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Pricesmart

Pricesmart Inc is principally engaged in operating U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs that offer consumer goods at low prices. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States, and operates stores in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama, and other regions. The company's revenue consists of net warehouse club sales from merchandise sales, membership income from annual membership fees, export sales, and other income. Its operations consist of four reportable segments; Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, and the United States. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from Central America.

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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points on Friday.
Shares of PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session as the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSMT/earnings">better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</a>
Pricesmart reported quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.13 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.317 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.310 billion.
PriceSmart shares jumped 6.5% to $109.41 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZEPP#NYSE">ZEPP</a>) shares jumped 44.6% to $8.81.</li>
<li>Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEGG#NASDAQ">NEGG</a>) gained 31% to $37.64.</li>
<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) rose 18.5% to $8.04. Shares of drone stocks traded higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.</li>
<li>AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRO#NASDAQ">AIRO</a>) gained 17.7% to $26.11.</li>
<li>Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYET#NASDAQ">RYET</a>) jumped 15% to $17.70. Ruanyun Edai Technology signed a strategic partnership with Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University to scale HanLink across Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) gained 15% to $7.81. Shares of drone stocks traded higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.</li>
<li>Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) surged 12.2% to $51.90. Shares of drone stocks traded higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.</li>
<li>Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) rose 10.6% to $21.83 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) gained 8.4% to $257.60. Shares of drone stocks traded higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.</li>
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PriceSmart Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Red Cat Holdings, Red Cat Holdings, AeroVironment And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

U.S. stock futures declined on Friday after ending marginally higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.
After President Donald Trump imposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46334793/trump-sends-lula-a-letter-imposing-50-tariffs-calls-bolsonaro-trial-a-witch-hunt-brazils-president-hits-back-will-not-accept-any-form-of-tutelage">50% tariffs on Brazil</a>, the country&#8217;s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, issued a warning Thursday about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46359200/brazil-hits-back-at-trumps-tariff-letter-lula-says-if-hes-going-to-charge-us-50-wee-going-to-charge-him-50">potential retaliatory tariffs </a>if the U.S. proceeds with its planned 50% tax on Brazilian imports from Aug. 1.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.38% and the two-year bond was at 3.88%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s</a> projections show markets pricing a 93.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.54% at $622.44, while the QQQ declined 0.47% to $552.86, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Thursday, most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 finished higher, with consumer discretionary, utilities, and energy stocks leading the gains.
Conversely, communication services and information technology sectors bucked the trend, ending the session lower. U.S. stocks settled higher overall, with the S&amp;P 500 hitting an all-time high during the day.
A significant boost came from Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), which surged approximately 12% after reporting second-quarter results that exceeded both earnings and revenue forecasts, signaling a robust demand outlook and igniting a widespread rally across the airline sector.
On the economic front, the U.S. labor market continued to demonstrate resilience, as initial jobless claims decreased to 237,000 last week, surpassing expectations. However, continuing claims increased to 1.965 million, reaching their highest level since 2021.
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Insights From Analysts:
As the trade-related tussle evolves with the U.S. trading partners, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates said that &#8220;There is no doubt that the tariffs the Trump Administration is imposing are controversial, but the countries that cooperate with the U.S., like Australia and Britain, are only being hit with 10% baseline tariffs, which should be largely offset by appreciation in the U.S. dollar in the upcoming months.&#8221;
Highlighting that the tariff revenue to the U.S. Treasury soared to $24.2 billion in May and is now expected to soar to $60 billion or higher per month in the upcoming months, he added, &#8220;I remain in the camp that when all the dust settles, there will be freer trade with fewer tariffs, since many countries cannot fight with the U.S.&#8221;
&#8220;Markets appear to have become desensitized to tariff news,&#8221; said Michelle Gibley, director of international research at the Schwab Center for Financial Research. &#8220;There may be some thought that the rates announced won&#8217;t be the final tariffs—some of the figures seem random and part of a negotiation.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research highlighted that the Warren Buffett Indicator <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46360976/warren-buffett-indicator-soars-to-208-surpassing-dot-com-2008-levels">hit an alarming valuation</a>, indicating a potentially overvalued market, but the U.S. economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience.
He pointed out a fascinating paradox: "The economy won't let us down. Despite numerous crises, real GDP has remained recession-resistant since the Covid lockdown during the first half of 2020."
He emphasizes nearly six years without a recession, despite significant global challenges such as the pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, stricter monetary policies, the Middle East war, and the economic disruption caused by Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs.
Indeed, Yardeni argues, "it really has been the Roaring 2020s so far. Real GDP is at a record high and so is the stock market."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>Monthly U.S. federal budget data will be released at 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) was up 3.35%, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose 2.38%, Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) advanced 2.94%, MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) was 4.20% higher, along with all the other Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) exposed stocks as the cryptocurrency hit a fresh high of $118,403.89 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Several drone-related stocks were also higher after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new orders to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46356963/drone-stocks-fly-as-defense-secretary-fast-tracks-drone-production-deployment">fast-track drone manufacturing</a> and deployment. This includes Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>), which soared 16.08%, AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), which advanced 4.11%, Ageagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#NYSE">UAVS</a>), which was up 9.68%, and Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) higher by 5.47%.</li>
<li>Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) jumped 7.25% after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raising its full-year guidance.</li>
<li>PriceSmart Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) climbed 7.10% higher after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Frequency Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEIM#NASDAQ">FEIM</a>) tumbled 2.12% after reporting earnings of 34 cents per share for the fourth quarter, up from 28 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company&#8217;s sales rose to $19.986 million from $15.576 million.</li>
<li>E2open Parent Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETWO#NYSE">ETWO</a>) was up 0.31% after posting better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and affirming its fiscal year 2026 sales guidance.</li>
<li>WD-40 Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) was 0.093% higher after posting better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its EPS guidance, but narrowed its sales forecast.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.03% to hover around $66.59 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.29% to hover around $3,333.71 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.14% at the 97.7890 level.
Asian markets ended mostly lower on Friday, except China&#8217;s CSI 300 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi, and Australia's ASX 200 indices fell. European markets were lower in early trade.
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<li>Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its full-year guidance. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $1.45 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.37 billion. The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.22 per share, beating estimates of $0.13 per share, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Levi Strauss shares climbed 6.9% to $21.10 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>PriceSmart Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. PriceSmart shares surged 7.1% to $110.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>WD-40 Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2025 EPS guidance, but narrowed its sales forecast. WD-40 shares rose 0.1% to $225.11 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Frequency Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEIM#NASDAQ">FEIM</a>) reported earnings of 34 cents per share for the fourth quarter, up from 28 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company's sales rose to $19.986 million from $15.576 million. Frequency Electronics shares fell 4.3% to $21.69 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Levi Strauss, PriceSmart And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday

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PriceSmart shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results.

Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.13 by 1.33 percent. This is a 5.56 percent increase over earnings of $1.08 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.317 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.310 billion by 0.53 percent. This is a 7.18 percent increase over sales of $1.229 billion the same period last year.

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Pricesmart Q3 EPS $1.14 Beats $1.13 Estimate, Sales $1.317B Beat $1.310B Estimate

Disclosed on July 9, Francisco Velasco, EVP at Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001041803/000162828025034634//Archives/edgar/data/1041803/000162828025034634/0001628280-25-034634-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday outlined that Velasco executed a sale of 550 shares of Pricesmart with a total value of $58,470.
At Thursday morning, Pricesmart shares are up by 0.1%, trading at $102.11.
<h3>Delving into Pricesmart's Background</h3>
Pricesmart Inc is principally engaged in operating U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs that offer consumer goods at low prices. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States, and operates stores in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama, and other regions. The company's revenue consists of net warehouse club sales from merchandise sales, membership income from annual membership fees, export sales, and other income. Its operations consist of four reportable segments; Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, and the United States. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from Central America.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Pricesmart's Financials</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Pricesmart's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.57% as of 28 February, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 17.14%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Pricesmart's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 1.45. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: Pricesmart's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.2, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 21.75, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 0.6 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Pricesmart's EV/EBITDA ratio at 10.52 suggests potential undervaluation, falling below industry averages.
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Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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• Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMPL#NASDAQ">SMPL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $381.21 million. 
• Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.03 per share on revenue of $16.18 billion. 
• Tokyo Lifestyle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKLF#NASDAQ">TKLF</a>) is likely to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2025. 
• Northern Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTIC#NASDAQ">NTIC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $20.70 million. 
• Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $28.47 million. 
• Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $397.06 million. 
• Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $2.88 billion. 
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• E2open Parent Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETWO#NYSE">ETWO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $148.92 million. 
• WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $160.60 million. 
• Vista Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIST#NYSE">VIST</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.15 per share on revenue of $591.60 million. 
• Frequency Electronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEIM#NASDAQ">FEIM</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Levi Strauss (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $1.37 billion. 
• Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLN#NYSE">VLN</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share on revenue of $1.31 billion. 
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Earnings Scheduled For July 10, 2025

Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2025-07-10. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Pricesmart will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.09.
Pricesmart bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.04, leading to a 6.96% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Pricesmart's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q2 2025</th>
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<th>Q4 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.31</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>1.01</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.45</td>
<td>1.21</td>
<td>0.94</td>
<td>1.08</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<h3>Tracking Pricesmart's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Pricesmart were trading at $104.24 as of July 08. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 28.94%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSMT/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Pricesmart visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Earnings Preview: Pricesmart

As PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) gears up to unveil its third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSMT/earnings">earnings on Thursday</a>, all eyes are on the company&#8217;s ability to not only meet but exceed expectations, potentially reshaping investor sentiment and dividend strategies.
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share, up from $1.08 per share in the year-ago period. PriceSmart is projected to report quarterly revenue of $1.31 billion, compared to $1.23 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On May 9, PriceSmart named Gualberto Hernandez as Executive Vice President and CFO.
With the recent buzz around PriceSmart, some investors may also be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends. As of now, PriceSmart offers an annual dividend yield of 1.21%, which is a semi-annual dividend amount of 63 cents per share ($1.26 a year).  
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $496,391 or around 4,762 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $99,236 or around 952 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($1.26 in this case). So, $6,000 / $1.26 = 4,762 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $1.26 = 952 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
PSMT Price Action: Shares of PriceSmart fell 1.1% to close at $104.24 on Tuesday.
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Gualberto Hernandez to be appointed as CFO; Michael McCleary to Retire
SAN DIEGO, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceSmart, Inc. ("PriceSmart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) today announced the appointment of Gualberto Hernandez as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 1, 2025. PriceSmart's current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael McCleary resigned by mutual agreement with the Company, but will continue to serve as an Executive Vice President of the Company through September 30, 2025. Thereafter, Mr.&nbsp;McCleary has agreed to provide consulting support of up to 40 hours per month for three months following his resignation.

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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index dipping over 800 points on Thursday.
Shares of PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session following better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSMT">second-quarter earnings.</a>
Pricesmart reported quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.40 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.363 compared to the analyst consensus estimate of $1.359 billion.
PriceSmart shares jumped 7.2% to $91.93 on Thursday.
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PriceSmart Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Enact Holdings, DexCom And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday

Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.40 by 3.57 percent. This is a 10.69 percent increase over earnings of $1.31 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.363 which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.359 billion by 100.00 percent. This is a 100.00 percent decrease over sales of $1.292 billion the same period last year.

