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Synergy CHC (NASDAQ: SNYR) Deepens FOCUSfactor® Expansion with Kroger, PriceSmart & Wakefern — Strengthening U.S., Canada, and Global Reach
Globenewswire· 2025-10-22 12:00
WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy CHC Corp. (NASDAQ: SNYR), a leading consumer health and wellness company, today announced a series of major retail authorizations and distribution partnerships across the United States, Canada, and international markets. The expansion marks a pivotal step in scaling FOCUSfactor® supplements and FOCUSfactor® Focus + Energy functional beverages, aligning with growing consumer demand for clean energy drinks, brain health products, and cognitive perfor ...
Top 3 Defensive Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Quarter - Empro Group (NASDAQ:EMPG), Pricesmart (NASDAQ:PSMT)
Benzinga· 2025-09-29 12:01
As of Sept. 29, 2025, three stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70, accord ...
Top 3 Defensive Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Quarter
Benzinga· 2025-09-29 12:01
Group 1 - As of September 29, 2025, three stocks in the consumer staples sector are identified as potentially overbought, which may concern momentum-focused investors [1][2] - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a key momentum indicator, with values above 70 indicating that a stock may be overbought [2] Group 2 - PriceSmart Inc (NASDAQ: PSMT) reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, with a stock gain of approximately 13% over the past month and a 52-week high of $121.50. The RSI value is 73, and the stock closed at $120.94 [5] - United Natural Foods Inc (NYSE: UNFI) was upgraded by BMO Capital from Market Perform to Outperform, with a price target increase from $25 to $36. The stock gained around 12% over the past month, reaching a 52-week high of $34.76, with an RSI value of 70.6 and a closing price of $31.62 [5] - Empro Group Inc (NASDAQ: EMPG) announced the closing of a $5.5 million IPO, resulting in a stock gain of approximately 61% over the past month and a 52-week high of $16.88. The RSI value is 82.2, and the stock closed at $16.88 [5]
PriceSmart Remains A Good Prospect, Especially As It Looks To Expand (NASDAQ:PSMT)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-23 23:06
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PriceSmart Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call Details for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2025 and Opening of Seventh Warehouse Club in Guatemala
Prnewswire· 2025-09-08 20:01
The Company opened its seventh warehouse club in Guatemala in August 2025. The new warehouse club occupies a four-acre property in Quetzaltenango, approximately 122 miles west from the nearest club in the capital of Guatemala City. The Company now operates 56 warehouse clubs in total. About PriceSmart PriceSmart, headquartered in San Diego, owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Latin America and the Caribbean, selling high quality merchandise and services at low prices to Pric ...
PriceSmart(PSMT) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-14 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net merchandise sales for Q3 reached almost $1,300 million, with total revenue exceeding $1,300 million, marking an 8% increase in net merchandise sales or 9.5% in constant currency compared to the previous year [19] - For the first nine months, net merchandise sales surpassed $3,800 million, with total revenue over $3,900 million, reflecting a 7.2% increase in net merchandise sales or 8.2% in constant currency [19] - Net income for Q3 was $35.2 million or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to $32.5 million or $1.08 per diluted share in the same period last year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Central America, net merchandise sales increased by 7.5% or 7.6% in constant currency, with comparable net merchandise sales up by 5.7% or 5.9% in constant currency [19] - The Caribbean region saw net merchandise sales rise by 8.2% or 9.7% in constant currency, with comparable net merchandise sales increasing by 8.6% or 10.1% in constant currency [20] - In Colombia, net merchandise sales increased by 10.1% or 19.3% in constant currency, with comparable net merchandise sales up by 9.9% or 19.1% in constant currency [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Membership accounts grew by 5.1% year-over-year to almost 2 million accounts, with a twelve-month renewal rate of 88% as of May 31, 2025 [21] - Private label sales represented 27.7% of total merchandise sales, up 30 basis points from the same period last year [15] - Digital channel sales reached $79 million, a 19.8% increase year-over-year, representing 6.1% of total net merchandise sales [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to