BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

Previous wording

We report on the basis of a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, which ends on the Saturday closest to the last day of January. Accordingly, references herein to "fiscal year 2025" relate to the 52 weeks ending January 31, 2026, and references herein to "fiscal year 2024" relate to the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025. The first quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended on May 3, 2025, and the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 ended on May 4, 2024, and both included thirteen weeks.

Current wording

We report on the basis of a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, which ends on the Saturday closest to the last day of January. Accordingly, references herein to “fiscal year 2025” relate to the 52 weeks ending January 31, 2026, and references herein to “fiscal year 2024” relate to the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025. The second quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended on August 2, 2025, and the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 ended on August 3, 2024, and both included thirteen weeks.

Previous wording

Since pioneering the warehouse club model in New England in 1984, we have grown our footprint to 255 large-format, high volume warehouse clubs and 190 gas stations spanning 21 states as of the date of this filing. In our originating New England market, which has high population density and generates a disproportionate part of U.S. gross domestic product ("GDP"), we operate more than three times the number of clubs compared to the next largest warehouse club competitor. In addition to shopping in our clubs, members are able to shop when and how they want through our website, bjs.com, and our highly rated mobile app, which allows them to use our buy-online-pickup-in-club ("BOPIC") service, curbside delivery, same-day delivery or traditional ship-to-home service, as well as through the DoorDash and Instacart marketplaces. We also offer Same-Day Select, which offers BJ’s members the ability to pay a one-time fee for either unlimited or twelve same-day deliveries over a one-year period.

Current wording

Since pioneering the warehouse club model in New England in 1984, we have grown our footprint to 255 large-format, high volume warehouse clubs and 191 gas stations spanning 21 states as of the date of this filing. In our originating New England market, which has high population density and generates a disproportionate part of U.S. gross domestic product (“GDP”), we operate more than three times the number of clubs compared to the next largest warehouse club competitor. In addition to shopping in our clubs, members are able to shop when and how they want through our website, bjs.com, and our highly rated mobile app, which allows them to use our buy-online-pickup-in-club (“BOPIC”) service, curbside delivery, same-day delivery or traditional ship-to-home service, as well as through the DoorDash and Instacart marketplaces. We also offer Same-Day Select, which offers BJ’s members the ability to pay a one-time fee for unlimited same-day deliveries over a one-year period.

Previous wording

Our goal is to offer our members significant value and a meaningful return in savings on their annual membership fee. We have over 7.5 million members paying annual fees to gain access to savings on groceries, general merchandise, services, and gasoline. The annual membership fee for our Club Card membership is generally $60, and the annual membership fee for our Club+ membership, which offers additional value-enhancing features, is generally $120. Prior to January 1, 2025, the Club Card and Club+ membership fees were $55 and $110 per year, respectively. We believe that members can save over ten times their $60 Club Card membership fee versus what they would otherwise pay at traditional supermarket competitors when they spend $2,500 or more per year at BJ’s on manufacturer-branded groceries. In addition to providing significant savings on a representative basket of manufacturer-branded groceries, we accept all manufacturer coupons and also carry our own exclusive brands that enable members to save on price without compromising on quality. Our two private label brands, Wellsley Farms® and Berkley Jensen®, represented approximately 26% of our total net sales, excluding gasoline, for fiscal year 2024. Our customers recognize the relevance of our value proposition across economic environments, as demonstrated by over 25 consecutive years of membership fee income growth. Our membership fee income was $465.5 million for the trailing twelve-months ended May 3, 2025.

Current wording

Our goal is to offer our members significant value and a meaningful return in savings on their annual membership fee. We have approximately 8 million members paying annual fees to gain access to savings on groceries, general merchandise, services, and gasoline. The annual membership fee for our Club Card membership is generally $60, and the annual membership fee for our Club+ membership, which offers additional value-enhancing features, is generally $120. Prior to January 1, 2025, the Club Card and Club+ membership fees were $55 and $110 per year, respectively. We believe that members can save over ten times their $60 Club Card membership fee versus what they would otherwise pay at traditional supermarket competitors when they spend $2,500 or more per year at BJ’s on manufacturer-branded groceries. In addition to providing significant savings on a representative basket of manufacturer-branded groceries, we accept all manufacturer coupons and also carry our own exclusive brands that enable members to save on price without compromising on quality. Our two private label brands, Wellsley Farms® and Berkley Jensen®, represented approximately 26% of our total net sales, excluding gasoline, for fiscal year 2024. Our customers recognize the relevance of our value proposition across economic environments, as demonstrated by over 25 consecutive years of membership fee income growth. Our membership fee income was $475.7 million for the trailing twelve-months ended August 2, 2025.

