BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal 2023 Results
- Strong growth in membership, traffic, and market share
- 0.5% increase in comparable club sales
- 6.5% rise in membership fee income
- 28.0% growth in digitally-enabled comparable sales
- 13.7% increase in earnings per diluted share
- 11.0% rise in adjusted EPS
- Opening of 6 new clubs and 6 new gas stations
- Total comparable club sales decreased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter
- Selling, general and administrative expenses increased
- Income tax expense increased due to lower tax benefits
Insights
The reported increase in earnings per share (EPS) and adjusted EPS by 13.7% and 11.0% year-over-year, respectively, suggests a robust performance by BJ's Wholesale Club. This growth, coupled with a 6.5% rise in membership fee income, reflects the company's ability to monetize its customer base effectively. The reported 90% tenured member renewal rate indicates strong customer loyalty, which is crucial for recurring revenue stability. The expansion of new clubs and gas stations signifies a strategic investment in physical infrastructure to support long-term growth, despite the capital expenditure and associated risks in a competitive retail environment.
From an investment perspective, the company's share repurchase activity, totaling $130.2 million for fiscal 2023, demonstrates confidence in its intrinsic value and a commitment to shareholder returns. However, investors should consider the potential impact of macroeconomic uncertainty on consumer spending, which could affect future revenue streams and profitability margins.
The digitally-enabled comparable sales growth of 28.0% year-over-year highlights the company's successful integration of digital strategies with its traditional retail model. This growth is significant as it underscores the increasing importance of omni-channel retailing and the company's ability to adapt to changing consumer behaviors. The increase in total revenues by 3.4% compared to the previous fiscal year suggests that BJ's is capturing market share and effectively converting traffic into sales.
However, the decrease in merchandise gross margin rate by 40 basis points in the fourth quarter indicates pressure on profitability, potentially from investments in price competitiveness or shifts in sales mix. Investors should monitor how these investments translate into long-term customer acquisition and retention, as well as their impact on the company's overall margin profile.
The reported financial results provide insights into consumer and business trends. The modest 0.5% increase in comparable club sales, excluding gasoline, suggests a relatively stable consumer demand within the membership club sector. The gross profit increase and improved merchandise margins reflect efficient cost management and inventory optimization, which are critical in an environment where businesses face potential inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.
Looking ahead, the company's guidance for fiscal 2024, projecting a 1% to 2% increase in comparable club sales and a 20 basis point improvement in merchandise gross margins, signals cautious optimism. The planned capital expenditures of approximately $500 million indicate a significant investment in growth initiatives, which may affect short-term cash flows but are expected to strengthen the company's competitive position in the long term.
Strong fourth quarter caps year underpinned by membership, traffic and market share growth
Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2023 and Recent Highlights
-
Comparable club sales, excluding gasoline sales, increased by
0.5% year-over-year led by accelerating traffic -
Membership fee income increased by
6.5% year-over-year to$108.4 million -
The Company continued to achieve a
90% tenured member renewal rate during fiscal 2023 -
Digitally-enabled comparable sales growth was
28.0% year-over-year -
Earnings per diluted share of
$1.08 13.7% year-over-year increase -
Adjusted EPS of
$1.11 11.0% year-over-year increase -
Income from continuing operations of
$145.9 million $290.7 million - The Company opened 6 new clubs and 6 new gas stations since the third quarter
“We ended fiscal 2023 on a strong note,” said Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Our membership grew in robust fashion and we continue to retain members at all-time high rates. We delivered impressive market share gains in our clubs and at our gas pumps, driven by acceleration in traffic and growth in units sold. We improved our merchandising and value proposition meaningfully during the year and increasingly delivered both with greater convenience through our digital offerings. We also continued to grow our chain with six new clubs since the third quarter. I’m proud of our team and our progress and look forward to more growth in the future.”
