Strong Revenue and Comparable Sales Growth
Second quarter net merchandise sales and total revenue reached almost $1.5 billion. Net merchandise sales increased 9.9% (7.8% in constant currency) and comparable net merchandise sales increased 7.6% (5.5% in constant currency). For the first half, net merchandise sales exceeded $2.8 billion, up 10.2% (8.6% CC) with comparable net merchandise sales up 7.8% (6.2% CC).
Robust Profitability and Margin Expansion
Total gross margin improved 50 basis points to 16.1% of net merchandise sales and total revenue margin rose 60 basis points to 17.7% of total revenue versus prior year, driven by product mix shifts and savings from Asian consolidation.
Earnings and EBITDA Growth
Operating income for Q2 increased 15.6% to $75.4 million. Net income for Q2 rose 11.7% to $49.1 million ($1.62 diluted EPS). Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $99.7 million, up 14.6% year-over-year. YTD net income increased 9.4% to $89.3 million and YTD adjusted EBITDA grew 12.3% to $186.6 million.
Regional Performance — Colombia Surge
Colombia net merchandise sales jumped 30.5% (13.8% in constant currency) and comparable net merchandise sales increased 31.3% (14.7% CC), contributing ~360 basis points to consolidated comparable net merchandise sales growth; drivers included Colombian peso appreciation, higher member traffic and improved assortment.
Membership Growth and Record Renewals
Membership accounts grew 7.9% year-over-year to ~2.1 million. Twelve-month renewal rate reached an all-time high of 90.2%. Platinum accounts rose to 19.5% of the membership base from 14.5% a year ago, and membership income as a percentage of revenue increased to 1.6% (from 1.5%).
Category and Product Strength
Foods category grew ~9.2% with fresh proteins (seafood, poultry, meat) each exceeding 15% growth. Nonfood rose ~12.4%, food service and bakery grew ~12.2% and health services (optical, audiology, pharmacy) increased ~13%. Softlines benefited from promotions (domestic white sale more than doubled sales vs prior year).
Digital & Omnichannel Momentum
Digital channel sales reached $94.1 million, up 23.4% YoY and representing 6.4% of net merchandise sales — the highest dollar volume to date. Website/app orders grew 10.9% with average transaction value up 10.8%. 74.7% of members have online profiles and >25% have transacted online.
Real Estate and Supply Chain Investments
Opened new distribution center in Trinidad and began operations; planned DCs in Colombia and Jamaica (FY26) and Dominican Republic (FY27). Announced five new clubs across Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Costa Rica and Guatemala to bring total to 61 once opened; sustainability features highlighted in new La Romana club.
Private Label Penetration and Cost Savings
Private label penetration increased ~50 basis points in the first 6 months; updated methodology shows private label at 26.6% of merchandise sales. Local sourcing initiatives (e.g., bottled water in Colombia) cut prices by ~23% and lowered carbon footprint.
Shareholder Returns and Cash Generation
Declared annual cash dividend of $1.40 per share, an 11.1% increase year-over-year (fifth consecutive increase). Net cash provided by operating activities was $133.3 million for the first six months and the company ended the quarter with $195.1 million in cash & restricted cash plus ~$149.7 million in short-term investments.