Christopher Peterson Buys Shares of BJ's Wholesale Club
Christopher Peterson purchased 2,288 shares of BJ's Wholesale Club on June 18, 2026.
Key Points
- Christopher Peterson bought 2,288 shares of BJ's Wholesale Club on June 18, 2026, as reported by insider filings.
- Shares of BJ's Wholesale Club traded near $83.82 on Tuesday with a market cap of $10.7 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.3.
- BlackRock and Franklin Resources increased their stakes in BJ's, while Victory Capital Management reduced its holdings.
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Christopher Peterson bought 2,288 shares of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) on June 18, 2026. The insider purchase was not part of a pre-planned trading program. This transaction adds to the recent insider activity at the company.
Insider Buying and Selling at BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
On the same day, other insiders, including Darryl Brown, Robert Allan Steele, Maile Naylor, David Burwick, and Michelle Gloeckler, each purchased 2,288 shares. None of these transactions were planned, indicating a concerted insider buying effort.
Other Institutional Activity in BJ's Wholesale Club
In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 135,962 shares, bringing its total to 12,412,754 shares worth approximately $1.22 billion, a 1.1% increase. Franklin Resources, Inc. also boosted its position by 605,769 shares, now holding 7,120,411 shares valued at about $700.8 million, marking a 9.3% increase. Meanwhile, Victory Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake by 1,676,107 shares, a 13.0% decrease, leaving it with 11,254,181 shares worth $1.11 billion. Notably, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions with 6,090,683 and 5,892,622 shares, respectively.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. Stock Down 7.5%
Shares of BJ's Wholesale Club traded near $83.82 on Tuesday. The company, which operates membership warehouse clubs primarily in the eastern United States, has a market cap of $10.7 billion. It trades with a P/E ratio of 19.3 and a forward P/E of 17.2, reflecting its valuation relative to earnings. The stock's 52-week range is between $83.23 and $115.43. BJ's has a 50-day moving average of $91.75 and a 200-day moving average of $93.79. The company's beta of 0.228 indicates relatively low volatility compared to the market.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 26, 2026, Citigroup maintained its 'buy' rating with a price target of $100. JP Morgan, on the same date, maintained a 'hold' rating with a target of $98. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy', with an average target price of $101.10 based on 20 analyst opinions.
About BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. operates membership-based warehouse clubs, offering groceries, fresh food, general merchandise, and gasoline. The company is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts and is led by CEO Robert W. Eddy. Founded in 1984, BJ's employs around 35,000 people and trades on the NYSE under the ticker BJ.
Bottom Line
Christopher Peterson's recent purchase of BJ's Wholesale Club shares adds to a series of insider buys, suggesting confidence in the company's future. While insider transactions can provide insights, they are just one piece of the puzzle. It's important to consider the broader context, including institutional activity and analyst perspectives, when evaluating investment opportunities.
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