PriceSmart (PSMT) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 8th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of $1.4776 billion for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January 7th. The company reported $1.29 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.28 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. PriceSmart had a net margin of 2.79% and a return on equity of 12.20%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.21 EPS.

PriceSmart Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PSMT opened at $150.50 on Wednesday. PriceSmart has a 12 month low of $81.25 and a 12 month high of $158.01. The business’s 50 day moving average is $149.10 and its two-hundred day moving average is $132.40. The company has a market cap of $4.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.71 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11.

PriceSmart Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a $0.70 dividend. This represents a yield of 89.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 17th. PriceSmart’s dividend payout ratio is 28.57%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on PSMT. Weiss Ratings upgraded PriceSmart from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (a-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Wall Street Zen downgraded PriceSmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, PriceSmart has an average rating of “Strong Buy”.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Beatriz V. Infante sold 1,995 shares of PriceSmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.87, for a total value of $273,055.65. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 10,879 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,489,008.73. This trade represents a 15.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Leon C. Janks sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $137.29, for a total value of $411,870.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 30,734 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,219,470.86. The trade was a 8.89% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 16,671 shares of company stock worth $2,283,051 in the last three months. 17.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On PriceSmart

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of PSMT. UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in PriceSmart by 76.0% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 227 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of PriceSmart by 560.0% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 297 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 252 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its position in shares of PriceSmart by 57.2% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 492 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of PriceSmart by 27.4% in the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 516 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after acquiring an additional 111 shares during the period. Finally, Advisors Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of PriceSmart by 124.2% in the first quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 668 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 370 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.46% of the company’s stock.

PriceSmart Company Profile

PriceSmart, Inc (NASDAQ: PSMT) is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in membership warehouse clubs. Founded in 1993, the company operates under a business model that offers bulk quantities of goods at discounted prices to individuals and businesses that purchase annual memberships. PriceSmart’s value proposition centers on low-cost operations, high-volume purchasing, and a no-frills shopping environment designed to pass savings directly to its members.

The company’s product assortment covers a broad range of merchandise categories, including groceries and fresh produce, household essentials, electronics, appliances, office supplies, furniture, and health and beauty items.