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BJ's Wholesale stock target raised, retains Buy rating on Q1 earnings report

EditorNatashya Angelica
Published 25/05/2024, 01:34 am
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On Friday, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (NYSE:BJ) saw its stock price target increased to $95.00 from the previous $93.00 by a TD Cowen analyst. The firm maintained its Buy rating on the stock, following the company's first-quarter earnings report which surpassed Wall Street's expectations.

The wholesale retailer reported a $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) beat, with better-than-anticipated sales of $4.81 billion, marking a 4% year-over-year increase. This figure exceeded the consensus sales estimate of $4.77 billion.

The company achieved this performance despite reporting a gross margin and operating margin in line with expectations, at 16.1% and 3.3% respectively. The latter was slightly below the Street's projection of 3.5%.

BJ's Wholesale also reiterated its full-year 2024 guidance, anticipating comparable store sales growth of 1-2%, with a stronger performance expected in the second half of the year. The firm's strategy has been favorably noted, particularly its focus on general merchandise, owned brands, and fresh produce growth, which are seen as key drivers for the company's future performance.

The increase in the stock price target reflects the analyst's confidence in BJ's Wholesale's strategic initiatives and its ability to sustain growth. The company's emphasis on product categories that drive customer traffic and loyalty appears to be resonating with the analyst's positive outlook.

In summary, BJ's Wholesale's recent financial results and strategic direction have led to a raised price target from TD Cowen, signaling continued optimism about the retailer's market performance. The company's commitment to enhancing its merchandise mix and brand offerings remains a central component of its growth strategy.

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