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PriceSmart — Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Earnings Summary

  • Total revenues rose 13.9% year-over-year to $1.52 billion for the quarter and 11.5% to $5.88 billion year-to-date, driven by a 13.8% increase in net merchandise sales and a 12.2% rise in comparable sales for clubs open over 13.5 months.
  • Net income increased 19.3% to $37.6 million ($1.21 per diluted share) in the quarter and 12.6% to $166.6 million ($5.40 per diluted share) for the full fiscal year, while operating income grew to $57.0 million and $261.0 million respectively.
  • The company expanded its footprint to 59 clubs across 12 countries and one U.S. territory, opening a third location in Jamaica in October 2026 and planning four additional openings in Jamaica, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Chile by spring 2027 to reach 63 total clubs.
  • Balance sheet improvements included a reduction in long-term debt to $103.0 million from $147.9 million, an increase in total stockholders' equity to $1.46 billion, and a rise in short-term investments to $111.4 million.
Company
PRICESMART INC
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores