PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) Stock Price & Analysis
PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) closed at USD 169.67 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.28% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 169.19; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 168.29–172.93 on volume of 318,057 shares. Market capitalization is $5.24B, with a 52-week range of USD 111.68–199.84 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (PSMT)
- Last four reported quarters (through May 31, 2026): revenue $5.69B, net income $160M (2.8% margin), free cash flow $73.7M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 32.6x (avg 21.2x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 14.4x, net cash $142M.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 181.5 (range 165–198).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +39.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +134.1% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-26, EPS estimate USD 1.22, revenue estimate $1.51B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PSMT)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.62B | $4.07B | $4.41B | $4.91B | $5.27B | $5.69B |
| Gross profit | — | — | $759M | $847M | $914M | — |
| Operating income | $158M | $167M | $185M | $221M | $233M | $257M |
| Net income | $98.0M | $105M | $109M | $139M | $148M | $160M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.18 | $3.38 | $3.50 | $4.57 | $4.82 | — |
| Free cash flow | $14.0M | $1.2M | $115M | $39.0M | $103M | $73.7M |
| Gross margin | — | — | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Net margin | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Revenue growth | +8.7% | +12.3% | +8.5% | +11.4% | +7.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $252M | $249M | $331M | $226M | $314M | — |
| Total debt | $130M | $137M | $140M | $130M | $187M | — |
Fiscal years end Aug. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through May 31, 2026) (PSMT)
P/E 32.6x · P/S 0.9x · EV/EBITDA 14.4x · EV/Sales 0.9x · P/FCF 71.0x · P/B 3.8x · FCF yield 1.41% · Earnings yield 3.07% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.19% · Net cash $142M · EV $5.09B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Aug 2025 21.8x, Aug 2024 19.4x, Aug 2023 22.4x.
Analysts (PSMT)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 181.5 (low 165, high 198).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PSMT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +39.3% | +134.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +39.4% | +18.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.9% | 24.4% |
| Max drawdown | -15.3% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -34.0% (Apr 2022→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 169.67 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.28% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 169.19 |
| Open | USD 171.27 |
| Day Range | USD 168.29 – 172.93 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 111.68 – 199.84 |
| Volume | 318,057 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.24B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PSMT)
Nexqual's technical model rates PSMT "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.92 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 172.2) |
| MACD | -0.93 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PSMT)
Wall Street analysts rate PSMT "Hold" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 181.5 (range USD 165–198), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 181.5 |
| High Target | USD 198 |
| Low Target | USD 165 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (PSMT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-26 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.15 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.51B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | USD 1.28 vs est 1.19 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 1.62 vs est 1.57 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 1.29 vs est 1.33 ▼ miss |
| 2025-08-31 | USD 1.02 vs est 1.06 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PSMT)
| Total Revenue | $5.69B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +12.50% |
| Gross Margin | +17.64% |
| Operating Margin | +4.45% |
| Profit Margin | +2.82% |
| ROE | +12.31% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.24 |
| Current Ratio | 1.28 |
| Total Cash | $322.59M |
| Total Debt | $334.41M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Aug 2025, SEC 10-K) | $103.17M (2.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PSMT)
Nexqual rates PriceSmart, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 18%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $323M cash vs $334M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $103M (FY ended Aug 2025, 10-K), slim 2.0% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 7.0% |
Ownership (PSMT)
| Insider Ownership | +7.49% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +101.64% |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.86M |
| Float | 27.73M |
| Short % of Float | +9.66% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (PSMT)
PriceSmart, Inc. is led by David N. Price (age 35), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO & Director | David N. Price (age 35) |
|---|---|
| Founder & Executive Chairman | Robert E. Price (age 83) |
| President & COO | John D. Hildebrandt (age 67) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Gualberto Hernandez (age 61) |
| Senior Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Communications | Juliana Correa |
Major Backers & Investors (PSMT)
Notable institutional backers of PriceSmart, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, FMR, LLC, Black Creek Investment Management Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 6.64% |
| FMR, LLC | 6.23% |
| Black Creek Investment Management Inc. | 3.12% |
| Fidelity | 2.8% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.51% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 20.69% |
| Vanguard Group | 16.33% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.88% |
| State Street | 3.5% |
| Geode Capital | 3.05% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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