Nov 30, 2019

Pricesmart Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Pricesmart's first quarter earnings increased compared to the prior year, driven by revenue growth and improved operating income.

Key Takeaways

PriceSmart reported a 4.1% increase in total revenues, reaching $811.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. Net income attributable to PriceSmart was $19.7 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to $14.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the prior year. The company had 45 clubs in operation as of November 30, 2019, compared to 41 warehouse clubs in operation as of November 30, 2018.

Total revenues increased by 4.1% to $811.9 million.

Net merchandise sales rose by 4.2% to $778.7 million.

Comparable net merchandise sales increased by 1.0%.

Net income attributable to PriceSmart was $19.7 million, or $0.64 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$812M
Previous year: $780M
+4.1%
EPS
$0.64
Previous year: $0.69
-7.2%
Gross Profit
$137M
Previous year: $126M
+8.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$111M
Previous year: $81M
+37.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$21.5M
Previous year: -$9.97M
+115.5%
Total Assets
$1.52B
Previous year: $1.28B
+19.3%

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