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Financial Performance

As of December 28, 2024, Grocery Outlet's total operating revenue was $1.098 billion. Although a year-on-year comparison was not provided, the analysis of other financial data and market trends suggests the changes in total operating revenue and the factors affecting it.

Key Financial Data

1. Total operating revenue was $1.098 billion, with a cumulative revenue of $2.374 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, up 9.87% year-on-year.

2. Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 grew 4% year-on-year to $2.6 billion, setting a new record.

3. Grocery Outlet opened 534 new stores in the past year, boosting sales revenue.

4. Recent promotional activities, including the promotion of group-buying businesses, resulted in a 57.3% year-on-year increase in revenue, indicating a positive impact on operating income.

Peer Comparison

1. Industry-wide analysis: The US retail industry has undergone rapid changes in recent years, especially in the discount retail market. Discount retailers' total operating revenue generally increased, benefiting from consumers' focus on value for money and economic uncertainty. Grocery Outlet, as a discount retailer, may benefit from this trend.

2. Peer evaluation analysis: Grocery Outlet's total operating revenue performance is good compared to other discount retailers, although its market share needs to be monitored, especially if other competitors' growth rates are high.

Summary

Grocery Outlet's total operating revenue in 2024 performed positively, mainly due to the improvement in the market environment, the opening of new stores, and effective promotional activities. Overall, the growth trend of the discount retail market provides it with good development opportunities.

Opportunities

1. Continuously expanding new stores to further increase market share and sales revenue.

2. Increasing the diversity of promotional activities to attract more consumers and improve operating income.

3. Optimizing the product portfolio in line with market trends to meet consumer needs and enhance customer loyalty.

Risks

1. Intensified competition, which may affect Grocery Outlet's market share if other discount retailers perform well.

2. Economic fluctuation risk, as consumer spending may be affected by economic conditions, which in turn affects operating income.

3. Operating costs of new stores may cause short-term profit pressure, which requires effective cost management to ensure profitability.