PriceSmart's Q3 2022 results showed a 15.1% increase in total revenues to $1.03 billion. Net merchandise sales grew by 16.5% to $999.0 million, but operating income decreased to $33.8 million from $36.0 million in the prior year. Net income attributable to PriceSmart was $19.3 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to $22.5 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year.
Net merchandise sales increased by 16.5% to $999.0 million, despite a 2.3% negative impact from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Comparable net merchandise sales grew by 12.8% for the 47 warehouse clubs open for over 13.5 calendar months, with a 2.2% negative impact from currency fluctuations.
Operating income was $33.8 million, down from $36.0 million in the prior year period.
Net income attributable to PriceSmart was $19.3 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to $22.5 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, in the prior year.
PriceSmart anticipates margin pressure in the fourth quarter, but believes it will be less than in the third quarter and expects to return to historical margin structures soon.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income