Previous wording

The membership model is a critical element of our business. Members drive our results of operations through their membership fee income and their purchases. The majority of members renew within six months following their renewal date. Therefore, our renewal rate is a trailing calculation that captures renewals during the period seven to eighteen months prior to the reporting date. We have grown our membership fee income each year for over 25 consecutive years and the quality of our membership mix is strong as evidenced by our higher tier penetration growth in the first thirteen weeks of fiscal year 2025. Our tenured membership renewal rate, a key indicator of membership engagement, satisfaction and loyalty, was 90% at the end of fiscal year 2024.

Current wording

The membership model is a critical element of our business. Members drive our results of operations through their membership fee income and their purchases. The majority of members renew within six months following their renewal date. Therefore, our renewal rate is a trailing calculation that captures renewals during the period seven to eighteen months prior to the reporting date. We have grown our membership fee income each year for over 25 consecutive years and the quality of our membership mix is strong as evidenced by our higher tier penetration growth in the first twenty-six weeks of fiscal year 2025. Our tenured membership renewal rate, a key indicator of membership engagement, satisfaction and loyalty, was 90% at the end of fiscal year 2024.

Previous wording

Our historical operating results reflect the impact of our ongoing investments to support our growth. We have made significant investments in our business that we believe have laid the foundation for continued profitable growth. We believe that expanding our club footprint, bringing substantially all of our end-to-end perishable supply chain in-house, enhancing our information systems, including our distribution center and transportation management systems, and investing in hardware, software, and digitally enabled shopping capabilities for convenience, such as BOPIC, curbside pickup, same-day delivery, ExpressPay, and a digital coupon gallery will enable us to replicate our profitable club format and provide a differentiated shopping experience. We expect these infrastructure investments to support our successful operating model across our club operations.

Current wording

Our historical operating results reflect the impact of our ongoing investments to support our growth. We have made significant investments in our business that we believe have laid the foundation for continued profitable growth. We believe that expanding our club footprint, having substantially all of our end-to-end perishable supply chain in-house, enhancing our information systems, including our distribution center and transportation management systems, and investing in hardware, software, and digitally enabled shopping capabilities for convenience, such as BOPIC, curbside pickup, same-day delivery, ExpressPay, and a digital coupon gallery will enable us to replicate our profitable club format and provide a differentiated shopping experience. We expect these infrastructure investments to support our successful operating model across our club operations.

Previous wording

Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 were $5.0 billion, a 4.7% increase from net sales reported for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 of $4.8 billion.

Current wording

Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 were $5.3 billion, a 3.2% increase from net sales reported for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 of $5.1 billion.

Previous wording

The increase was due primarily to traffic and unit growth, particularly in the perishables, grocery, and sundries division, as well as an increase of 11 clubs from the prior year period, partially offset by a decrease in gasoline sales.

Current wording

The increase for both comparative periods was due primarily to traffic and unit growth, particularly in the perishables, grocery, and sundries division, as well as a net increase of 11 clubs from the prior year period, partially offset by a decrease in the average retail price-per-gallon of gasoline.

Previous wording

Merchandise comparable club sales represents comparable club sales from all merchandise other than our gasoline operations for the applicable period. Merchandise comparable club sales increased 3.9% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, primarily driven by increased sales in the perishables, grocery, and sundries division, partially offset by a slight decline in sales of general merchandise and services compared to the prior year period.

Current wording

Merchandise comparable club sales represents comparable club sales from all merchandise other than our gasoline operations for the applicable period. Merchandise comparable club sales increased 2.3% and 3.1% in the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal year 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal year 2024, primarily driven by increased sales in the perishables, grocery, and sundries division, partially offset by a decline in sales of general merchandise and services.

Previous wording

In the perishables, grocery, and sundries division, growth was led by fresh meat and produce, dairy, candy, snacks, nutrition, household cleaning, and paper categories when compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, slightly offset by decreased demand for alcohol.

Current wording

In the perishables, grocery, and sundries division, growth was led by fresh meat and produce, dairy, candy, and snack categories when compared to the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal year 2024, partially offset by decreased demand for alcohol.