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Pricesmart Q2 2025 Adj. EPS $1.45 Beats $1.40 Estimate, Sales $1.363 Miss $1.359B Estimate

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• Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TH#NASDAQ">TH</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $29.18 million. 
• Theratechnologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THTX#NASDAQ">THTX</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $29.18 million. 
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• Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMPL#NASDAQ">SMPL</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its second quarter. 
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• Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELL#NASDAQ">RELL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $56.90 million. 
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• Calamos Glb Total (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGO#NASDAQ">CGO</a>) is likely to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.49 per share on revenue of $2.24 billion. 
• Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.41 per share on revenue of $1.34 billion. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 9, 2025

Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-04-09. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Pricesmart to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.41.
Pricesmart bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.10, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Pricesmart's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.31</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>1.24</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.21</td>
<td>0.94</td>
<td>1.08</td>
<td>1.31</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
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<h3>Performance of Pricesmart Shares</h3>
Shares of Pricesmart were trading at $83.8 as of April 07. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 6.41%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSMT/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Pricesmart visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Earnings Outlook For Pricesmart

PriceSmart Announces Interim CEO Robert Price Will Step Down Aug. 31, David Price To Become CEO Effective Sept. 1

PriceSmart, Inc. ("PriceSmart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>), operator of 54 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U.S. territory, today announced an 8.6% increase to its annual dividend and the results of the Company's 2025 annual meeting of stockholders that was held on February 6, 2025.
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PriceSmart Increases Dividend From $0.58 To $0.63 Per Share

Revealing a significant insider sell on January 29, JOHN HILDEBRANDT, President and COO at Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001041803/000162828025003009//Archives/edgar/data/1041803/000162828025003009/0001628280-25-003009-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday outlined that HILDEBRANDT executed a sale of 580 shares of Pricesmart with a total value of $53,589.
The latest market snapshot at Thursday morning reveals Pricesmart shares up by 1.06%, trading at $92.9.
<h3>Delving into Pricesmart's Background</h3>
Pricesmart Inc is principally engaged in operating U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs that offer consumer goods at low prices. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States, and operates stores in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama, and other regions. The company's revenue consists of net warehouse club sales from merchandise sales, membership income from annual membership fees, export sales, and other income. Its operations consist of four reportable segments; Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, and the United States. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from Central America.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Pricesmart</h3>
Revenue Growth: Pricesmart displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 August, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 9.65%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Navigating Financial Profits:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 17.28%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Pricesmart's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 1.21. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: Pricesmart's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.22, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Valuation Overview:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 20.25 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Pricesmart's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.55, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 9.67, Pricesmart presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Understanding Crucial Transaction Codes</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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JOHN HILDEBRANDT Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $53K In Pricesmart Stock

Michael McCleary, EVP &amp; CFO at Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>), disclosed an insider sell on January 22, according to a recent SEC filing.
What Happened: McCleary's decision to sell 4,000 shares of Pricesmart was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001041803/000179671425000002//Archives/edgar/data/1041803/000179671425000002/0001796714-25-000002-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value of the sale is $358,660.
During Thursday's morning session, Pricesmart shares down by 0.0%, currently priced at $90.64.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Pricesmart</h3>
Pricesmart Inc is principally engaged in operating U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs that offer consumer goods at low prices. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States, and operates stores in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama, and other regions. The company's revenue consists of net warehouse club sales from merchandise sales, membership income from annual membership fees, export sales, and other income. Its operations consist of four reportable segments; Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, and the United States. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from Central America.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Pricesmart</h3>
Revenue Growth: Pricesmart's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 August, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 9.65%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 17.28%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Pricesmart's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 0.95. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: Pricesmart's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.22, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Valuation Analysis:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Pricesmart's P/E ratio of 19.96 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.54 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Pricesmart's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Indicated by a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 9.54, the company suggests a potential undervaluation, which might be advantageous for value-focused investors.
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Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Unloading: Michael McCleary Sells $358K Worth Of Pricesmart Shares

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PriceSmart Announces the Release of its Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainability Report Highlighting Key Achievements on Sustainability

PriceSmart Announces CFO Transition Plan

PriceSmart Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call Details for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025 and Plans for Sixth Warehouse Club in the Dominican Republic

PriceSmart Announces Change to Previously Scheduled Conference Call

PRICESMART ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2025 THIRD QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS AND CHILE AS A POTENTIAL NEW MARKET

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