Victory Capital discloses 6.42% BJ's Wholesale (BJ) stake in amended 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Victory Capital Management, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 8,399,786 shares of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. common stock, representing 6.42% of the class as of the stated event date.

Victory Capital reports sole voting power over 8,391,205 shares and sole dispositive power over 8,399,786 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. It certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

05550J101

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 05550J101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Victory Capital Management, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 8,391,205.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,399,786.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

8,399,786.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.42 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2401 Utah Avenue South Seattle, Wa 98134
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Victory Capital Management, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 15935 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256
(c)	Citizenship: New York
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 05550J101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 8,399,786
(b)	Percent of class: 6.42 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 8,391,205
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8,399,786
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to Victory Capital Management, Inc. is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Victory Capital Management, Inc.

Signature:	Sean Fox
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/10/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake in BJ (BJ's Wholesale Club) does Victory Capital report?

Victory Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 8,399,786 shares of BJ's Wholesale Club common stock, representing 6.42% of the outstanding class. The firm also reports sole voting power over 8,391,205 shares and sole dispositive power over all 8,399,786 shares.

Is Victory Capital seeking to influence control of BJ (BJ's Wholesale Club)?

Victory Capital certifies the BJ shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control. It further states the holdings are not connected with any transaction intended to affect control, other than activities tied to a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.

What type of filing did Victory Capital make for its BJ holdings?

Victory Capital filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G/A for BJ's Wholesale Club. This short-form filing is typically used by certain institutional investors to report passive ownership stakes exceeding 5% when securities are held for investment rather than control purposes.

How much voting power does Victory Capital have over its BJ shares?

Victory Capital reports sole power to vote or direct the vote for 8,391,205 BJ shares and no shared voting power. It also reports sole power to dispose of or direct the disposition of 8,399,786 shares, indicating exclusive authority over these positions under the filing.

Why did Victory Capital file an amended Schedule 13G for BJ?

The document is labeled Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G for BJ's Wholesale Club, reflecting an updated disclosure of Victory Capital’s beneficial ownership. Amendments are typically filed when ownership levels or other reportable details change from a prior Schedule 13G submission.