PriceSmart, Inc. $PSMT reported a solid fourth quarter in fiscal 2026, with revenue rising to $1.52 billion, up 13.9% from a year ago and slightly above Wall Street’s estimate. Gross profit increased 15.1% to $266.8 million, while operating profit climbed 8.1% to $57.0 million.
Bottom-line performance was stronger than the top line. Net income attributable to common shareholders rose 19.3% to $37.6 million, and diluted earnings per share improved 18.6% to $1.21. That came in just below the consensus estimate of $1.24.
Cash generation also strengthened during the quarter. Operating cash flow jumped 40.6% to $115.5 million, helping support continued investment in the business. Capital spending increased as well, with purchases of property, plant and equipment totaling $67.3 million.
- Revenue: $1.52 billion, up 13.9%
- Gross profit: $266.8 million, up 15.1%
- Net income: $37.6 million, up 19.3%
- Diluted EPS: $1.21, up 18.6%
- Operating cash flow: $115.5 million, up 40.6%
On the balance sheet, cash and cash equivalents stood at $220.8 million, while total liabilities were $1.15 billion. Overall, the quarter showed continued revenue growth, improving profitability, and stronger cash flow for PriceSmart.
Note: This financials data is sourced from a third-party provider and has not been independently verified by Quiver.
PriceSmart, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
PriceSmart, Inc. insiders have traded $PSMT stock on the open market 24 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 24 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $PSMT stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- ROBERT E PRICE has made 0 purchases and 6 sales selling 21,254 shares for an estimated $3,980,010.
- SHERRY S. BAHRAMBEYGUI has made 0 purchases and 13 sales selling 9,099 shares for an estimated $1,767,835.
- EDGAR ZURCHER sold 2,259 shares for an estimated $350,529
- BEATRIZ V INFANTE sold 800 shares for an estimated $156,784
- FRANCISCO VELASCO (EVP - CLO, CRCO) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 676 shares for an estimated $113,713.
- GORDON H. HANSON sold 635 shares for an estimated $100,076
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. You can access data on insider stock transactions through the Quiver Quantitative API insider transaction endpoint.
PriceSmart, Inc. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 204 institutional investors add shares of PriceSmart, Inc. stock to their portfolio, and 143 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- SIXTH STREET PARTNERS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P. added 377,111 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $73,664,862
- FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC added 310,077 shares (+286.9%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $60,570,441
- AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC removed 304,887 shares (-21.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $59,556,626
- MORGAN STANLEY added 289,617 shares (+59.7%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $56,573,784
- VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC removed 287,809 shares (-50.1%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $56,220,610
- WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC added 272,127 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $53,157,288
- VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC added 227,968 shares (+5204.7%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $44,531,269
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