BJ's Wholesale Club Beats Q4 EPS, Provides Positive FY26 Outlook, and Details $252M Share Repurchase

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BJ's Wholesale Club announced Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.96, beating estimates, alongside strong comparable sales and membership growth, and provided a positive fiscal 2026 outlook, complemented by a significant share repurchase program.

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• Exceeded Q4 EPS Estimates

  Reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.96, surpassing the IBES estimate of $0.93, indicating stronger-than-expected profitability.

• Strong Operational Performance

  Comparable club sales, excluding gasoline, increased by 2.6% year-over-year, membership fee income grew by 10.9% to $129.8 million, and digitally enabled comparable sales rose by 31%.

• Positive Fiscal 2026 Outlook

  Provided guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting comparable club sales (excluding gasoline) to increase by 2.0% to 3.0% and adjusted EPS to range from $4.40 to $4.60.

• Significant Share Repurchase Program

  Repurchased 2,599,000 shares of common stock totaling $252.4 million in fiscal year 2025, with $749.7 million remaining available under the existing program.

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BJ's Wholesale Club reported strong fourth-quarter results, surpassing analyst expectations for adjusted EPS and demonstrating robust operational performance with significant growth in membership and digital sales. This official 8-K filing provides comprehensive financial details and a positive outlook for fiscal year 2026, building on the preliminary news report from earlier today. The company's ongoing and substantial share repurchase program further signals confidence in its financial health and commitment to returning capital to shareholders, making this a very important update for investors.