Key Measures for the Fourteen Weeks Ended February 3, 2024 (Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2023) and for the Fifty-Three Weeks Ended February 3, 2024 (Fiscal 2023): |
|||||||||||||||
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
|
|||||||||||||||
|
14 Weeks Ended
|
|
13 Weeks Ended
|
|
%
|
|
53 Weeks Ended
|
|
52 Weeks Ended
|
|
%
|
||||
Net sales |
$ |
5,248,879 |
|
$ |
4,827,762 |
|
8.7 % |
|
$ |
19,548,011 |
|
$ |
18,918,435 |
|
3.3 % |
Membership fee income |
|
108,405 |
|
|
101,833 |
|
6.5 % |
|
|
420,678 |
|
|
396,730 |
|
6.0 % |
Total revenues |
|
5,357,284 |
|
|
4,929,595 |
|
8.7 % |
|
|
19,968,689 |
|
|
19,315,165 |
|
3.4 % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Operating income |
|
214,005 |
|
|
192,793 |
|
11.0 % |
|
|
800,419 |
|
|
737,986 |
|
8.5 % |
Income from continuing operations |
|
145,872 |
|
|
129,400 |
|
12.7 % |
|
|
523,652 |
|
|
514,262 |
|
1.8 % |
Adjusted EBITDA (a) (b) |
|
290,743 |
|
|
267,040 |
|
8.9 % |
|
|
1,082,129 |
|
|
1,009,209 |
|
7.2 % |
Net income |
|
145,872 |
|
|
129,781 |
|
12.4 % |
|
|
523,741 |
|
|
513,177 |
|
2.1 % |
EPS (c) |
|
1.08 |
|
|
0.95 |
|
13.7 % |
|
|
3.88 |
|
|
3.76 |
|
3.2 % |
Adjusted net income (a) |
|
149,843 |
|
|
136,692 |
|
9.6 % |
|
|
534,537 |
|
|
535,242 |
|
(0.1) % |
Adjusted EPS (a) |
|
1.11 |
|
|
1.00 |
|
11.0 % |
|
|
3.96 |
|
|
3.92 |
|
1.0 % |
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding |
|
132,530 |
|
|
133,393 |
|
(0.6) % |
|
|
133,047 |
|
|
134,017 |
|
(0.7) % |
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding |
|
134,505 |
|
|
136,000 |
|
(1.1) % |
|
|
135,118 |
|
|
136,473 |
|
(1.0) % |
(a) |
See “Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information.” |
|
(b) |
Adjusted EBITDA for the 13 weeks and 52 weeks ended January 28, 2023 has been recast to exclude adjustments for pre-opening expenses and non-cash rent expense to conform to the current period definition. |
|
(c) |
EPS represents net income per diluted share. |
Impact of 53-Week Fiscal Year:
-
The fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal 2023 included one additional week (the “53rd week”) compared to the fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal 2022. Net sales and net income for the 53rd week were approximately
$353.4 million $13.4 million
Additional Highlights:
-
Total comparable club sales decreased by
0.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Excluding the impact of gasoline sales, comparable club sales increased by0.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable club sales decreased by1.0% in fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022. Excluding the impact of gasoline sales, comparable club sales increased by1.7% in fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022. -
Gross profit increased to
$963.3 million $903.2 million $3.64 billion $3.43 billion -
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased to
$741.1 million $707.0 million $2.82 billion $2.67 billion -
Income from continuing operations before income taxes increased to
$198.4 million 3.7% of total revenues, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to$176.5 million 3.6% of total revenues, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Income from continuing operations before income taxes increased to$735.9 million 3.7% of total revenues, in fiscal 2023 compared to$690.5 million 3.6% of total revenues, in fiscal 2022. -
Income tax expense increased to
$52.6 million $47.1 million $212.2 million $176.3 million -
Net income increased to
$145.9 million $129.8 million $523.7 million $513.2 million -
Adjusted EBITDA increased by
8.9% to$290.7 million $267.0 million 7.2% to$1.08 billion $1.01 billion -
Under its existing share repurchase program, the Company repurchased 797,056 shares of common stock, totaling
$53.2 million $130.2 million
Fiscal 2024 Ending February 1, 2025 Outlook
“As we look to fiscal 2024, we continue to navigate macro-driven uncertainty in the operating environment,” said Laura Felice, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We remain confident that our structural operating advantages, continued focus on executing our strategic priorities, and commitment to delivering great value to our members will drive strong results for our business.”