Previous wording

General merchandise and services declined in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 due primarily to decreases in large ticket discretionary items in home and seasonal categories, partially offset by increases in consumer electronics, toys, and apparel.

Current wording

General merchandise and services declined in the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal year 2025 compared to the comparative periods in fiscal year 2024 due primarily to decreases in large ticket discretionary items in home and seasonal categories, partially offset by increases in consumer electronics, apparel, and toys.

Previous wording

The impact of gasoline sales is a result of a decrease in retail prices year over year, partially offset by an increase in comparable gallons sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Current wording

The impact of gasoline sales is primarily a result of a decrease in retail prices year over year for both comparative periods. Comparable gallons sold remained flat in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, while total gallons sold in the first six months of fiscal year 2025 increased compared to the first six months of fiscal year 2024.

Previous wording

Membership fee income was $120.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to $111.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, an 8.1% increase. The increase was primarily driven by strength in membership acquisition, retention and higher tier membership penetration across both new and existing clubs, as well as the increase in annual membership fees which became effective in January 2025. We anticipate the annual membership fee increase will positively impact membership fee income for the remainder of fiscal 2025.

Current wording

The increase for both comparative periods was primarily driven by strength in membership acquisition, retention and higher-tier membership penetration across both new and existing clubs, as well as the increase in annual membership fees which became effective in January 2025. We anticipate the annual membership fee increase will positively impact membership fee income for the remainder of fiscal 2025.

Previous wording

Cost of sales was $4.2 billion, or 83.1% of net sales, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to $4.0 billion, or 83.9% of net sales, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Merchandise gross margin rate, which excludes gasoline sales and membership fee income, increased 30 basis points compared to the prior year period. The Company continues to manage the business to drive profitable growth across the broader merchandise assortment.

Current wording

Cost of sales was $8.6 billion, or 83.2% of net sales, in the first six months of fiscal year 2025 compared to $8.3 billion, or 83.7% of net sales, in the first six months of fiscal year 2024. Merchandise gross margin rate, which excludes gasoline sales and membership fee income, increased 20 basis points compared to the first six months of fiscal year 2024. The Company continues to manage the business to drive profitable growth across the broader merchandise assortment.

Previous wording

SG&A increased by 5.4% to $760.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 from $721.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The increase in SG&A was primarily driven by increased labor and occupancy costs as a result of new club and gas station openings. Additionally, an increase in the number of owned clubs has resulted in increased depreciation expense year-over-year.

Current wording

The increase in SG&A for both comparative periods was primarily driven by increased labor and occupancy costs as a result of new club and gas station openings. Additionally, an increase in the number of owned clubs has resulted in increased depreciation expense year-over-year.

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Pre-opening expenses were $5.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to $0.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Pre-opening expenses fluctuated due to timing of spend and the number of club openings year-over-year.

Current wording

Pre-opening expenses fluctuated due to timing of spend and the number of club openings year-over-year.

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The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in outstanding borrowings as well as fluctuations in interest rates year-over-year.

Current wording

The decrease for both comparative periods was primarily due to a reduction in outstanding borrowings as well as fluctuations in interest rates year-over-year.

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The effective income tax rate was 22.2% and 24.4% for the first quarter of fiscal years 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease in the effective income tax rate was primarily driven by higher tax benefits from stock-based compensation in the current year period.

Current wording

The increase in the effective income tax rate for both comparative periods was primarily driven by a decrease in tax benefits from stock-based compensation compared to the prior year period.

Previous wording

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from club operations and borrowings from our ABL Revolving Facility. As of May 3, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $39.5 million and we had $1.0 billion of unused capacity under our ABL Revolving Facility. Our principal liquidity needs for the next twelve months and beyond are to fund normal recurring operational expenses and anticipated capital expenditures, fund share repurchases, and meet debt service and principal repayment obligations. We believe that our current resources, together with anticipated cash flows from operations and borrowing capacity under our ABL Revolving Facility, will be sufficient to finance our operations for at least the next twelve months.

Current wording

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from club operations and borrowings from our ABL Revolving Facility. As of August 2, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $47.3 million and we had $1.0 billion of unused capacity under our ABL Revolving Facility. Our principal liquidity needs for the next twelve months and beyond are to fund normal recurring operational expenses and anticipated capital expenditures, fund share repurchases, and meet debt service and principal repayment obligations. We believe that our current resources, together with anticipated cash flows from operations and borrowing capacity under our ABL Revolving Facility, will be sufficient to finance our operations for at least the next twelve months.

