PriceSmart Packs A Punch: Q3 Earnings Soar Past Estimates with Solid Sales Growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 11 2024
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Source: Benzinga
- PriceSmart, Inc. Financial Performance: PriceSmart reported strong third-quarter FY24 results with revenue growth, increased merchandise sales, operating income rise, and adjusted EPS exceeding consensus.
- Investment Considerations for PriceSmart: Investors are advised to assess future trajectory by considering factors like earnings expectations, historical performance, and analyst price targets indicating potential upside.
Analyst Views on PSMT
Wall Street analysts forecast PSMT stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PSMT is 134.50 USD with a low forecast of 134.00 USD and a high forecast of 135.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 145.810
Low
134.00
Averages
134.50
High
135.00
Current: 145.810
Low
134.00
Averages
134.50
High
135.00
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About PSMT
PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates United States-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Latin America and the Caribbean, selling merchandise and services. The Company operates 55 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one United States territory (10 in Colombia; nine in Costa Rica; seven in Panama; six in Guatemala; five in the Dominican Republic; four each in Trinidad and El Salvador; three in Honduras; two each in Nicaragua and Jamaica; and one each in Aruba, Barbados and the United States Virgin Islands). Its products include groceries, home, liquor, beer and wine, health and beauty, babies, pets, electronics, hardware and home improvement, the outdoors, small appliances, jewelry and watches and furniture. Its groceries include dairy and eggs, oils, baking and condiments, and beverages. Its home includes cleaning supplies, household paper products, laundry supplies, and home decor. Its health and beauty include skin care, oral care, hair care, and personal grooming.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