The Company provided the following guidance for fiscal 2024:
-
Comparable club sales, excluding the impact of gasoline sales, to increase
1% to2% year-over-year - Merchandise gross margins to improve approximately 20 basis points year-over-year
-
Adjusted EPS to range from
$3.75 $4.00 -
Capital expenditures of approximately
$500 million
Conference Call Details
A conference call to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results is scheduled for today, March 7, 2024, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time. The live audio webcast of the call can be accessed under the “Events and Presentations” section of the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.bjs.com and will remain available for one year. Participants may also dial (833) 470-1428 within the
About BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs focused on delivering significant value to its members and serving a shared purpose: “We take care of the families who depend on us.” The Company provides a wide assortment of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, fresh bakery, household essentials and gas. In addition, BJ’s offers the latest technology, home decor, apparel, seasonal items and more to deliver unbeatable value to smart-saving families. Headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our strategic priorities; our anticipated fiscal 2024 outlook; and our future progress, as well as statements that include the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: uncertainties in the financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of disruptions and instability in the banking and financial services industries or as a result of wars and global political conflicts, consumer and small business spending patterns and debt levels; our dependence on having a large and loyal membership; domestic and international economic conditions, including inflation and exchange rates; our ability to procure the merchandise we sell at the best possible prices; the effects of competition and regulation; our dependence on vendors to supply us with quality merchandise at the right time and at the right price; breaches of security or privacy of member or business information; conditions affecting the acquisition, development, ownership or use of real estate; our capital spending; actions of vendors; our ability to attract and retain a qualified management team and other team members; costs associated with employees (generally including health care costs), energy and certain commodities, geopolitical conditions (including tariffs); changes in our product mix or in our revenues from gasoline sales; our failure to successfully maintain a relevant omnichannel experience for our members; risks related to our growth strategy to open new clubs; risks related to our e-commerce business; our ability to grow our BJ’s One Mastercard® program; and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K filed with the
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We refer to certain financial measures that are not recognized under
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
|
|||||||||||
|
14 Weeks Ended
|
|
13 Weeks Ended
|
|
53 Weeks Ended
|
|
52 Weeks Ended
|
||||
Net sales |
$ |
5,248,879 |
|
$ |
4,827,762 |
|
$ |
19,548,011 |
|
$ |
18,918,435 |
Membership fee income |
|
108,405 |
|
|
101,833 |
|
|
420,678 |
|
|
396,730 |
Total revenues |
|
5,357,284 |
|
|
4,929,595 |
|
|
19,968,689 |
|
|
19,315,165 |
Cost of sales |
|
4,394,009 |
|
|
4,026,414 |
|
|
16,326,129 |
|
|
15,883,677 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
741,121 |
|
|
706,963 |
|
|
2,822,513 |
|
|
2,668,569 |
Pre-opening expenses |
|
8,149 |
|
|
3,425 |
|
|
19,628 |
|
|
24,933 |
Operating income |
|
214,005 |
|
|
192,793 |
|
|
800,419 |
|
|
737,986 |
Interest expense, net |
|
15,559 |
|
|
16,296 |
|
|
64,527 |
|
|
47,462 |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
|
198,446 |
|
|
176,497 |
|
|
735,892 |
|
|
690,524 |
Provision for income taxes |
|
52,574 |
|
|
47,097 |
|
|
212,240 |
|
|
176,262 |
Income from continuing operations |
|
145,872 |
|
|
129,400 |
|
|
523,652 |
|
|
514,262 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes |
|
— |
|
|
381 |
|
|
89 |
|
|
(1,085) |
Net income |
$ |
145,872 |
|
$ |
129,781 |
|
$ |
523,741 |
|
$ |
513,177 |
Income per share attributable to common stockholders—basic: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ |
1.10 |
|
$ |
0.97 |
|
$ |
3.94 |
|
$ |
3.84 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.01) |
Net income |
$ |
1.10 |
|
$ |
0.97 |
|
$ |
3.94 |
|
$ |
3.83 |
Income per share attributable to common stockholders—diluted: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ |
1.08 |
|
$ |
0.95 |
|
$ |
3.88 |
|
$ |
3.77 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.01) |
Net income |
$ |
1.08 |
|
$ |
0.95 |
|
$ |
3.88 |
|
$ |
3.76 |
