UBS Maintains Buy Rating for BJ's Wholesale Club, Lowers PT to $125

UBS Maintains Buy Rating for BJ's Wholesale Club, Lowers PT to $125

UBS Group has maintained its "buy" rating for BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) while lowering its price target to $125, according to a recent report. The financial services firm believes that the retailer's earnings growth and market position will continue to be robust, but has adjusted its price target to reflect recent market conditions [1].

The report highlights BJ's strong performance in the last quarter, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.20. Revenue for the quarter was $1.6 billion, a 6.5% increase year-over-year. UBS's updated price target suggests a potential upside of 11.94% from the current price, indicating the firm's confidence in BJ's future prospects [1].

BJ's Wholesale Club has been the subject of several analyst reports in recent months. Needham & Company raised their price target on BJ's shares from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report. Similarly, Raymond James Financial increased their target price from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a "strong-buy" rating [1].

The company's financial health is also reflected in its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 1.15, and a current ratio of 1.15. BJ's stock has a 52-week low of $105.00 and a 52-week high of $125.00, with a 50-day moving average price of $110.00 and a 200-day moving average price of $108.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.5 billion, a PE ratio of 26.75, and a beta of 1.15 [1].

In summary, UBS Group's updated rating and price target for BJ's Wholesale Club reflect the company's strong earnings performance and market position. While the price target has been adjusted, the firm's "buy" rating indicates continued confidence in BJ's growth prospects.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/ssc-technologies-nasdaqssnc-given-new-11000-price-target-at-ubs-group-2025-08-22/