The strong beat and accelerating comps suggest momentum in Latin American retail. Watch for currency headwinds (positive FX impact of 4% on sales) and the pace of new club openings. The stock may see a positive reaction in the near term given the beat and expansion news.
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Executive Summary
PriceSmart reported Q3 FY2026 EPS of $1.28, beating consensus of $1.19 by 7.6%, and revenue of $1.48B, beating estimates of $1.45B by 2.1%. Comparable net merchandise sales grew 10.7% and total revenue rose 12.5% YoY, driven by strong operational performance and favorable currency effects. The company also announced expansion into Chile and an additional club in Costa Rica, signaling continued growth.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- EPS $1.28 vs consensus $1.19 (beat by 7.6%)
- Revenue $1.48B vs consensus $1.45B (beat by 2.1%)
- Comparable net merchandise sales +10.7% YoY
- Net merchandise sales +12.5% YoY to $1.45B
- Operating income $65.6M vs $56.2M YoY (+16.7%)
- Net income $39.7M vs $35.2M YoY (+12.9%)
- Adjusted EBITDA $90.4M vs $79.0M YoY (+14.5%)
- Plans to open first club in Chile (spring 2027) and 11th club in Costa Rica (spring 2027)
- 57 warehouse clubs in operation vs 55 a year ago
Financial Impact
EPS beat consensus by $0.09 (7.6%); revenue beat by ~$30M (2.1%); comparable sales growth of 10.7% indicates strong underlying demand.
Risk Factors
- Foreign currency fluctuations could reverse positive impact seen this quarter
- Geopolitical and economic risks in Latin American markets
- Execution risk on new club openings in Chile and Costa Rica
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-prn-302821138 |
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Oct 26, 2026 1d ago | 8-K | $169.00 | awaiting T+60 | — | $166.49 (−1.49%) |
Oct 26, 2026 1d ago | Press Release | $173.11 | awaiting T+60 | — | $166.49 (−3.82%) |
Sep 1, 2026 8w ago | Press Release | $172.05 | awaiting T+60 | — | $166.49 (−3.23%) |
Jul 20, 2026 14w ago | Insider Cluster | $186.49 $171.72 | ▼ −7.92% | ▼ −11.89% | $166.49 (−10.72%) |
Jul 20, 2026 14w ago | Insider Cluster | $186.49 $171.72 | ▼ −7.92% | ▼ −11.89% | $166.49 (−10.72%) |
Jul 20, 2026 14w ago | Insider Cluster | $186.49 $171.72 | ▼ −7.92% | ▼ −11.89% | $166.49 (−10.72%) |
Jul 16, 2026 14w ago | 144 | $186.00 $169.25 | ▼ −9.01% | ▼ −13.69% | $166.49 (−10.49%) |
Jul 15, 2026 14w ago | Insider Cluster | $189.05 $168.88 | ▼ −10.67% | ▼ −14.38% | $166.49 (−11.93%) |
Jul 8, 2026 15w ago | Press Release | $188.26 $170.68 | ▼ −9.34% | ▼ −10.97% | $166.49 (−11.56%) |
Apr 23, 2026 26w ago | 144 | $161.10 $186.49 | ▲ +15.76% | ▲ +10.68% | $166.49 (+3.35%) |
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