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Eddy Robert W., President and CEO of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ), executed a series of stock transactions on April 7, 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The executive sold a total of 279,400 shares of common stock, generating approximately $32.05 million. The sale prices ranged between $111.45 and $116.91 per share. The stock has shown remarkable strength, delivering a 49.7% return over the past year and currently trades near its 52-week high of $120.43.
In addition to the sales, Robert W. Eddy exercised stock options to acquire 262,500 shares at a price of $17 per share, resulting in a transaction valued at $4.46 million. Following these transactions, Eddy's direct ownership stands at 422,033 shares. According to InvestingPro data, BJ's current market capitalization stands at $14.8 billion, with the stock trading at a P/E ratio of 27.9x.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, operates as a leading warehouse club operator on the East Coast of the United States. The company maintains a "GOOD" Financial Health score from InvestingPro, with analysts setting a consensus high target of $135 for the stock.
In other recent news, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. reported a 4.6% growth in core comparable sales for the fourth quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of 3.1%. This performance was bolstered by a 5% growth in the general merchandise segment, indicating effective product assortment strategies. UBS analyst Mark Carden responded by raising the price target for BJ's Wholesale to $130, maintaining a Buy rating, citing the company's strategic initiatives as a driver for future market share gains. Citi analyst Paul Lejeuz also adjusted his price target to $115, maintaining a Neutral rating, reflecting the company's positive traffic momentum and market-share gains.
Additionally, Citi upgraded BJ's Wholesale stock rating to Buy, with a new price target of $130, attributing the upgrade to the company's robust warehouse club model and expansion strategy. Meanwhile, TD Cowen maintained its Buy rating with a $135 price target, highlighting BJ's Fresh 2.0 initiative and potential market share capture from traditional grocers. Despite the positive outlook, some investors express caution over BJ's EPS growth, which trails behind peers like Costco (NASDAQ:COST) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT). These developments reflect the company's strategic positioning and ongoing efforts to enhance its market presence amid current economic conditions.
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