PriceSmart Reports 10.6% Net Merchandise Sales Growth in Q1 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Significant Sales Growth: PriceSmart's net merchandise sales increased by 10.6% in Q1 2026, reaching $1.35 billion, indicating strong market demand in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Revenue Increase: Total revenues rose by 9.9% year-over-year to $1.38 billion in the first quarter, reflecting the company's success in expanding market share and enhancing its customer base.
- Improved Profitability: Operating income increased from $58.3 million to $62.9 million, with net income rising 7.3% to $40.2 million, demonstrating improvements in cost control and operational efficiency.
- Expansion Plans: The company plans to open its tenth warehouse club in Costa Rica in fall 2026, further strengthening its presence in Central America and expected to drive future revenue growth.
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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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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.
PriceSmart (PSMT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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