Puregold Price Club, Inc. (stock symbol: PGOLD) shared its financial results for the first three months of 2026, showing strong growth in both sales and earnings, according to a regulatory filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 7, 2026.
What Did Puregold Earn?
Think of a lemonade stand: if you sell more lemonade and keep more money after paying for lemons and sugar, you’re doing well. That’s essentially what happened with Puregold in early 2026.
The company earned a net income (the money left after paying all expenses) of ₱3.26 billion for the first quarter of 2026. This represents a 23.7% increase compared to the ₱2.64 billion they earned during the same period in 2025.
How Much Did They Sell?
Puregold’s total sales reached ₱58.78 billion in the first three months of 2026, which is 12.1% higher than the ₱52.42 billion they sold during the same period last year. That’s an increase of ₱6.36 billion.
The company explained that their existing stores also performed better. Their Puregold stores saw a 5.4% increase in same-store sales (meaning stores that were already open, not new ones), mainly because customers bought more items per visit. Meanwhile, their S&R Warehouse clubs saw an even bigger jump of 12%, driven by more customers visiting the stores.
Understanding the Profit Margins
Let’s break down how Puregold makes money in simple terms:
- Gross Profit: After buying products to sell (which cost ₱46.98 billion), Puregold had ₱11.8 billion left over. This is called gross profit, and it increased by 15.1% compared to last year. Their gross profit margin improved to 20.1% from 19.6% the previous year.
- Operating Expenses: Running stores costs money (rent, electricity, salaries, etc.). These expenses totaled ₱8.01 billion, up 11.4% from the previous year.
- Operating Income: After paying operating expenses, Puregold had ₱4.77 billion left, representing a 20% increase from the ₱3.97 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
How Many Stores Does Puregold Have?
As of the end of March 2026, Puregold operates a total of 790 stores across the Philippines. This includes:
- 685 Puregold stores
- 33 S&R Membership Shopping Warehouses
- 72 S&R New York Style quick-service restaurants
About Puregold Price Club
Puregold Price Club, Inc. is one of the leading grocery retail chains in the Philippines. The company trades on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol PGOLD. According to the filing, Puregold has 2.88 billion common shares outstanding and 24.08 million treasury shares.
The company’s board of directors approved these first quarter results during their regular board meeting on May 7, 2026. Puregold stated they will submit their complete SEC Form 17-Q report on or before May 15, 2026.
Source Note:This article is based on the company’s official press release and disclosures filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology (PSE EDGE) system. For the complete and official version of the announcement, readers may visit the PSE EDGE website and search for the company’s filing directly.
