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BJ's Wholesale Club announced a formal commitment to an investment-grade financial policy following a Fitch BBB rating, and plans a strategic shift toward an unsecured capital structure with a target net-debt/adjusted EBITDA below 1.0x. Management cited strong cash generation and balance-sheet discipline but acknowledged trade-offs including potentially higher borrowing costs, reduced financial flexibility for buybacks or acquisitions, and elevated capex of about $800 million for fiscal 2026. Institutional interest has grown, with more hedge funds holding positions, while short interest remains moderately high at 7.23%. » More on finance.yahoo.com

BJ’s Wholesale Club is targeting an investment-grade financial policy and plans to transition to an unsecured capital structure. The company is aiming for a leverage ratio below 1.0x, measured as net debt to adjusted last-twelve-months EBITDA excluding lease liabilities. Management says the move formalizes the balance-sheet discipline practiced since the 2018 IPO and is consistent with the company’s existing capital allocation priorities. » More on de.investing.com

BJ’s Wholesale reported significant earnings growth and higher revenues, driven by strong fuel revenues. Record memberships, booming digital sales and a new AI assistant support the expansion strategy. The company raised its guidance, prompting investors to expect positive price targets due to the valuation discount. » More on finanzen.net