BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Stock Price, News & Analysis

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) has unveiled its top toy selection for the 2024 holiday season, offering unbeatable value on popular brands like LEGO®, Barbie, Disney, Hot Wheels, and Bluey. The expanded toy assortment, which includes over 90% new items, will be available to members in-club and online at BJs.com starting in October, with free shipping on select toys.

Chief Merchandising Officer Rachael Vegas emphasized that this is BJ's best toy assortment ever, providing significant savings on the year's hottest toys. The selection includes exclusive items like the Bluey Family Celebration Home and Backyard Fun ($49.99) and the Nano Crafts Deluxe Nano Design Studio Kit ($29.99). BJ's continues to offer a wide range of household essentials, seasonal decor, and electronics, along with convenient shopping options such as curbside pickup, same-day delivery, and ExpressPay for in-club purchases.

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) announced the grand opening of its 245th club in Palm Coast, Florida, on September 20, 2024. This marks BJ's 38th location in Florida, offering members up to 25% savings on everyday essentials. The new club features BJ's Gas, fresh foods, household items, and a treasure-hunt experience with seasonal products. BJ's is partnering with Feeding Northeast Florida to donate unsold goods weekly, supporting local families in need. Members can enjoy various shopping options, including in-club shopping, curbside pickup, and same-day delivery. A -time founding member offer is available until September 19, 2024, with membership options starting at $25 for a 1-year Club Card Membership.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (NYSE: BJ) reported strong Q2 fiscal 2024 results, with comparable club sales up 3.1% year-over-year and digitally enabled sales growing 22.0%. The company saw membership fee income increase by 9.1% to $113.1 million. Earnings per diluted share reached $1.08, with adjusted EPS at $1.09. Total revenues grew 4.9% to $5.2 billion, while net income increased 10.4% to $145.0 million. BJ's maintains its fiscal 2024 outlook, expecting comparable club sales growth of 1-2% excluding gasoline, with adjusted EPS projected between $3.75 and $4.00.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) has announced the date for its second quarter fiscal 2024 earnings conference call. The company, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, will release its financial results prior to the market open on Thursday, August 22, 2024. A conference call to discuss the financial performance will be held on the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Investors and interested parties can access the live audio webcast of the call under the "Events & Presentations" section of BJ's investor relations website. The webcast replay will be available for one year. For those who prefer to dial in, the call can be accessed at (833) 470-1428 within the U.S. or +1 (929) 526-1599 outside the U.S., using the conference ID 760119.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) has launched the 'Give 40 for 40' program, which will distribute $1 million in grants to local charities. The initiative empowers BJ's 34,000 team members to nominate charities focused on hunger relief, education, and health and wellness. Each selected charity may receive up to $50,000. This program is part of BJ's ongoing commitment to community support and making a positive impact in the areas where its employees live and work. The grants will be awarded by BJ's Charitable Foundation, which has already contributed over $37 million to nonprofit organizations and schools. CEO Bob Eddy emphasized the company's dedication to helping families and communities, reinforcing BJ’s legacy of community involvement. Organizations chosen for the grants will be notified later this year.

BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) announced the opening of two new locations in Hanover Township, NJ, and Southern Pines, NC, set for early 2025. This expansion will mark BJ’s 25th club in New Jersey and 10th in North Carolina.

The company aims to provide families with significant savings, offering up to 25% off grocery store prices. Additionally, BJ’s plans to continue expanding with eight new clubs opening across the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast, including its 21st state, Kentucky.

Each new club will create approximately 150 jobs. The retailer also emphasizes supporting local communities through its BJ’s Charitable Foundation and partnership with Feeding America. BJ’s offers various shopping options, including in-club, curbside pickup, same-day delivery, and standard delivery through BJs.com.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings announced the appointment of Dave Burwick to its board of directors. Burwick, a veteran in consumer goods, brings over 30 years of strategic leadership in the beverage industry. He will join the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Burwick's previous roles include CEO at Boston Beer Company and Peet's Coffee & Tea, and various senior positions at PepsiCo. He also serves on other notable boards and holds degrees from Middlebury College and Harvard Business School. This move aims to leverage his expertise to advance BJ's long-term strategy and maximize shareholder value.

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) has expanded its same-day delivery service to include outdoor furniture, grills, televisions, and other big-ticket items. Through a partnership with Roadie, a UPS company, members in participating ZIP codes can order these products for delivery within hours. The service aims to provide convenience and competitive pricing, especially for summer essentials like patio sets and grills. BJ's also offers multiple shopping options, including online shopping, mobile app orders, in-club pickup, curbside pickup, and digital coupons, enhancing value for its members.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings announced its first quarter fiscal 2024 results, highlighting a 4.1% increase in total revenues to $4.92 billion and a 4.0% rise in net sales to $4.81 billion. Comparable club sales grew by 1.6%, with digitally enabled sales surging 21.0%. Membership fee income rose by 8.6% to $111.4 million, despite a 13.9% drop in operating income to $160.8 million. Net income fell 4.4% to $111.0 million, and EPS decreased by 2.4% to $0.83. The company opened a new club and gas station and repurchased 405,110 shares for $30.2 million. The outlook for fiscal 2024 remains unchanged.