open new warehouse clubs in Costa Rica and Guatemala, with a focus on expanding in existing markets and assessing new market opportunities, particularly in Chile [10][12] - Investments in distribution and logistics infrastructure are ongoing, with plans to upgrade distribution centers and enhance logistics capabilities [13][14] - The company is committed to sustainability and has released its fiscal year 2024 sustainability report, highlighting its environmental and social responsibility efforts [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's growth potential in Chile due to its strong middle class and stable government [52] - The company is actively pursuing strategies to improve efficiencies and offset rising costs for members, including supply chain diversification and increased utilization of free trade zones [14] - The effective tax rate has decreased due to tax optimization initiatives, with an estimated annualized effective tax rate of approximately 27% to 29% going forward [25] Other Important Information - The company is modernizing its processes and technology, including a migration to the ReLex platform to enhance inventory management and reduce spoilage [17] - The company recorded a net loss in total other expenses due to unrealized losses in U.S. Dollar-denominated monetary assets and liabilities [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Trinidad funding plans and currency conversion issues - Management explained that the financing arrangement includes a $15 million U.S. dollar loan and $50 million indexed to U.S. dollars, minimizing additional currency exposure [35][56] Question: Strategic decision to consider Chile for future openings - Management highlighted Chile's strong middle class, good trade relations, and stable government as key factors in considering it for future openings [51][62]
PriceSmart(PSMT) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2025-07-14 13:07
[Operating Results and Corporate Updates](index=1&type=section&id=Operating%20Results%20and%20Corporate%20Updates) PriceSmart reported strong financial growth for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2025, driven by significant increases in net merchandise and comparable sales, despite negative foreign currency impacts | Metric | Q3 FY2025 Growth | YTD FY2025 Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Merchandise Sales | 8.0% | 7.2% | | Comparable Net Merchandise Sales | 7.0% | 6.5% | | Net Income | 8.2% | 6.0% | | Diluted EPS | $1.14 (vs $1.08) | $3.80 (vs $3.62) | [Financial Performance Summary](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20Performance%20Summary) PriceSmart reported strong financial growth for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2025, with significant increases in net merchandise and comparable sales, and improved net income and earnings per share [Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results](index=1&type=section&id=Third%20Quarter%20Fiscal%202025%20Results) In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, PriceSmart's total revenues grew by **7.1% to $1.32 billion**, driven by an **8.0% increase in net merchandise sales**, leading to **net income of $35.2 million** and **diluted earnings per share of $1.14** | Metric | Q3 FY2025 | Q3 FY2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $1.32 billion | $1.23 billion | 7.1% | | Net Merchandise Sales | $1.29 billion | $1.19 billion | 8.0% | | Operating Income | $56.2 million | $49.9 million | 12.6% | | Net Income | $35.2 million | $32.5 million | 8.2% | | Diluted EPS | $1.14 | $1.08 | 5.6% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $79.0 million | $71.0 million | 11.3% | - Comparable net merchandise sales for the 13-week period increased by **7.0%**, or **8.5% on a constant currency basis**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations negatively impacted net merchandise sales by **$18.6 million**, or **1.5%**[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Year-to-Date Fiscal 2025 Results](index=1&type=section&id=Year-to-Date%20Fiscal%202025%20Results) For the first nine months of fiscal 2025, total revenues increased by **6.8% to $3.94 billion**, with net merchandise sales growing by **7.2%**, and net income rising **6.0% to $116.3 million**, resulting in **diluted earnings per share of $3.80** | Metric | YTD FY2025 | YTD FY2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $3.94 billion | $3.69 billion | 6.8% | | Net Merchandise Sales | $3.85 billion | $3.59 billion | 7.2% | | Operating Income | $179.8 million | $171.7 million | 4.7% | | Net Income | $116.3 million | $109.8 million | 6.0% | | Diluted EPS | $3.80 | $3.62 | 5.0% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $245.1 million | $232.9 million | 5.2% | - Comparable net merchandise sales for the 39-week period increased by **6.5%**, or **7.6% on a constant currency basis**[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations negatively impacted year-to-date net merchandise sales by **$38.0 million**, or **1.0%**[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Strategic Initiatives and Outlook](index=2&type=section&id=Strategic%20Initiatives%20and%20Outlook) PriceSmart is actively pursuing growth through new market entry and expansion within existing territories, with plans to open two new clubs and evaluate Chile as a potential new market - The company is currently evaluating Chile as a potential new market for multiple warehouse clubs and is actively looking for sites[11](index=11&type=chunk) - PriceSmart operates **55 clubs** and plans to open two more: one in Guatemala in August 2025 and one in the Dominican Republic in spring 2026, bringing the total to **57 clubs**[14](index=14&type=chunk) [New Market Expansion: Chile](index=2&type=section&id=New%20Market%20Expansion%3A%20Chile) PriceSmart is seriously considering expansion into Chile, a potential new market, actively searching for suitable locations for warehouse clubs and distribution facilities, contingent upon successful site acquisition and necessary permits - The Company is actively evaluating Chile as a potential new market for multiple warehouse clubs[11](index=11&type=chunk) - Expansion into Chile is subject to finding appropriate sites, ongoing market analysis, and receiving required governmental permits[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Company Overview and Store Footprint](index=3&type=section&id=Company%20Overview%20and%20Store%20Footprint) As of May 31, 2025, PriceSmart operates **55 U.S.-style membership warehouse clubs** across 12 countries and one U.S. territory, with two new clubs scheduled to open by spring 2026, increasing its total operational footprint to **57 clubs** - PriceSmart operates **55 warehouse clubs** in 12 countries and one U.S. territory[2](index=2&type=chunk)[14](index=14&type=chunk) - The company plans to open a new club in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala in August 2025 and another in La Romana, Dominican Republic in the spring of 2026[14](index=14&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) PriceSmart's financial statements show a strengthening balance sheet and increased profitability for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2025 [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) The Consolidated Statements of Income detail a year-over-year increase in total revenues and net income for both the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2025, driven by higher net merchandise sales and membership income, with improved operating income | (In thousands) | Q3 FY2025 | Q3 FY2024 | YTD FY2025 | YTD FY2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net merchandise sales | $1,289,997 | $1,194,531 | $3,848,411 | $3,590,461 | | Total revenues | $1,317,289 | $1,229,428 | $3,939,119 | $3,687,853 | | Operating income | $56,230 | $49,909 | $179,760 | $171,740 | | Net income | $35,158 | $32,489 | $116,346 | $109,807 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of May 31, 2025, PriceSmart's balance sheet strengthened, with total assets increasing to **$2.14 billion** from **$2.02 billion** at the end of fiscal 2024, supported by higher cash and merchandise inventories, and an increase in total stockholders' equity to **$1.21 billion** | (In thousands) | May 31, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $167,961 | $125,364 | | Merchandise inventories | $553,123 | $528,678 | | Total Current Assets | $900,779 | $832,347 | | Total Assets | $2,144,440 | $2,022,694 | | Total Current Liabilities | $701,786 | $680,148 | | Total Liabilities | $930,247 | $899,729 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $1,214,193 | $1,122,965 | [Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=7&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) The company utilizes non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and constant currency sales, to provide a clearer view of its underlying operational performance by adjusting for non-core items and foreign exchange fluctuations [Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA](index=7&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Adjusted%20EBITDA) The company uses Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to provide insight into its core operating performance, with Q3 FY2025 Adjusted EBITDA increasing to **$79.0 million** and year-to-date reaching **$245.1 million**, reflecting adjustments for non-core expenses | (In thousands) | Q3 FY2025 | Q3 FY2024 | YTD FY2025 | YTD FY2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income as reported | $35,158 | $32,489 | $116,346 | $109,807 | | Adjustments | $43,838 | $38,552 | $128,787 | $123,129 