Grocery Outlet Q4 EPS Misses by 9.5%, Sales Slip 1.6%
Grocery Outlet reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.19, missing consensus by 9.5% and up from $0.15 a year ago, while net sales hit $1.22 billion, 1.6% below estimates. Shares have slumped 12.2% year-to-date versus the S&P 500’s 0.4% decline after the retailer received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating.
1. Q4 EPS and Revenue Results
Grocery Outlet reported adjusted EPS of $0.19 for the quarter ended December 2025, a 9.5% shortfall versus consensus and above last year’s $0.15. Net sales rose 11% year-over-year to $1.22 billion but fell 1.6% below analyst estimates.
2. Year-to-Date Stock Performance
Shares have declined 12.2% since January 1, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.4% drop as investors reacted to the mixed earnings and revenue misses.
3. Outlook and Analyst Rating
Consensus for Q1 forecasts $0.13 EPS on $1.2 billion sales, with full-year estimates at $0.86 EPS on $4.96 billion. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), reflecting unfavorable estimate revisions.