Compared to Estimates, Grocery Outlet (GO) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. reported revenue of $1.17 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 5.4% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.21, down from $0.28 in the same quarter last year, but exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.19 by 10.53% [1] - The reported revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.18 billion, resulting in a revenue surprise of -1.16% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Grocery Outlet's total store count reached 563, surpassing the four-analyst average estimate of 561 [4] - Comparable store sales growth was recorded at 1.2%, which is below the 1.9% average estimate from four analysts [4] - The company opened 13 new stores, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of 9 [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Grocery Outlet's shares have returned -11.7%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +2.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]