PriceSmart
Runs membership warehouse clubs for households and businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Sells groceries, fresh food, general merchandise, and selected health services through membership warehouse clubs across Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. Merchandise sales drive revenue, while annual membership fees reinforce a limited-assortment, large-pack model built for households and businesses.
Operates membership warehouse clubs across Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia, serving households and businesses with consumables, fresh food, hardlines, softlines, prepared food, bakery, and selected optical, pharmacy, and audiology services. Merchandise sales provide most revenue, while annual memberships support the low-margin club model and online ordering extends it to pickup and delivery.
A limited assortment, large pack sizes, and regional distribution network keep stocking and operating costs lean. Local buying teams balance regionally sourced goods with imports, including Member's Selection private-label products, for markets that differ in tastes, regulations, and logistics.
Nearly all revenue comes from international operations. Results therefore depend on local currencies, customs and product rules, reliable ocean and overland supply chains, and the ability to secure permitted sites as the club network expands.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date +37.3% · Average volume (30d) 248.6K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Jefferies | Reiterate | Buy | $90 | $198 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026Q3 FY26 | $1.32 | $1.28 | −3.0% | $1.43B | $1.48B | +3.4% | −0.45% |
| Apr 8, 2026Q2 FY26 | $1.57 | $1.62 | +3.2% | $1.48B | $1.50B | +1.4% | +2.91% |
| Jan 7, 2026Q1 FY26 | $1.35 | $1.29 | −4.4% | $1.35B | $1.38B | +2.3% | +4.55% |
| Oct 30, 2025Q4 FY25 | $1.10 | $1.02 | −7.3% | $1.33B | $1.33B | +0.1% | −6.48% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.36B | $1.32B | $1.33B | $1.38B | $1.50B | $1.48B | |
| Gross profit | $233.8M | $229.7M | $231.9M | $244.4M | $265.1M | $262.2M | |
| Operating income | $66.5M | $56.8M | $54.1M | $63.3M | $75.9M | $65.6M | |
| Net income | $43.6M | $34.2M | $30.7M | $38.9M | $49.1M | $39.7M | |
| Diluted EPS | $1.45 | $1.14 | $1.02 | $1.29 | $1.62 | $1.28 | |
| Gross margin | 17.1% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 17.7% | |
| Operating margin | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $3.62B · FY22 $4.07B · FY23 $4.41B · FY24 $4.91B · FY25 $5.27B
Revenue by product · Q3 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q3 FY26
Balance sheet, May 31, 2026Cash & short-term investments $322.2M · Total debt $325.5M · Total assets $2.60B · Shareholders' equity $1.39B
Dividends
Raised for 11 straight years — most recently to $0.70 from $0.63 in Feb 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 17 | Aug 31 | $0.70 | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 17 | Feb 27 | $0.70 | raised from $0.63 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15 | Aug 29 | $0.63 | |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18 | Feb 28 | $0.63 | raised from $0.58 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15 | Aug 30 | $0.58 | |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 19 | Apr 30 | $1.00 | special dividend |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 15 | Feb 29 | $0.58 | raised from $0.46 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 15 | Aug 31 | $0.46 |
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 30.86M · Float 27.78M · 90.0% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 4.17M | 13.51% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Price Philanthropies Foundation · 10 percent owner | 2.73M | 8.86% | Form 4 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| FMR LLC | 1.92M | 6.23% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Persons. | 1.84M | 6.00% | 13G | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 1.76M | 5.69% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Francisco Velasco | officer: EVP - CLO, CRCO | −338 | $177.87 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Sherry S. Bahrambeygui | director | −3,499 | $197.38 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Sherry S. Bahrambeygui | director | −1,000 | $194.46 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Sherry S. Bahrambeygui | director | −1,000 | $192.66 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Sherry S. Bahrambeygui | director | −1,100 | $192.29 |
Peers
- MercadoLibre
Regional marketplace and logistics pressure
- Amazon
Cross-border online assortment and delivery threat
- Sysco
Costa Rica foodservice and cash-and-carry B2B pressure
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceSmart | $169.34 | −0.03% | $5.23B | 32.5 | 27.7 | 0.9 | +12.5% |
| MercadoLibre | $1,962.01 | −0.29% | $99.68B | 53.5 | 45.6 | 2.8 | +50.2% |
| Amazon | $266.10 | −0.11% | $2.87T | 21.4 | 28.5 | 3.7 | +19.6% |
| Sysco | $82.10 | +0.20% | $39.18B | 22.4 | 16.2 | 0.5 | +4.7% |
| Median | 22.4 | 28.5 | 2.8 | +19.6% |