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$78,996** | **$71,041** | **$245,133** | **$232,936** | [Reconciliation of Constant Currency Sales](index=7&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Constant%20Currency%20Sales) To isolate underlying business growth from foreign exchange volatility, the company provides sales data on a constant currency basis, showing stronger operational performance with constant currency net merchandise sales growth of **9.5%** in Q3 FY2025 and **8.2%** year-to-date Net Merchandise Sales Growth Reconciliation | Period | Reported Growth | FX Impact | Constant Currency Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Three Months Ended** | 8.0% | (1.5)% | 9.5% | | **Nine Months Ended** | 7.2% | (1.0)% | 8.2% | Comparable Net Merchandise Sales Growth Reconciliation | Period | Reported Growth | FX Impact | Constant Currency Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | 7.0% | (1.5)% | 8.5% | | **Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended** | 6.5% | (1.1)% | 7.6% |
PriceSmart Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Net Merchandise Sales Up 8% Y/Y
ZACKS· 2025-07-11 15:00
Core Insights - PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results with year-over-year increases in both revenue and earnings, although earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate [1][4]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter were $1.14, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16, but representing a 5.6% increase from $1.08 in the same quarter last year [4]. - Total revenues reached $1.32 billion, marking a 7.1% increase from the prior-year quarter, while net merchandise sales climbed to $1.29 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year [4]. - On a constant currency basis, net merchandise sales rose by 9.5%, although foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted sales by $18.6 million, or 1.5% [4]. - Membership income increased by 13.4% year-over-year to $21.9 million [4]. Comparable Sales - Comparable net merchandise sales grew by 7% for the 13 weeks ending June 1, 2025, compared to the same period the previous year, with an 8.5% increase on a constant currency basis [5]. Cost and Margins - Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $172.8 million, up 8.4% from $159.5 million in the prior-year quarter, representing approximately 13.1% of total revenues [8]. - Operating income for the quarter was $56.2 million, an increase from $49.9 million in the prior-year period, with an operating margin improvement of 20 basis points to approximately 4.3% [9]. EBITDA and Financial Health - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 11.2% year-over-year to $79 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 6%, up 20 basis points from the previous year [10][11]. - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $168 million, long-term debt of $86.2 million, and total shareholders' equity of $1.21 billion [12]. - As of May 31, 2025, PriceSmart operated 55 warehouse clubs, an increase from 54 clubs a year earlier [12]. Strategic Expansion - PriceSmart is evaluating Chile as a potential new market for multiple warehouse clubs, indicating a commitment to strategic expansion and long-term growth [3][2].
PriceSmart: Eyeing Chile As Membership Momentum Shines
Seeking Alpha· 2025-07-11 11:44
Group 1 - PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) reported strong fiscal Q3 results, leading to an increase in stock price during post-market trading [1] - The company demonstrated robust momentum in its currently open locations [1] - PriceSmart is considering expansion into Chile [1]
PriceSmart(PSMT) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-11 11:04
Business Overview - PriceSmart operates 55 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U S territory, serving nearly 20 million members[12,36] - The company is considering Chile as a potential new market for expansion[36] - The company's value proposition is based on "The Six Rights," focusing on merchandise, time, place, condition, quantity, and price[14] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is $52 billion[51,131] - Net merchandise sales reached $385 billion year-to-date (YTD), with a 72% growth rate[104] - Membership income grew by 133% YTD, reaching $630 million[104] - Omni-channel sales represent 58% of total net merchandise sales YTD[104] Growth and Expansion - The company is planning to open its 57th club in La Romana, Dominican Republic, in the spring of 2026[17] - Digital platforms accounted for 49% of total net merchandise sales[17] - Private label penetration reached 277% of total net merchandise sales for the nine-month period ended May 31, 2025[71] Membership and Loyalty - The membership renewal rate is 880%[33,52] - The company has 197 million members[33,51]