The Motley Fool·Oct 28, 2026
PriceSmart: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsNet merchandise sales increased 11.7% to almost $5.8 billion in 2026. Platinum membership penetration rose from 17.9% to 23.4% in fiscal 2026.
PriceSmart's revenue has expanded steadily from roughly $1.2B in 2024Q3 to $1.5B in 2026Q4, with year-over-year growth reaccelerating to 13.9% amid durable demand for its Latin American and Caribbean warehouse club format.
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Revenue growth accelerated to 13.9% year-over-year in 2026Q4 on a stable 17%-plus gross margin base, though the anomalous 49.7% gross margin reading that quarter requires verification before investors credit structural profitability improvement.
The company's strong financials have been highlighted as a key driver, contributing to stock price appreciation.
PriceSmart's expansion in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America is seen as a growth catalyst.
The stock is considered undervalued, with a trailing P/E of 21.69, suggesting room for upside.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 26, 2026 | $1.21-4.7% vs $1.27 | $1.5B+3.6% vs $1.5B |
Q3 2026 Jul 8, 2026 | $1.28-3.0% vs $1.32 | $1.5B+3.4% vs $1.4B |
Q2 2026 Apr 8, 2026 | $1.62+3.2% vs $1.57 | $1.5B+1.4% vs $1.5B |
Q1 2026 Jan 7, 2026 | $1.29-4.4% vs $1.35 | $1.4B+2.3% vs $1.4B |
Net merchandise sales increased 11.7% to almost $5.8 billion in 2026. Platinum membership penetration rose from 17.9% to 23.4% in fiscal 2026.
PriceSmart, Inc. ( PSMT ) Q4 2026 Earnings Call October 27, 2026 12:00 PM EDT Company Participants Gualberto Hernandez - Executive VP & CFO David Price - CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Jon Braatz - Kansas City Capital Associates Héctor Maya López - Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, Research Division Presentation Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to PriceSmart, Inc.'s earnings release conference call for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on August 31, 2026. After remarks from our company's representatives, David Price, Chief Executive Officer; and Gualberto Hernandez, Chief Financial Officer, you will be given an opportunity to ask questions as time permits.
PriceSmart NASDAQ: PSMT reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 sales and earnings, supported by growth in transactions, average ticket size, membership income and digital sales. The company also outlined an expanding club pipeline, including its planned entry into Chile, while noting higher technology, startup and administrative expenses.
NET MERCHANDISE SALES GREW 13.8% COMPARABLE NET MERCHANDISE SALES INCREASED 12.2% $1.21 EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceSmart, Inc. ("PriceSmart", the "Company," "we", or "our") (NASDAQ: PSMT), operator of 59 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U.S. territory, today announced results for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026, which ended on August 31, 2026. Fourth Quarter Financial Results Total revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 increased 13.9% to $1.52 billion compared to $1.33 billion in the same period of the prior year.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $162.46 | $5.01B | 29.75 | 11.5% | 2.81% | 12.06% | 0.87% | |
| $1053.56 | $467.23B | 50.74 | 10.14% | 3.04% | 28.02% | 0.53% | |
| $109.40 | $13.97B | 23.51 | 4.66% | 2.61% | 27.35% | — | |
| $687.64 | $25.49B | 33.05 | 10.16% | 4.14% | 19.68% | 0.32% | |
| $125.52 | $1T | 45.36 | 4.73% | 3% | 21.32% | 0.75% | |
| $158.41 | $71.95B | 16.47 | -1.68% | 4.08% | 26.66% | 2.84% |
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PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) reported $5.88B in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 7798% more than the $74.4M of fiscal year 1997.
PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) grew revenue by 11.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) earned $165.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.8% net margin).
Yes. PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) pays a dividend that yields 0.87% at the current price, a small yield.
PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 12.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) generated $96.4M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