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In the first three months of fiscal year 2025, we repurchased 55,000 shares under the 2024 Repurchase Program for a total purchase price of $6.2 million, inclusive of associated costs.

Current wording

In the first six months of fiscal year 2025, we repurchased 430,000 shares under the 2024 Repurchase Program for a total purchase price of $47.4 million, inclusive of associated costs.

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $208.1 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2025 compared to $200.8 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily due to a $38.7 million increase in net income, inclusive of a $6.2 million increase in depreciation and amortization and a net decrease in deferred income tax provision of $6.3 million. Also contributing to the increase in net operating cash flows were fluctuations in working capital, including $36.2 million related to accounts receivable due to timing of vendor and customer cash receipts; $20.4 million related to merchandise inventories, primarily driven by changes in inventory levels in our perishables, grocery, and sundries divisions;

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $458.0 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 compared to $422.2 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily due to a $44.5 million increase in net income, inclusive of a $13.0 million increase in depreciation and amortization. Also impacting net operating cash flows were fluctuations in working capital, including a positive impact of $79.7 million related to merchandise inventories, primarily driven by changes in inventory levels in our general merchandise and grocery divisions, and $32.2 million related to accounts receivable due to timing of vendor and customer cash receipts; offset by $91.8 million related to accounts payable as a result of timing and volume of inventory purchases and vendor payments; $43.4 million related to accrued expenses, primarily driven by accruals for vendor invoices and the change in accrued incentive compensation as a result of differences in the expected achievement from period-to-period; and $28.7 million of lease-related activity primarily due to an increase in prepaid rent based on the timing of quarter-end.

Previous wording

Our net cash from operating activities can fluctuate from period to period due to several factors, including: the timing and mix of sales, which are typically higher in the second and fourth quarters due to seasonality; the timing of inventory purchases as the Company prepares for holiday seasons; lease-related activity; and income tax and other payments.

Current wording

Our net cash from operating activities can fluctuate from period to period due to several factors, including: the timing and mix of sales, which are typically higher in the second and fourth quarters due to seasonality; the timing and volume of inventory purchases as the Company prepares for holiday seasons; lease-related activity; and income tax and other payments.

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Net cash used in investing activities was $142.3 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2025 compared to $105.7 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2024. This fluctuation is primarily driven by an increase in capital spending of $34.8 million as we continue to execute on our growth strategy with new clubs in our pipeline.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $306.2 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 compared to $239.6 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2024. This fluctuation is primarily driven by an increase in capital spending of $66.4 million as we continue to execute on our growth strategy with new clubs in our pipeline.

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Net cash used in financing activities for the first three months of fiscal year 2025 was $54.6 million compared to $96.1 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2024. The decrease in cash used is primarily due to a$24.0 million decrease in net payments on our ABL Revolving Facility anda $16.0 million decrease in the acquisition of treasury stock compared to the prior year period.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 was $132.8 million compared to $180.6 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2024. The decrease in cash used is primarily due to a $32.0 million decrease in net payments on our ABL Revolving Facility and a $17.1 million decrease in the acquisition of treasury stock compared to the prior year period.

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Adjusted free cash flow decreased to $67.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to $95.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. This decrease in adjusted free cash flow is primarily the result of an increase in capital spending, partially offset by higher cash flows from operating activities primarily due to higher net income.

Current wording

Adjusted free cash flow remained relatively flat for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. Adjusted free cash flow decreased to $154.9 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 compared to $182.6 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2024. The fluctuations are primarily the result of an increase in capital spending, partially offset by higher cash flows from operating activities driven by higher net income.

Previous wording

At May 3, 2025, there was $150.0 million outstanding in loans under the ABL Revolving Facility and $13.5 million in outstanding letters of credit. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.42% and unused capacity was $1.0 billion.

Current wording

At August 2, 2025, there was $105.0 million outstanding in loans under the ABL Revolving Facility and $19.6 million in outstanding letters of credit. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.45% and unused capacity was $1.0 billion.

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At May 3, 2025, the interest rate for the First Lien Term Loan was 6.07% and there was $400.0 million outstanding.

Current wording

At August 2, 2025, the interest rate for the First Lien Term Loan was 5.88% and there was $400.0 million outstanding.