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NASDAQ: PSMT Consumer Staples Discount Stores 🔎 Screen
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$5.2B
Market Cap
22.3
P/E
1.69
PEG
13.8%
ROCE
12.5%
ROE
0.23
D/E
4.4%
OPM
-11.0%
% from 52W High
78
α RS
🔍 PSMT is showing a high-conviction setup because it matches 3 of 37 tracked screener presets, Sector RRG has Consumer Staples in the Leading quadrant with the trail still strengthening, and RS Rating is 78. Net: Broad signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction RRG RS Rating
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Conviction 3/37 · Consumer Staples in Leading quadrant · RS Rating 78
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PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia.

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📊 MIXED PriceSmart Q2 2026: Net sales up 9.9%, membership renewal at all-time high 90.2%
Revenue & Profitability
For Q2 2026, net merchandise sales increased 9.9% (7.8% constant currency) to approximately $1.5 billion. Operating income rose 15.6% to $75.4 million, and net income grew 11.7% to $49.1 million ($1.62 per diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA was $99.7 million, up 14.6% year-over-year. For the first six months, net sales reached over $2.8 billion, operating income $138.3 million, and net income $89.3 million ($2.91 per diluted share).
Outlook
Management expressed confidence in the company's momentum going into the second half of fiscal 2026. However, they noted macro headwinds including currency volatility, evolving U.S. tariff policy (which does not directly impact PriceSmart as most goods are not nationalized in the U.S.), and potential impacts from the military conflict with Iran on fuel costs and supply chain. No material impact from remittances deceleration has been observed yet, but the company is monitoring the situation.
Growth Drivers
Key growth levers include Colombia, where comparable net merchandise sales grew 31.3% (14.7% constant currency) contributing 360 bps to consolidated comps; digital channel sales reached $94.1 million (up 23.4%, 6.4% of total sales); and membership income growth driven by Platinum upgrades. Fresh proteins (seafood, poultry, meat) grew over 15%, non-foods increased 12.4%, and food service/bakery rose 12.2%. Average ticket increased 2.2% and transactions grew 7.5%.
Balance Sheet & CapEx
Capital expenditures increased by $25.5 million in the first six months of fiscal 2026 versus the prior year, primarily for property and equipment. Specific investments include new club construction (e.g., La Romana, Montego Bay, South Camp Road Kingston, Ciudad Quesada, Villa Nueva), distribution center openings (Trinidad, Colombia, Jamaica, Dominican Republic), supply chain technology (RELEX forecasting, E2open global trade platform), IT infrastructure (ELERA POS system rollout, Workday HCM, mobile app migration to native iOS/Android), and sustainable building features (solar panels, CO2 refrigeration, energy management).
Margins
Total gross margin as a percentage of net merchandise sales increased 50 basis points to 16.1%, driven by favorable product mix (shift to higher-margin fresh and non-food categories) and cost savings from Asia consolidation. Total revenue margins improved 60 bps to 17.7% of total revenue. SG&A expenses increased 30 bps to 12.7% of revenue due to Colombian peso appreciation, technology investments, and executive compensation. Operating income margin improved to 5.04% of net sales? (75.4M/1.5B ≈5%) but specific operating margin percentage not explicitly stated.
Key Risks
Management flagged several risks: ongoing U.S. tariff policy (though not currently impacting cost structure), potential supply chain disruptions from the Iran conflict (fuel costs, transportation delays), currency volatility (especially Colombian peso appreciation affecting SG&A and unrealized FX losses in Costa Rica), and possible reductions in consumer demand from higher fuel prices in some markets. Analysts inquired about remittances deceleration, which management acknowledged but said they have not yet seen impacts, and noted natural protection from membership demographics.
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Q3 2026 Q3 2026 2026-07-09
Strong Q3 results with double-digit sales and earnings growth, margin expansion, and robust membership gains. Expansion into Chile and new club openings drive future growth, while digital sales and operational investments support ongoing momentum.
Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-04-09
Q2 FY2026 saw strong sales and membership growth, with net merchandise sales up 9.9% and record renewal rates. Gross margin and net income improved, driven by product mix and operational efficiencies. Expansion and digital investments continue, with no material macro or supply chain impacts observed.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-01-08
Q1 saw double-digit sales growth, strong membership gains, and robust digital sales. Gross margin held steady, while investments in technology and real estate expanded. Colombia led segment growth, and new club openings and supply chain upgrades are on track.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2025-10-31
Strong sales and membership growth drove record revenues and net income, with digital and private label expansion supporting results. New club openings and technology investments position the company for continued growth in fiscal 2026.
Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-07-14
Q3 saw 8% sales growth, margin expansion, and strong digital gains, with new clubs opening and Chile under evaluation for entry. Leadership transitions and strategic investments in logistics and technology support continued growth.
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