PriceSmart Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
PriceSmart has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 10.6%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 12.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.4% per year. PriceSmart's return on equity is 11.7%, and it has net margins of 2.8%.
Key information
10.64%
Earnings growth rate
11.01%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 10.91% |
| Revenue growth rate | 9.37% |
| Return on equity | 11.70% |
| Net Margin | 2.76% |
| Last Earnings Update | 28 Feb 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
PSMT: Higher 2026 Dividend And Mixed Margin Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts now estimate PriceSmart’s fair value at about $153.33 per share, up from $143. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, even as some research has turned more cautious on the stock.PriceSmart: Membership Income Momentum Is Valuable
Apr 12PSMT: Higher 2026 Dividend And Stable Assumptions Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts maintained PriceSmart's fair value estimate at $143.00 per share, making only slight adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This reflects fine-tuning of their models rather than a change in their overall view.PSMT: Higher 2026 Dividend And Steady Assumptions Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts kept PriceSmart's fair value estimate steady at $143.00, citing only minor tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that did not materially shift their overall price target view. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved an annual cash dividend of $1.40 per share for 2026, to be paid in two installments of $0.70 per share on February 27 and August 31, 2026, to holders of record as of February 17 and August 17, 2026 respectively (Key Developments).PSMT: Higher Dividend Increase And Stable Assumptions Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have maintained their $143 price target on PriceSmart with only minor adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E to reflect updated model inputs rather than a change in their overall view. What's in the News PriceSmart declared an annual cash dividend of $1.40 per share, to be paid in two installments of $0.70 per share on February 27, 2026 and August 31, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively (Key Developments).PSMT: Higher Dividend And Steady Assumptions Will Support Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Analysts kept PriceSmart's fair value estimate steady at $143, reflecting broadly unchanged assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E. This signals a consistent view of the stock's risk and return profile.PSMT: Dividend Increase And Stable Assumptions Will Support Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Analysts now hold their price target for PriceSmart at US$143.00, with the unchanged figure reflecting largely stable views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. What's in the News PriceSmart, Inc.PSMT: Wellness Offerings And Clubs Will Support Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Analysts now set their PriceSmart fair value estimate at US$143.00, up from US$123.33. This reflects updated views on slightly higher revenue growth expectations and a somewhat richer future P/E assumption, while keeping discount rate and margin outlooks broadly similar.PSMT: Wellness Beverages And Membership Clubs Will Support Steady Long-Term Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on PriceSmart from US$120 to about US$123, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Synergy CHC Corp.Is PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) A Risky Investment?
Jan 06
PSMT: Wellness Beverage Expansion Will Support Stable Long-Term Earnings Outlook
Analysts have nudged their PriceSmart price target marginally higher to reflect a modestly stronger long term earnings outlook, with only fractional adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P E assumptions. This leaves the fair value estimate effectively unchanged at approximately 120 dollars per share.We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT)
Dec 19PSMT: Wellness Beverage Partnership And Club Network Will Support Fair Value
Narrative Update on PriceSmart Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for PriceSmart at $120.00 per share, with only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that leave their overall valuation and conviction essentially unchanged. What's in the News Synergy CHC Corp.PSMT: Upcoming Club Expansion and Wellness Beverages Will Support Fair Value
Analysts have reaffirmed PriceSmart's fair value at $120.00, citing small changes in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future price-to-earnings estimates as the basis for retaining their price target. What's in the News PriceSmart will introduce the FOCUSfactor Focus + Energy 12-pack beverage across 47 clubs in 13 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, reaching more than 3 million members (Key Developments).PSMT: New Latin American Club Openings Will Expand Regional Reach
Analysts have raised their price target for PriceSmart from $116.67 to $120.00, citing modest improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margin, even though the discount rate is slightly higher. What's in the News PriceSmart will introduce FOCUSfactor Focus + Energy 12-packs across 47 clubs in 13 Latin American and Caribbean countries, reaching over 3 million members (Key Developments).Here's Why We Think PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Oct 22Club Rollout And Chile Expansion Will Unlock New Markets
Despite a moderation in consensus revenue growth forecasts, PriceSmart’s higher net profit margin has supported a modest increase in its analyst price target to $116.67. What's in the News PriceSmart opened its seventh warehouse club in Guatemala, bringing its total to 56 clubs.PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Aug 20PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Aug 02Club Rollout And Chile Expansion Will Unlock New Markets
Accelerated expansion and logistics enhancements support broader market presence, operational efficiency, and higher profitability through improved supply chains and club rollouts.PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.63
Jul 18PriceSmart's (NASDAQ:PSMT) Dividend Will Be $0.63
Jul 04Should You Investigate PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) At US$106?
