BJ’s Wholesale Club reports strong Q2 2026 earnings and expansion

BJ’s Wholesale Club Q2 2026 earnings warehouse club expansion membership growth retail sales

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, beating Wall Street expectations with revenue of approximately $6.1 billion to $6.2 billion. Adjusted earnings per share rose 19.3% year-over-year to $1.36. The company’s membership base reached a record 8.5 million, contributing to a 9.9% increase in membership fee income.

Growth was supported by an 11.9% increase in total comparable club sales, though merchandise-only comparable sales grew by 3.1% when excluding gasoline. The retailer has reported 18 consecutive quarters of traffic growth. Following these results, the company raised its full-year adjusted earnings-per-share outlook to a range of $4.60 to $4.80.

As part of an accelerated growth strategy to open 25 to 30 new clubs every two years, BJ’s is expanding its footprint in Texas, with a new 106,000-square-foot location planned for Tyler. Other upcoming expansions include locations in Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida.

In institutional activity, X Square Capital LLC acquired a new stake of 19,492 shares in the second quarter, valued at approximately $1.7 million. Institutional investors currently own 98.6% of the company’s stock.

Entities

BJ’s Wholesale Club · BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. · Bill Werner · SEC · Tyler, Texas · X Square Capital LLC

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] A new 106,000-square-foot store is planned for Tyler, Texas, at 8667 S. Broadway Ave. realtynewsreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Tyler location is expected to create 100 to 150 jobs. realtynewsreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Membership fee income increased 9.9% to $135.6 million. www.financial-news.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings-per-share guidance to a range of $4.60 to $4.80. www.marketbeat.com · www.financial-news.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The company plans to open between 25 and 30 new clubs every two years. realtynewsreport.com · www.financial-news.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Net sales increased 15.9% year-on-year to $6.09 billion. www.financial-news.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The company's membership base reached a record 8.5 million. www.financial-news.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 19.3% to $1.36. www.financial-news.co.uk

Sources

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) Q2 2026 Deep Dive: Revenue Up 16% - Alphastreet [news.alphastreet.com]

4 days ago

X Square Capital LLC Invests $1. 70 Million in BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. $BJ [www.marketbeat.com]

2 days ago

BJ’s Wholesale Expands to East Texas [realtynewsreport.com]

4 days ago

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance [www.marketbeat.com]

4 days ago

BJ's Wholesale beats forecasts, raises outlook after 15. 9% sales rise [www.financial-news.co.uk]

4 days ago