Pricesmart 2025 Q4 Earnings 8.5% Net Income Growth Amid Missed EPS Estimate

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Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 2:07 am ET1min read
Aime RobotAime Summary

- Pricesmart reported 8.5% net income growth in Q4 2025 but missed EPS estimates, with Colombia and Central America/Caribbean segments driving revenue.

- Despite expansion plans in Jamaica/Dominican Republic, shares fell post-earnings as investors reacted to the EPS shortfall and guidance ambiguity.

- CEO David Price highlighted 2026 Caribbean real estate expansion, RELEX tech upgrades, and post-hurricane recovery optimism while retaining Executive Chairman Robert Price.

- Fiscal 2026 guidance focused on operational milestones (3 new clubs, Chile entry) without numeric targets, alongside leadership changes including new CFO appointment.

, though EPS fell short of forecasts. The company reiterated expansion plans in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, maintaining guidance aligned with operational milestones despite the earnings shortfall.

Revenue

, , . Central America and the Caribbean segments contributed significantly, . Colombia’s performance was particularly robust, .


Earnings/Net Income

, , . Despite the EPS growth, , reflecting investor concerns over the earnings miss relative to estimates.


Post-Earnings Price Action Review



Following the earnings release, Pricesmart’s stock faced downward pressure, . , . Market reaction underscored sensitivity to earnings precision, .


CEO Commentary

, CEO, emphasized strategic initiatives including real estate expansion in the Caribbean and supply chain improvements. He highlighted the opening of new warehouse clubs in 2026 and technology upgrades like the RELEX platform, while expressing optimism about post-Hurricane recovery in Jamaica and operational resilience.


Guidance

For fiscal 2026,

plans to open three new clubs in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, advance Chile market entry, and complete ELERA POS system implementation. While no explicit revenue or EPS targets were provided, the CEO linked progress to cost efficiencies and operational milestones.


Additional News

1. Leadership Transition, succeeding Robert Price, who transitioned to Executive Chairman.

2. Expansion Plans, .

3. CFO Appointment, succeeding Michael McCleary after 20 years of service.



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