PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) EVP Paul Kovaleski Sells 4,255 Shares

PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) EVP Paul Kovaleski sold 4,255 shares of PriceSmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.86, for a total value of $582,339.30. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 38,854 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,317,558.44. This trade represents a 9.87% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Paul Kovaleski also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, November 14th, Paul Kovaleski sold 1,305 shares of PriceSmart stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.55, for a total value of $149,487.75.

PriceSmart Stock Up 3.5%

PSMT opened at $141.66 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $124.28 and its 200 day moving average price is $117.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.55. The stock has a market cap of $4.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.91 and a beta of 0.74. PriceSmart, Inc. has a 12 month low of $81.25 and a 12 month high of $143.37.

PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 7th. The company reported $1.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.28 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.36 billion. PriceSmart had a return on equity of 12.20% and a net margin of 2.79%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.21 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that PriceSmart, Inc. will post 5.28 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On PriceSmart

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC grew its stake in shares of PriceSmart by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 18,635 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,286,000 after purchasing an additional 299 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in PriceSmart by 13.0% during the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,084 shares of the company’s stock valued at $133,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares during the last quarter. Mirabella Financial Services LLP bought a new stake in PriceSmart during the third quarter worth approximately $3,464,000. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. acquired a new position in PriceSmart in the third quarter worth approximately $332,000. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in shares of PriceSmart in the third quarter valued at $127,000. Institutional investors own 80.46% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have commented on PSMT shares. Weiss Ratings cut shares of PriceSmart from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Monday. Wall Street Zen cut shares of PriceSmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy”.

More PriceSmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting PriceSmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings call highlighted strong sales growth and strategic initiatives that support the company’s growth outlook; recent quarterly results beat consensus modestly (EPS $1.29 vs. $1.28; revenue $1.38B, +9.9% YoY), which helps justify the rally. PriceSmart Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst write-up argues for significant upside versus current levels (a base-case implying about $45 of upside, with a stronger bull case), supporting bullish investor sentiment and target-upside narratives. PriceSmart upside analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Scotiabank reiterated a Hold rating on PriceSmart, signaling no near-term analyst upgrade and limiting the upside conviction from institutional research. Scotiabank holds rating for PriceSmart
• Negative Sentiment: Several insiders (COO, EVP and two directors) sold shares on Jan. 12 at ~ $136–137, reducing their holdings by ~6–15% — a potential negative signal for some investors who monitor insider activity. Filings: COO John Hildebrandt (Form 4). Hildebrandt Form 4 EVP Paul Kovaleski (Form 4). Kovaleski Form 4 Director Leon C. Janks (Form 4). Janks Form 4 Director Beatriz V. Infante (Form 4). Infante Form 4

About PriceSmart

PriceSmart, Inc (NASDAQ: PSMT) is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in membership warehouse clubs. Founded in 1993, the company operates under a business model that offers bulk quantities of goods at discounted prices to individuals and businesses that purchase annual memberships. PriceSmart’s value proposition centers on low-cost operations, high-volume purchasing, and a no-frills shopping environment designed to pass savings directly to its members.

The company’s product assortment covers a broad range of merchandise categories, including groceries and fresh produce, household essentials, electronics, appliances, office supplies, furniture, and health and beauty items.