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Basic |
|
132,530 |
|
|
133,393 |
|
|
133,047 |
|
|
134,017 |
Diluted |
|
134,505 |
|
|
136,000 |
|
|
135,118 |
|
|
136,473 |
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
|
|||||
|
February 3, 2024 |
|
January 28, 2023 |
||
ASSETS |
|
|
|
||
Current assets: |
|
|
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
36,049 |
|
$ |
33,915 |
Accounts receivable, net |
|
234,769 |
|
|
239,746 |
Merchandise inventories |
|
1,454,822 |
|
|
1,378,551 |
Prepaid expense and other current assets |
|
68,366 |
|
|
51,033 |
Total current assets |
|
1,794,006 |
|
|
1,703,245 |
|
|
|
|
||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net |
|
2,140,482 |
|
|
2,142,925 |
Property and equipment, net |
|
1,578,792 |
|
|
1,337,029 |
Goodwill |
|
1,008,816 |
|
|
1,008,816 |
Intangibles, net |
|
107,632 |
|
|
115,505 |
Deferred income taxes |
|
4,071 |
|
|
11,498 |
Other assets |
|
43,823 |
|
|
30,938 |
Total assets |
$ |
6,677,622 |
|
$ |
6,349,956 |
|
|
|
|
||
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
||
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
||
Short-term debt |
$ |
319,000 |
|
$ |
405,000 |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
|
153,631 |
|
|
177,233 |
Accounts payable |
|
1,183,281 |
|
|
1,195,697 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
812,136 |
|
|
767,411 |
Total current liabilities |
|
2,468,048 |
|
|
2,545,341 |
|
|
|
|
||
Long-term operating lease liabilities |
|
2,050,883 |
|
|
2,058,797 |
Long-term debt |
|
398,432 |
|
|
447,880 |
Deferred income taxes |
|
74,773 |
|
|
57,024 |
Other non-current liabilities |
|
226,635 |
|
|
194,077 |
|
|
|
|
||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
|
1,458,851 |
|
|
1,046,837 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
6,677,622 |
|
$ |
6,349,956 |
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
|
|||||
|
53 Weeks Ended
|
|
52 Weeks Ended
|
||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
||
Net income |
$ |
523,741 |
|
$ |
513,177 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
227,696 |
|
|
200,934 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs and accretion of original issue discount |
|
1,243 |
|
|
2,765 |
Debt extinguishment and refinancing charges |
|
1,830 |
|
|
3,256 |
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
39,021 |
|
|
42,617 |
Deferred income tax benefit |
|
25,572 |
|
|
(1,938) |
Changes in operating leases and other non-cash items |
|
(21,655) |
|
|
27,730 |
Increase (decrease) in cash due to changes in: |
|
|
|
||
Accounts receivable |
|
10,764 |
|
|
(60,967) |
Merchandise inventories |
|
(76,271) |
|
|
(47,544) |
Accounts payable |
|
(12,416) |
|
|
82,914 |
Accrued expenses |
|
33,380 |
|
|
4,784 |
Other operating assets and liabilities, net |
|
(34,022) |
|
|
20,437 |
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
718,883 |
|
|
788,165 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
||
Additions to property and equipment, net of disposals and proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions |
|
(454,765) |
|
|
(370,537) |
Acquisition |
|
— |
|
|
(376,521) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(454,765) |
|
|
(747,058) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
||
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt |
|
305,041 |
|
|
67,610 |
Payments on long-term debt |
|
(355,041) |
|
|
(370,655) |
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit |
|
742,000 |
|
|
1,402,000 |
Payments on revolving lines of credit |
|
(828,000) |
|
|
(997,000) |
Debt issuance costs paid |
|
(1,722) |
|
|
(4,783) |
Dividends paid |
|
(25) |
|
|
(25) |
Net cash received from stock option exercises |
|
2,603 |
|
|
8,438 |
Net cash received from Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) |
|
6,267 |
|
|
4,830 |
Acquisition of treasury stock |
|
(155,180) |
|
|
(172,288) |
Proceeds from financing obligations |
|
26,640 |
|
|
15,388 |
Other financing activities |
|
(4,567) |
|
|
(6,143) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
(261,984) |
|
|
(52,628) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
2,134 |
|
|
(11,521) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
33,915 |
|
|
45,436 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ |
36,049 |
|
$ |
33,915 |
Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release includes financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, including adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow, net debt and net debt to last twelve months (“LTM”) adjusted EBITDA.
We define adjusted net income as net income attributable to common stockholders adjusted for: acquisition and integration costs; home office transition costs; impairment charges; charges related to debt payments; restructuring; other adjustments and the tax impact of the foregoing adjustments on net income.
