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BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) Insider Sale: EVP, Chief Growth Officer

Timothy Morningstar, EVP and Chief Growth Officer of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ), sold 4,856 shares on 2026-10-01, reducing his stake to 33,924 shares. The sale occurred at a share price of $94.09, giving the company a market cap of $11.99 billion. Over the past year, insiders have sold 17 times and bought 0 times, with Morningstar selling 19,728 shares total.

Original reporting
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Published Oct 2, 2026, 10:09 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BJNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The recent Form 4 filing adds a data point for traders monitoring insider sentiment.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale with modest trading relevance; no major catalyst.

03

What to watch

Guru ownership remains net positive, which may offset concerns from the insider sale.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 2/10Timing: after-hours on 2026-10-01

Background

BJ's Wholesale Club is a US warehouse club operator; insider activity is tracked by investors.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BJNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Executive Vice President Timothy Morningstar sold 4,856 shares on 2026-10-01, increasing insider selling activity.

Expected impact

likely slight downward pressure as market absorbs insider sell

Evidence & confidence

Form 4 filing shows a sizable insider sell; no other catalyst offsets the signal.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the retail/warehouse club sector; peers unchanged.

Regional

Limited to US retail investors; no broader regional effect.

Global

Low relevance to global markets.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider sell could be routine diversification, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Timothy Morningstar

    Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer at BJ

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