PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.01 EPS

PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $1.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.28 by $0.01, Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. PriceSmart had a return on equity of 12.43% and a net margin of 2.79%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.21 EPS.

PriceSmart Stock Performance

Shares of PriceSmart stock opened at $133.43 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $122.68 and its 200 day simple moving average is $116.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The company has a market capitalization of $4.11 billion, a PE ratio of 27.23 and a beta of 0.74. PriceSmart has a 12 month low of $81.25 and a 12 month high of $135.53.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on PSMT. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (a-)” rating on shares of PriceSmart in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen raised PriceSmart from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, PriceSmart presently has an average rating of “Strong Buy”.

Insider Buying and Selling at PriceSmart

In related news, EVP Paul Kovaleski sold 1,305 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.55, for a total transaction of $149,487.75. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 43,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,938,135.95. This represents a 2.94% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, COO John D. Hildebrandt sold 10,000 shares of PriceSmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $115.10, for a total transaction of $1,151,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 115,615 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,307,286.50. The trade was a 7.96% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 12,156 shares of company stock valued at $1,400,429. Company insiders own 17.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PriceSmart

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PriceSmart in the third quarter valued at approximately $127,000. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV bought a new position in PriceSmart in the third quarter valued at $216,000. Certuity LLC acquired a new stake in PriceSmart in the 3rd quarter valued at $375,000. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. bought a new stake in PriceSmart during the 3rd quarter worth about $207,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its position in PriceSmart by 253.2% during the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,264 shares of the company’s stock worth $238,000 after buying an additional 1,623 shares in the last quarter. 80.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key PriceSmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting PriceSmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 top-line and comps strength — PriceSmart reported ~9.9% revenue growth and comparable net merchandise sales up ~8%, showing continued demand across its Latin America/Caribbean clubs. PR Newswire Results
• Positive Sentiment: Modest EPS/revenue outperformance — the company reported $1.29 EPS and ~$1.38B revenue, roughly matching or narrowly topping consensus, which reassures investors that growth trends are intact. MarketBeat Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion plans — PriceSmart announced plans for a tenth club in Costa Rica, signaling continued capital allocation toward store growth and market penetration. MSN Article
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash flow and balance-sheet highlights — company and third-party summaries note rising cash balances and higher operating cash flow, supporting reinvestment and shareholder optionality. Quiver Quantitative
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials available — the company’s earnings slide deck and full call transcript were posted (useful for investors wanting detail on margins, club-level trends, and guidance cadence). Earnings Presentation Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage flagged mixed profitability — third‑party summaries highlighted declines in operating profit and reported an EPS miss on an alternate basis, which has tempered enthusiasm among short‑term traders. Investing.com
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling noted — filings show several insider sales in recent months, a signal some investors watch closely even though institutional buying activity remains significant. Quiver Quantitative Insider Data

PriceSmart Company Profile

PriceSmart, Inc (NASDAQ: PSMT) is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in membership warehouse clubs. Founded in 1993, the company operates under a business model that offers bulk quantities of goods at discounted prices to individuals and businesses that purchase annual memberships. PriceSmart’s value proposition centers on low-cost operations, high-volume purchasing, and a no-frills shopping environment designed to pass savings directly to its members.

The company’s product assortment covers a broad range of merchandise categories, including groceries and fresh produce, household essentials, electronics, appliances, office supplies, furniture, and health and beauty items.