Jun 30PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.63
Jun 02PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Jun 01If EPS Growth Is Important To You, PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Presents An Opportunity
May 09PriceSmart, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PSMT) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Apr 01PriceSmart: Needs To Be More Aggressive In Expanding
Mar 19Is PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) A Risky Investment?
Mar 17PriceSmart's (NASDAQ:PSMT) Dividend Will Be $0.63
Mar 04PriceSmart's (NASDAQ:PSMT) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Feb 26PriceSmart: Warehouse Club Operator With Further Upside Potential
Jan 14Here's Why We Think PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Well Worth Watching
Dec 31PriceSmart Is Still On Sale At These Levels
Dec 25At US$91.60, Is PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Worth Looking At Closely?
Dec 07PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Nov 23PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Oct 30PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Oct 17Here's Why PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Sep 17Why PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Could Be Worth Watching
Sep 04PriceSmart, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PSMT) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
Aug 19PriceSmart: Quality Retailer At A Fair Valuation
Jul 31PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.58
Jul 22Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT)
Jul 13Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How PriceSmart makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | 5,527 | 153 | 719 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 25 | 5,395 | 147 | 697 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 25 | 5,270 | 145 | 677 | 0 |
| 31 May 25 | 5,165 | 143 | 662 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 25 | 5,077 | 141 | 649 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 24 | 5,005 | 136 | 638 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 24 | 4,914 | 137 | 624 | 0 |
| 31 May 24 | 4,806 | 124 | 609 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 24 | 4,673 | 121 | 590 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 23 | 4,524 | 113 | 570 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 23 | 4,412 | 108 | 553 | 0 |
| 31 May 23 | 4,315 | 116 | 541 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 23 | 4,249 | 106 | 528 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 22 | 4,146 | 106 | 519 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 22 | 4,066 | 103 | 513 | 0 |
| 31 May 22 | 3,954 | 99 | 508 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 22 | 3,819 | 103 | 503 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 21 | 3,718 | 99 | 497 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 21 | 3,620 | 97 | 486 | 0 |
| 31 May 21 | 3,521 | 97 | 468 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 21 | 3,426 | 88 | 449 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 20 | 3,395 | 85 | 438 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 20 | 3,329 | 77 | 432 | 0 |
| 31 May 20 | 3,317 | 78 | 426 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 20 | 3,305 | 79 | 428 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 19 | 3,253 | 78 | 417 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 19 | 3,224 | 72 | 412 | 0 |
| 31 May 19 | 3,200 | 71 | 402 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 19 | 3,194 | 75 | 398 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 18 | 3,179 | 66 | 389 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 18 | 3,167 | 73 | 381 | 0 |
| 31 May 18 | 3,122 | 74 | 368 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 18 | 3,070 | 74 | 352 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 17 | 3,024 | 87 | 345 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 17 | 2,997 | 89 | 339 | 0 |
| 31 May 17 | 2,974 | 92 | 334 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 17 | 2,948 | 90 | 328 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 16 | 2,933 | 88 | 323 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 16 | 2,905 | 87 | 318 | 0 |
| 31 May 16 | 2,893 | 88 | 314 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 16 | 2,886 | 92 | 310 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 15 | 2,858 | 91 | 305 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 15 | 2,803 | 88 | 301 | 0 |
| 31 May 15 | 2,726 | 87 | 292 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PSMT has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PSMT's current net profit margins (2.8%) are lower than last year (2.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PSMT's earnings have grown by 10.6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PSMT's earnings growth over the past year (8.6%) is below its 5-year average (10.6% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: PSMT earnings growth over the past year (8.6%) exceeded the Consumer Retailing industry 8.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: PSMT's Return on Equity (11.7%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 23:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/31 |
Data Sources
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
PriceSmart, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ronald Bookbinder | Benchmark Company |
| David Strasser | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Pedro Baptista | Jefferies LLC |