NASDAQ:PSMT

PriceSmart (PSMT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$84.89
-0.51 (-0.60%)
(As of 05/10/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$84.63
$85.39
50-Day Range
$78.20
$85.76
52-Week Range
$61.82
$86.90
Volume
81,776 shs
Average Volume
200,769 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.61 billion
P/E Ratio
21.33
Dividend Yield
1.37%
Price Target
$90.00

PriceSmart MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.0% Upside
$90.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.97% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.82
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.01mentions of PriceSmart in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.60 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.79%
From $4.64 to $5.28 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.47 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

43rd out of 203 stocks

Variety Stores Industry

5th out of 11 stocks

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About PriceSmart Stock (NASDAQ:PSMT)

PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. The company provides basic and private label consumer products under the Member's Selection brand, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids, meat, produce, deli, seafood, and poultry. It offers electronics, large and small appliances, automotive, hardware, sporting goods, seasonal products, clothing, domestics, and home furnishing products. In addition, the company offers food and bakery services, as well as health services, such as optical, audiology, and pharmacy. Further, it operates an e-commerce platform for online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery services. PriceSmart, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

PSMT Stock Price History

PSMT Stock News Headlines

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Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
PriceSmart Could Be the Smartest Buy of the Year
PriceSmart's NASDAQ: PSMT shares soared on the Q2 results and outlook but did not hold the gains. As ominous as the candle is, the pullback is an attractive entry point that may be among the smartest buys of the year.
PriceSmart Could Be the Smartest Buy of the Year
PriceSmart looks like a smart buy, with shares down 5% after a strong report and favorable outlook. This undervalued stock issued a special dividend worth 1.25%
3 Retail Stocks Gaining Ground and Profits
PriceSmart Inc.
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/29 Dividend
2/14/2024
Dividend Payable
2/29/2024
Last Earnings
4/10/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend
4/18/2024
Dividend Payable
4/30/2024
Today
5/10/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/08/2024
Fiscal Year End
8/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Variety stores
Sub-Industry
Hypermarkets & Super Centers
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:PSMT
CUSIP
74151110
Employees
11,000
Year Founded
1993

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$90.00
High Stock Price Target
$90.00
Low Stock Price Target
$90.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+6.0%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$109.21 million
Pretax Margin
3.96%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.67 billion
Cash Flow
$6.61 per share
Book Value
$35.65 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
24,990,000
Market Cap
$2.61 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.92

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PSMT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell PriceSmart stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PriceSmart in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" PSMT shares.
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What is PriceSmart's stock price target for 2024?

1 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for PriceSmart's stock. Their PSMT share price targets range from $90.00 to $90.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $90.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have PSMT shares performed in 2024?

PriceSmart's stock was trading at $75.78 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, PSMT stock has increased by 12.0% and is now trading at $84.89.
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When is PriceSmart's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 8th 2024.
View our PSMT earnings forecast
.

How were PriceSmart's earnings last quarter?

PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 10th. The company reported $1.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.24 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.28 billion. PriceSmart had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.85% and a net margin of 2.62%. PriceSmart's revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.25 earnings per share.

How often does PriceSmart pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PriceSmart?

PriceSmart declared a None dividend on Wednesday, April 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 19th will be paid a dividend of $1.00 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 18th.
Read our dividend analysis for PSMT
.

Is PriceSmart a good dividend stock?

PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.41%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 29.15%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, PSMT will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.97% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for PSMT.

What ETFs hold PriceSmart's stock?
What is Jose Luis Laparte's approval rating as PriceSmart's CEO?

21 employees have rated PriceSmart Chief Executive Officer Jose Luis Laparte on Glassdoor.com. Jose Luis Laparte has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Jose Luis Laparte in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of PriceSmart own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other PriceSmart investors own include Salesforce (CRM), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Visa (V), Home Depot (HD) and Starbucks (SBUX).

Who are PriceSmart's major shareholders?

PriceSmart's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.16%), LSV Asset Management (0.59%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.44%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.35%), Swiss National Bank (0.17%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Ana Luisa Bianchi, Chong Jesus Von, Christopher S Souhrada, Edgar Zurcher, Francisco Velasco, Frank Ramon Diaz, Gordon H Hanson, John D Hildebrandt, Juan Ignacio Biehl, Nicolas Maslowski, Paul Kovaleski, Philanthropies Foundatio Price, Robert E Price, Robert E Price, Rodrigo Calvo and Sherry S Bahrambeygui.
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How do I buy shares of PriceSmart?

Shares of PSMT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:PSMT) was last updated on 5/10/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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