PriceSmart (PSMT) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) is expected to be releasing its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 7th. Analysts expect PriceSmart to post earnings of $1.28 per share and revenue of $1.3566 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The company reported $1.02 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.10 by ($0.08). The company had revenue of $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.33 billion. PriceSmart had a return on equity of 12.34% and a net margin of 2.81%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.94 EPS.

PriceSmart Stock Down 0.7%

PriceSmart stock opened at $122.98 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $122.15 and its 200 day moving average price is $115.28. The company has a quick ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The firm has a market cap of $3.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.51 and a beta of 0.76. PriceSmart has a 52 week low of $81.25 and a 52 week high of $131.46.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Paul Kovaleski sold 1,305 shares of PriceSmart stock in a transaction on Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.55, for a total value of $149,487.75. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,938,135.95. The trade was a 2.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Francisco Velasco sold 550 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.82, for a total value of $67,551.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 80,548 shares in the company, valued at $9,892,905.36. This trade represents a 0.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 12,706 shares of company stock worth $1,467,980 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 17.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PriceSmart

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in PriceSmart by 560.0% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 297 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 252 shares during the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of PriceSmart by 57.2% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 492 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of PriceSmart by 124.2% during the 1st quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 668 shares of the company’s stock valued at $59,000 after buying an additional 370 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of PriceSmart by 27.4% during the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 516 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after buying an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of PriceSmart by 293.9% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 776 shares of the company’s stock worth $82,000 after buying an additional 579 shares during the last quarter. 80.46% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently weighed in on PSMT. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of PriceSmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (a-)” rating on shares of PriceSmart in a research note on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Strong Buy”.

About PriceSmart

PriceSmart, Inc (NASDAQ: PSMT) is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in membership warehouse clubs. Founded in 1993, the company operates under a business model that offers bulk quantities of goods at discounted prices to individuals and businesses that purchase annual memberships. PriceSmart’s value proposition centers on low-cost operations, high-volume purchasing, and a no-frills shopping environment designed to pass savings directly to its members.

The company’s product assortment covers a broad range of merchandise categories, including groceries and fresh produce, household essentials, electronics, appliances, office supplies, furniture, and health and beauty items.