased a new position in shares of BJ's Wholesale Club in the second quarter worth $26,000. REAP Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of BJ's Wholesale Club by 152.5% during the second quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC now owns 250 shares of the company's stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares during the last quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of BJ's Wholesale Club during the first quarter worth $33,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of BJ's Wholesale Club during the second quarter worth $35,000. Finally, HM Payson & Co. purchased a new position in shares of BJ's Wholesale Club during the first quarter worth $41,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.60% of the company's stock.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor's degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

About BJ's Wholesale Club

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc engages in the operation of membership warehouse clubs. Its product categories include grocery, household and pet, television and electronics, furniture, computer and tablets, patio and outdoor living, lawn and garden, baby and kids, toys, home, health and beauty, appliances, and jewelry.