Monitor whether the proposed sale executes; if completed, it would add to the founder's recent selling pattern. While the dollar amount is modest relative to market cap, continued insider distribution by a key figure warrants attention for potential negative signal.
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Executive Summary
Robert E. Price, founder and likely a major insider of PriceSmart, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 8,399 shares of common stock, valued at approximately $1.59 million. This follows two prior sales by The Price Group LLC totaling 20,000 shares in April 2026, signaling continued insider distribution.
Key Facts
- Robert E. Price (founder) filed Form 144 to sell 8,399 shares of PSMT common stock.
- Estimated market value of proposed sale: ~$1,593,774 (based on ~$189.78/share).
- The Price Group LLC (affiliated with Price) previously sold 10,000 shares on 04/22/2026 and 10,000 shares on 04/23/2026.
- Shares being sold were acquired as founder stock on 10/29/2004.
- Sale is proposed through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
Financial Impact
Proposed sale of 8,399 shares (~$1.59M) represents ~0.027% of PSMT's $5.8B market cap; combined with prior April sales of 20,000 shares (~$3.2M), total insider selling in 2026 is ~$4.8M.
Risk Factors
- Insider selling by founder may signal reduced conviction or portfolio diversification.
- Additional unregistered sales could follow, increasing supply overhang.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001950047-26-007154 |
| Document: 0001950047-26-007154-index.html | 0001950047-26-007154 |
| Document: 0001950047-26-007154.txt | 0001950047-26-007154 |
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| Type | Now | ||||
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Oct 26, 2026 today | 8-K | $169.00 | awaiting T+60 | — | $169.35 (+0.21%) |
Oct 26, 2026 today | Press Release | $173.11 | awaiting T+60 | — | $169.35 (−2.17%) |
Sep 1, 2026 8w ago | Press Release | $172.05 | awaiting T+60 | — | $169.35 (−1.57%) |
Jul 20, 2026 14w ago | Insider Cluster | $186.49 $171.72 | ▼ −7.92% | ▼ −11.89% | $169.35 (−9.19%) |
Jul 20, 2026 14w ago | Insider Cluster | $186.49 $171.72 | ▼ −7.92% | ▼ −11.89% | $169.35 (−9.19%) |
Jul 20, 2026 14w ago | Insider Cluster | $186.49 $171.72 | ▼ −7.92% | ▼ −11.89% | $169.35 (−9.19%) |
Jul 16, 2026 14w ago | 144 | $186.00 $169.25 | ▼ −9.01% | ▼ −13.69% | $169.35 (−8.95%) |
Jul 15, 2026 14w ago | Insider Cluster | $189.05 $168.88 | ▼ −10.67% | ▼ −14.38% | $169.35 (−10.42%) |
Jul 8, 2026 15w ago | Press Release | $188.26 $170.68 | ▼ −9.34% | ▼ −10.97% | $169.35 (−10.04%) |
Apr 23, 2026 26w ago | 144 | $161.10 $186.49 | ▲ +15.76% | ▲ +10.68% | $169.35 (+5.12%) |
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