PRICESMART ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2024 THIRD QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS
PriceSmart (NASDAQ: PSMT) announced its fiscal 2024 third-quarter results, highlighting a 12.1% increase in total revenues to $1.23 billion from $1.10 billion in the prior year. Net merchandise sales grew by 11.6% to $1.19 billion, positively impacted by foreign currency exchange rates. Comparable net merchandise sales for stores open over 13.5 months rose 7.8%, with constant currency sales up 5.6%.
Operating income increased to $49.9 million from $43.1 million last year, while net income improved 9.9% to $32.5 million, or $1.08 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA reached $71.0 million, up from $63.9 million. Year-to-date, revenues grew 12% to $3.69 billion, and net income rose 17% to $109.8 million, or $3.62 per diluted share. Comparable net merchandise sales for the year-to-date rose 8.2%, with constant currency sales up 5%. The company operates 54 warehouse clubs across 12 countries and one U.S. territory, with plans to open a new club in Costa Rica in 2025.
- Total revenues increased 12.1% to $1.23 billion in Q3 2024.
- Net merchandise sales grew by 11.6% to $1.19 billion.
- Comparable net merchandise sales increased 7.8%.
- Operating income rose to $49.9 million from $43.1 million.
- Net income increased 9.9% to $32.5 million, or $1.08 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $71.0 million from $63.9 million.
- Year-to-date revenues grew 12% to $3.69 billion.
- Year-to-date net income increased 17% to $109.8 million, or $3.62 per diluted share.
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Insights
PriceSmart's fiscal third-quarter financial results demonstrate a significant growth trajectory. The company reported $1.23 billion in total revenues, an increase of
Notably, net merchandise sales grew by
The company also saw a
In the long term, PriceSmart's strategic expansion, with plans to open a new warehouse in Cartago, Costa Rica, indicates ongoing growth opportunities. However, investors should monitor foreign currency fluctuations, as they have positively impacted sales by
PriceSmart's results indicate a strong market position in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. The company's ability to increase its total number of warehouse clubs from 51 to 54 over the past year is a testament to its growth strategy and market penetration. The
The constant currency growth rate of
PriceSmart’s expansion plans, including the new store in Cartago, Costa Rica, suggest a focused strategy on increasing market share in high-growth regions. This aligns with the broader trend of retailers seeking growth in emerging markets. Investors should keep an eye on how well these new locations perform and integrate with the existing network, as successful expansion will be key to sustaining growth.
NET MERCHANDISE SALES GREW 11.6%
COMPARABLE NET MERCHANDISE SALES INCREASED
Third Quarter Financial Results
Total revenues for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased
The Company had 54 warehouse clubs in operation as of May 31, 2024 compared to 51 warehouse clubs in operation as of May 31, 2023.
Comparable net merchandise sales for the 50 warehouse clubs that have been open for greater than 13 ½ calendar months increased
The Company recorded operating income during the fiscal third quarter of
Adjusted net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was
Year-to-Date Financial Results
Total revenues for the nine months ended May 31, 2024 increased
Comparable net merchandise sales for the 50 warehouse clubs that have been open for greater than 13 ½ calendar months increased
The Company recorded operating income during the first nine months of fiscal year 2024 of
Adjusted net income for the first nine months of fiscal year 2024 was
Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of fiscal year 2024 was
Note Regarding Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Financial Measures
The foregoing discussion of the Company's operating results includes references to adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA, net merchandise sales - constant currency and comparable net merchandise sales - constant currency, which are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these supplemental measures are useful to investors and analysts because they exclude items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are defined and reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measures later in this document.
Conference Call Information
PriceSmart management will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Pacific time) on Thursday, July 11, 2024, to discuss the financial results. Individuals interested in participating in the conference call may do so by dialing toll free (800) 549-8228 or (646) 564-2877 for international callers and asking to join the PriceSmart earnings call. A digital replay will be available shortly following the conclusion of the call through Thursday, July 18, 2024 by dialing (888) 660-6264 for domestic callers, or (646) 517-3975 for international callers, and entering replay passcode 97656#.
About PriceSmart
PriceSmart, headquartered in
This press release may contain forward-looking statements concerning PriceSmart, Inc.'s ("PriceSmart", the "Company" or "we") anticipated future revenues and earnings, adequacy of future cash flows, future dividends, omni-channel initiatives, proposed warehouse club openings, the Company's performance relative to competitors and related matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements containing the words "expect," "believe," "will," "may," "should," "project," "estimate," "anticipated," "scheduled," "intend," and like expressions, and the negative thereof. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially including, but not limited to: various political, economic and compliance risks associated with our international operations, adverse changes in economic conditions in our markets, natural disasters, volatility in currency exchange rates and illiquidity of certain local currencies in our markets, competition, consumer and small business spending patterns, political instability, increased costs associated with the integration of online commerce with our traditional business, whether the Company can successfully execute strategic initiatives, our reliance on third party service providers, including those who support transaction and payment processing, data security and other technology services, cybersecurity breaches that could cause disruptions in our systems or jeopardize the security of Member, employee or business information, cost increases from product and service providers, interruption of supply chains, novel coronavirus (COVID-19) related factors and challenges, exposure to product liability claims and product recalls, recoverability of moneys owed to PriceSmart from governments, and other important factors discussed in the Risk Factors section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors discussed from time to time in other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date that they are made, and the Company does not undertake to update them, except as required by law. In addition, these risks are not the only risks that the Company faces. The Company could also be affected by additional factors that apply to all companies operating globally and in the
For further information, please contact Michael L. McCleary, EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (858) 404-8826 or send an email to ir@pricesmart.com.
