PriceSmart (PSMT) Stock Overview
Owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
PriceSmart, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$159.26 |
| 52 Week High | US$165.46 |
| 52 Week Low | US$99.98 |
| Beta | 0.78 |
| 1 Month Change | -1.56% |
| 3 Month Change | 4.38% |
| 1 Year Change | 49.51% |
| 3 Year Change | 116.00% |
| 5 Year Change | 84.24% |
| Change since IPO | 1,125.08% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 14
PriceSmart Trading Very Pricey
Summary PriceSmart trades at a stretched 29x FY2026 EPS, well above historical and S&P 500 multiples. Recent earnings beats were almost entirely driven by unpredictable FX tailwinds, not core operational outperformance. Consensus estimates require aggressive margin and per-store earnings expansion, demanding near-flawless execution for a low-margin retailer. Current valuation discounts near-perfect execution, with material downside risk if margin expansion or FX tailwinds do not persist. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 12
PSMT: Downgrade And Steady Long Term Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their PriceSmart target slightly to $153.33, reflecting a more cautious stance after a recent downgrade, while keeping their long term assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious tone around PriceSmart, with the trimmed target to $153.33 reflecting concerns about execution risks and how current expectations line up with the stock's valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 27
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.Narrative Update • Apr 09
PSMT: 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.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 14
PriceSmart Trading Very Pricey
Summary PriceSmart trades at a stretched 29x FY2026 EPS, well above historical and S&P 500 multiples. Recent earnings beats were almost entirely driven by unpredictable FX tailwinds, not core operational outperformance. Consensus estimates require aggressive margin and per-store earnings expansion, demanding near-flawless execution for a low-margin retailer. Current valuation discounts near-perfect execution, with material downside risk if margin expansion or FX tailwinds do not persist. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 12
PSMT: Downgrade And Steady Long Term Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their PriceSmart target slightly to $153.33, reflecting a more cautious stance after a recent downgrade, while keeping their long term assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious tone around PriceSmart, with the trimmed target to $153.33 reflecting concerns about execution risks and how current expectations line up with the stock's valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 27
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.Narrative Update • Apr 09
PSMT: 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.Narrative Update • Mar 26
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).Narrative Update • Mar 11
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).Narrative Update • Feb 25
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.Narrative Update • Feb 10
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.Narrative Update • Jan 27
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.Narrative Update • Jan 12
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.Analysis Article • Jan 06
Is PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Dec 24
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.Analysis Article • Dec 19
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? In a...Narrative Update • Dec 10
PSMT: 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.Narrative Update • Nov 26
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).Narrative Update • Nov 12
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).Analysis Article • Oct 22
Here's Why We Think PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Sep 25
Club 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.Analysis Article • Aug 20
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 02
PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
PriceSmart, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23x might make it look like a sell right now...New Narrative • Jul 20
Club 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.Analysis Article • Jul 18
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.63
The board of PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.63 per share on the 29th...Analysis Article • Jul 04
PriceSmart's (NASDAQ:PSMT) Dividend Will Be $0.63
PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) will pay a dividend of $0.63 on the 29th of August. Based on this payment, the...Analysis Article • Jun 30
Should You Investigate PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) At US$106?
PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 30% in...Analysis Article • Jun 02
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.63
The board of PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 29th of August, with...Analysis Article • Jun 01
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • May 09
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Presents An Opportunity
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Apr 01
PriceSmart, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PSMT) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
There wouldn't be many who think PriceSmart, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.3x is...Seeking Alpha • Mar 19
PriceSmart: Needs To Be More Aggressive In Expanding
Summary PriceSmart, Inc. showed solid performance in 2024 with 11% sales growth, steady margins, and improving ROA and ROE, indicating efficient asset and capital utilization. The company's strong balance sheet, with ample cash and low debt, supports potential aggressive expansion, though current plans seem conservative. Online sales surged by 21.1% in Q1 '25, and expansion in health services and membership fee increases could drive future revenue growth. Despite promising growth prospects, uncertainties like tariffs and regional economic stability make me cautious about starting a position in PSMT stock in 2025. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 17
Is PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Mar 04
PriceSmart's (NASDAQ:PSMT) Dividend Will Be $0.63
The board of PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.63 per share on the 29th...Analysis Article • Feb 26
PriceSmart's (NASDAQ:PSMT) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Seeking Alpha • Jan 14
PriceSmart: Warehouse Club Operator With Further Upside Potential
Summary PriceSmart, Inc owns and operates warehouse clubs primarily in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. The company benefits from a lack of competition in its operating markets from U.S. giants, such as Costco. The stock continues to trade a discounted trading multiple despite ongoing investments in club expansion and rising membership growth. I continue to view shares as an attractive buy for those seeking portfolio diversification. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 31
Here's Why We Think PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Seeking Alpha • Dec 25
PriceSmart Is Still On Sale At These Levels
Summary PriceSmart has seen a 60.2% stock increase since December 2022, outperforming the S&P 500, and remains attractively priced compared to similar firms. The company operates 54 warehouse clubs in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, with plans to open two more locations. Revenue grew from $4.06 billion in 2022 to $4.91 billion in 2024, driven by more locations, higher membership, and increased comparable store sales. Despite significant stock price growth, PriceSmart shares are still a 'buy' due to continued growth, attractive pricing, and strong financial performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 07
At US$91.60, Is PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Worth Looking At Closely?
PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of...Analysis Article • Nov 23
PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 19x in the United States, you could be forgiven for...Analysis Article • Oct 30
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Oct 17
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Sep 17
Here's Why PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Sep 04
Why PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) Could Be Worth Watching
While PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price...Analysis Article • Aug 19
PriceSmart, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PSMT) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Jul 31
PriceSmart: Quality Retailer At A Fair Valuation
Summary I think PriceSmart is a high-quality growth company at a reasonable price and am long the stock. PriceSmart, the "Costco of Central America," has a solid business model with loyal customers, stable profit margins, and a growing store footprint. PriceSmart primarily operates in Central America and Colombia. It currently has 54 stores and is opening 3-4 stores per year. New stores earn an 11% return on investment. Despite growing revenues and profits by over 10% per year, PriceSmart's share price and valuation multiples have lagged competitors like Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 22
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.58
PriceSmart, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSMT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.58 per share on the 30th of August...Shareholder Returns
| PSMT | US Consumer Retailing | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.5% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 49.5% | 19.2% | 24.1% |
Return vs Industry: PSMT exceeded the US Consumer Retailing industry which returned 19.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PSMT exceeded the US Market which returned 24.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PSMT volatility | |
|---|---|
| PSMT Average Weekly Movement | 4.3% |
| Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement | 5.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: PSMT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: PSMT's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 13,000 | David Price | www.pricesmart.com |
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 merchandise and consumable and non-consumable products under the Member’s Selection brand, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids, meat, produce, deli, seafood, and poultry. It also offers electronics, large and small appliances, automotive, hardware, sporting goods, seasonal products, clothing, domestic, and home furnishing products.
PriceSmart, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| PSMT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.80b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$152.80m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$5.53b |
31.4x
P/E Ratio0.9x
P/S RatioIs PSMT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PSMT income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$5.53b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.56b |
| Gross Profit | US$971.03m |
| Other Expenses | US$818.23m |
| Earnings | US$152.80m |
Last Reported Earnings
Feb 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.07 |
| Gross Margin | 17.57% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.76% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 12.9% |
How did PSMT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.9%
Current Dividend Yield26%
Payout RatioDoes PSMT pay a reliable dividends?
See PSMT dividend history and benchmarks| PriceSmart dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Aug 17 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Aug 31 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 90 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 104 days |
Does PSMT pay a reliable dividends?
See PSMT dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 11:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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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 |