We define adjusted EPS as adjusted net income divided by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding.
We define adjusted EBITDA as income from continuing operations before interest expense, net, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain other items, including: stock-based compensation expense; acquisition and integration costs; home office transition costs; restructuring and other adjustments. Prior period adjusted EBITDA presentations have been or will be recast to exclude pre-opening expenses and non-cash rent expense.
We define adjusted free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less additions to property and equipment, net of disposals, plus proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions.
We define net debt as total debt outstanding less cash and cash equivalents.
We define net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA as net debt at the balance sheet date divided by adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve-month period.
We present adjusted net income, adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA, which are not recognized financial measures under GAAP, because we believe such measures assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance.
We believe that adjusted net income, adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA are helpful in highlighting trends in our core operating performance compared to other measures, which can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which companies operate and capital investments. We use adjusted net income, adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA to supplement GAAP measures of performance in the evaluation of the effectiveness of our business strategies; to make budgeting decisions; and to compare our performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. We also use adjusted EBITDA in connection with establishing annual incentive compensation.
We present adjusted free cash flow, which is not a recognized financial measure under GAAP, because we use it to report to our Board of Directors and we believe it assists investors and analysts in evaluating our liquidity. Adjusted free cash flow should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operations as a liquidity measure. We present net debt and net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA, which are not recognized as financial measures under GAAP, because we use them to report to our Board of Directors and we believe they assist investors and analysts in evaluating our borrowing capacity. Net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA is a key financial measure that is used by management to assess the borrowing capacity of the Company.
You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA and net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or like some of the adjustments in our presentation of these metrics. Our presentation of adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow, net debt and net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to any other measure derived in accordance with GAAP and they should not be construed as an inference that the Company’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. There can be no assurance that we will not modify the presentation of adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA or net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA in the future, and any such modification may be material. In addition, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow, net debt and net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry or across different industries. Additionally, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow, net debt and net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.
In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, the Company does not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis, including of its projected range for adjusted EPS for Fiscal 2024 to net income per diluted share, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure, under "Fiscal 2024 Ending February 1, 2025" above, where it is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items or there are no meaningful adjustments to be presented in the reconciliation and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and/or amount of various items that would impact net income per diluted share, if any. This includes items that have not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control, cannot be reasonably predicted and/or for which there would not be any meaningful adjustment or difference. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. The information under "Fiscal 2024 Ending February 1, 2025" above, including expectations about adjusted EPS reflects management’s view of current and future market conditions. To the extent actual results differ from our current expectations, the Company’s results may differ materially from the expectations set forth above. Other factors, as referenced elsewhere in this press release, may also cause the Company’s results to differ materially from the expectations set forth above.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information |
|||||||||||
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
|
|||||||||||
|
14 Weeks Ended
|
|
13 Weeks Ended
|
|
53 Weeks Ended
|
|
52 Weeks Ended
|
||||
Net income as reported |
$ |
145,872 |
|
$ |
129,781 |
|
$ |
523,741 |
|
$ |
513,177 |
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Acquisition and integration costs (a) |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