PRICESMART, INC. | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
May 31, | May 31, | May 31, | May 31, | ||||
Revenues: | |||||||
Net merchandise sales | $ 1,194,531 | $ 1,070,263 | $ 3,590,461 | $ 3,211,725 | |||
Export sales | 11,586 | 6,347 | 30,106 | 23,687 | |||
Membership income | 19,279 | 16,735 | 55,566 | 48,806 | |||
Other revenue and income | 4,032 | 3,309 | 11,720 | 9,431 | |||
Total revenues | 1,229,428 | 1,096,654 | 3,687,853 | 3,293,649 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Cost of goods sold: | |||||||
Net merchandise sales | 1,008,721 | 906,613 | 3,024,134 | 2,703,143 | |||
Export sales | 10,935 | 5,981 | 28,663 | 22,533 | |||
Selling, general and administrative: | |||||||
Warehouse club and other operations | 119,053 | 106,172 | 346,792 | 306,694 | |||
General and administrative | 40,434 | 34,343 | 114,682 | 100,274 | |||
Separation costs associated with Chief Executive Officer departure | — | — | — | 7,747 | |||
Pre-opening expenses | 26 | 495 | 970 | 584 | |||
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | 350 | (2) | 872 | 295 | |||
Total operating expenses | 1,179,519 | 1,053,602 | 3,516,113 | 3,141,270 | |||
Operating income | 49,909 | 43,052 | 171,740 | 152,379 | |||
Other income (expense): | |||||||
Interest income | 2,521 | 3,161 | 8,612 | 6,260 | |||
Interest expense | (3,579) | (2,747) | (9,688) | (8,310) | |||
Other expense, net | (1,882) | (1,885) | (11,044) | (11,795) | |||
Total other expense | (2,940) | (1,471) | (12,120) | (13,845) | |||
Income before provision for income taxes and income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates | 46,969 | 41,581 | 159,620 | 138,534 | |||
Provision for income taxes | (14,483) | (12,019) | (49,895) | (44,647) | |||
Income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates | 3 | 10 | 82 | (63) | |||
Net income | $ 32,489 | $ 29,572 | $ 109,807 | $ 93,824 | |||
Net income per share available for distribution: | |||||||
Basic | $ 1.08 | $ 0.95 | $ 3.62 | $ 3.02 | |||
Diluted | $ 1.08 | $ 0.94 | $ 3.62 | $ 3.01 | |||
Shares used in per share computations: | |||||||
Basic | 29,968 | 30,800 | 30,052 | 30,752 | |||
Diluted | 29,968 | 30,829 | 30,052 | 30,770 |
PRICESMART, INC. | |||
May 31, | August 31, | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current Assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 128,271 | $ 239,984 | |
Short-term restricted cash | 2,832 | 2,865 | |
Short-term investments | 99,904 | 91,081 | |
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 17,842 | 17,904 | |
Merchandise inventories | 516,464 | 471,407 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (includes | 57,515 | 53,866 | |
Total current assets | 822,828 | 877,107 | |
Long-term restricted cash | 9,239 | 9,353 | |
Property and equipment, net | 938,336 | 850,328 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 100,391 | 114,201 | |
Goodwill | 43,182 | 43,110 | |
Deferred tax assets | 31,241 | 32,039 | |
Other non-current assets (includes | 64,920 | 68,991 | |
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates | 10,561 | 10,479 | |
Total Assets | $ 2,020,698 | $ 2,005,608 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Current Liabilities: | |||
Short-term borrowings | $ 10,078 | $ 8,679 | |
Accounts payable | 491,203 | 453,229 | |
Accrued salaries and benefits | 46,763 | 45,441 | |
Deferred income | 37,777 | 32,613 | |
Income taxes payable | 4,785 | 9,428 | |
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities (includes | 42,163 | 57,273 | |
Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 7,179 | 7,621 | |
Dividends payable | 17,771 | — | |
Long-term debt, current portion | 36,672 | 20,193 | |
Total current liabilities | 694,391 | 634,477 | |
Deferred tax liability | 1,942 | 1,936 | |
Long-term income taxes payable, net of current portion | 5,039 | 5,045 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 108,258 | 122,195 | |
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 98,426 | 119,487 | |
Other long-term liabilities (includes | 17,288 | 15,425 | |
Total Liabilities | 925,344 | 898,565 | |
Stockholders' Equity: | |||
Common stock | 3 | 3 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 509,901 | 497,434 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (160,080) | (163,992) | |
Retained earnings | 861,158 | 817,559 | |
Less: treasury stock at cost, 1,923,780 shares as of May 31, 2024 and 957,959 shares as of August 31, 2023 | (115,628) | (43,961) | |
Total Stockholders' Equity | 1,095,354 | 1,107,043 | |
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ 2,020,698 | $ 2,005,608 |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following tables calculate the Company's adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA, net merchandise sales - constant currency and comparable net merchandise sales - constant currency, all of which are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. These measures are customary for our industry and commonly used by competitors. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be reviewed in isolation or considered as an alternative to any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry or across different industries.
Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are important measures used by management to compare the performance of our core operations between periods. We define adjusted net income as net income, as reported, adjusted for: separation costs associated with the departure of our former Chief Executive Officer, the write-off of certain VAT receivables following unfavorable court rulings, the write-off of certain Aeropost receivables, and the tax impact of the foregoing adjustments on net income. We define adjusted net income per diluted share as adjusted net income divided by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding.
We believe adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are useful metrics to investors and analysts because they present more accurate year-over-year comparisons for our net income and net income per diluted share because adjusted items are not the result of our normal operations.
The following table shows the Company's reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data) | May 31, | May 31, | May 31, | May 31, | |||
Net income as reported | $ 32,489 | $ 29,572 | $ 109,807 | $ 93,824 | |||
Adjustments: | |||||||
Separation costs associated with Chief Executive Officer departure (1) | — | — | — | 7,747 | |||
VAT receivable write-off (2) | — | 2,309 | — | 2,309 | |||
Aeropost-related write-offs (3) | — | 661 | — | 2,786 | |||
Tax impact of adjustments to net income (4) | — | — | — | (550) | |||
Adjusted net income | $ 32,489 | $ 32,542 | $ 109,807 | $ 106,116 | |||
Net income per diluted share | $ 1.08 | $ 0.94 | $ 3.62 | $ 3.01 | |||
Separation costs associated with Chief Executive Officer departure | — | — | — | 0.23 | |||
VAT receivable write-off | — | 0.08 | — | 0.08 | |||
Aeropost-related write-offs | — | 0.02 | — | 0.09 | |||
Adjusted net income per diluted share | $ 1.08 | $ 1.04 | $ 3.62 | $ 3.41 |
(1) | Reflects | |
(2) | Reflects | |
(3) | Reflects | |
(4) | Reflects the tax effect of the above-mentioned adjustments. |
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, net, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain other items, including interest income; other income (expense), net; separation costs associated with Chief Executive Officer departure, the write-off of certain VAT receivables following unfavorable rulings, and Aeropost-related write-offs. The following is a reconciliation of our Net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
(Amounts in thousands) | May 31, | May 31, | May 31, | May 31, | |||
Net income as reported | $ 32,489 | $ 29,572 | $ 109,807 | $ 93,824 | |||
Adjustments: | |||||||
Interest expense | 3,579 | 2,747 | 9,688 | 8,310 | |||
Provision for income taxes | 14,483 | 12,019 | 49,895 | 44,647 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 21,129 | 17,821 | 61,114 | 53,264 | |||
Interest income | (2,521) | (3,161) | (8,612) | (6,260) | |||
Other expense, net (1) | 1,882 | 1,885 | 11,044 | 11,795 | |||
Separation costs associated with Chief Executive Officer departure (2) | — | — | — | 7,747 | |||
Aeropost-related write-offs (3) | — | 661 | — | 2,786 | |||
VAT receivable write-off (4) | — | 2,309 | — | 2,309 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 71,041 | $ 63,853 | $ 232,936 | $ 218,422 |
(1) | Primarily consists of transaction costs of converting the local currencies into available tradable currencies in some of our countries with liquidity issues and foreign currency losses or gains due to the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities (primarily | |
(2) | Reflects | |
(3) | Reflects | |
(4) | Reflects |
Net Merchandise Sales - Constant Currency and Comparable Net Merchandise Sales – Constant Currency
As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The translation of the operations of our foreign-based entities from their local currencies into
Net merchandise sales growth rate on a net merchandise sales - constant currency basis is calculated as follows:
May 31, 2024 | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
Net | % Growth | Net | % Growth | ||||
Net merchandise sales | $ 1,194,531 | 11.6 % | $ 3,590,461 | 11.8 % | |||
Favorable impact of foreign currency exchange | 27,282 | 2.5 % | 111,423 | 3.5 % | |||
Net merchandise sales on a constant-currency basis | $ 1,167,249 | 9.1 % | $ 3,479,038 | 8.3 % |
Comparable net merchandise sales growth rate on a net merchandise sales - constant currency basis is calculated as follows:
June 2, 2024 | |||
Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks | ||
% Growth | % Growth | ||
Comparable net merchandise sales | 7.8 % | 8.2 % | |
Favorable impact of foreign currency exchange | 2.2 % | 3.2 % | |
Comparable net merchandise sales on a constant-currency basis | 5.6 % | 5.0 % |
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