12,324 |
Home office transition costs (b) |
|
— |
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
— |
|
|
14,706 |
(Gain) loss on termination and impairment of discontinued operations club lease |
|
— |
|
|
(537) |
|
|
— |
|
|
662 |
Charges related to debt (c) |
|
— |
|
|
2,569 |
|
|
1,830 |
|
|
3,256 |
Restructuring (d) |
|
5,512 |
|
|
— |
|
|
13,940 |
|
|
— |
Other adjustments (e) |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(786) |
|
|
(165) |
Tax impact of adjustments to net income (f) |
|
(1,541) |
|
|
(2,731) |
|
|
(4,188) |
|
|
(8,718) |
Adjusted net income |
$ |
149,843 |
|
$ |
136,692 |
|
$ |
534,537 |
|
$ |
535,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding |
|
134,505 |
|
|
136,000 |
|
|
135,118 |
|
|
136,473 |
Adjusted EPS (g) |
$ |
1.11 |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
$ |
3.96 |
|
$ |
3.92 |
(a) |
Represents costs related to the acquisition and integration of assets of Burris Logistics, including due diligence, legal, and other consulting expenses. |
|
(b) |
Represents incremental rent expense, termination fee, other non-recurring lease costs, and write-off of impaired assets as the Company transitioned home office locations in fiscal 2022. |
|
(c) |
Represents the expensing of fees, deferred fees, and original issue discount associated with the extinguishment of the ABL Facility in fiscal 2022 and amendment of the senior secured first lien term loan in fiscal 2022 and 2023. |
|
(d) |
Represents charges related to the restructuring of certain corporate functions including costs for severance, retention, outplacement, and consulting fees. | |
(e) |
Other non-cash items related to the reclassification into earnings of accumulated other comprehensive income/ loss associated with the de-designation of hedge accounting and other adjustments. | |
(f) |
Represents the tax effect of the above adjustments at a statutory tax rate of approximately |
|
(g) |
Adjusted EPS is measured using weighted-average diluted shares outstanding. |
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
|
|||||||||||
|
14 Weeks Ended
|
|
13 Weeks Ended
|
|
53 Weeks Ended
|
|
52 Weeks Ended
|
||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ |
145,872 |
|
$ |
129,400 |
|
$ |
523,652 |
|
$ |
514,262 |
Interest expense, net |
|
15,559 |
|
|
16,296 |
|
|
64,527 |
|
|
47,462 |
Provision for income taxes |
|
52,574 |
|
|
47,097 |
|
|
212,240 |
|
|
176,262 |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
61,275 |
|
|
51,675 |
|
|
227,696 |
|
|
200,934 |
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
10,010 |
|
|
14,652 |
|
|
39,021 |
|
|
42,617 |
Acquisition and integration costs (a) |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
12,324 |
Home office transition costs (b) |
|
— |
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
— |
|
|
14,706 |
Restructuring (c) |
|
5,512 |
|
|
— |
|
|
13,940 |
|
|
— |
Other adjustments (d) |
|
(59) |
|
|
310 |
|
|
1,053 |
|
|
642 |
Adjusted EBITDA (e) |
$ |
290,743 |
|
$ |
267,040 |
|
$ |
1,082,129 |
|
$ |
1,009,209 |
(a) |
Represents costs related to the acquisition and integration of assets from Burris Logistics, including due diligence, legal, and other consulting expenses. |
|
(b) |
Represents incremental rent expense, termination fee, other non-recurring lease costs, and write-off of impaired assets as the Company transitioned home office locations in fiscal 2022. |
|
(c) |
Represents charges related to the restructuring of certain corporate functions including costs for severance, retention, outplacement, and consulting fees. |
|
(d) |
Other non-cash items, including non-cash accretion on asset retirement obligations and obligations associated with our post-retirement medical plan. |
|
(e) |
Adjusted EBITDA for the 13-weeks and 52-weeks ended January 28, 2023 has been recast to exclude adjustments for pre-opening expenses and non-cash rent expense to conform to the current period definition. |
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
|
|||||||||||
|
14 Weeks Ended
|
|
13 Weeks Ended
|
|
53 Weeks Ended
|
|
52 Weeks Ended
|
||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
274,352 |
|
$ |
175,308 |
|
$ |
718,883 |
|
$ |
788,165 |
Less: Additions to property and equipment, net of disposals |
|
(119,124) |
|
|
(103,495) |
|
|
(467,075) |
|
|
(397,803) |
Plus: Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions |
|
— |
|
|
16,174 |
|
|
12,310 |
|
|
27,266 |
Adjusted free cash flow |
$ |
155,228 |
|
$ |
87,987 |
|
$ |
264,118 |
|
$ |
417,628 |
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
|
||
|
February 3, 2024 |
|
Total debt |
$ |
717,432 |
Less: Cash and cash equivalents |
|
36,049 |
Net Debt |
$ |
681,383 |
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA(a) |
$ |
1,082,129 |
|
|
|
Net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA |
0.6x |
|
(a) |
See “Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited)” table above. |
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307442250/en/
Investor:
Catherine Park
Vice President, Investor Relations
cpark@bjs.com
774-512-6744
Media:
Kirk Saville
Head of Corporate Communications
ksaville@bjs.com
774-512-5597
Source: BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
FAQ
What was the year-over-year increase in membership fee income?
How many new clubs and gas stations did the Company open during the quarter?
What was the percentage growth in digitally-enabled comparable sales?
What was the year-over-year increase in adjusted EPS?
What is the ticker symbol for BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.?
