Grocery Outlet reports Q4 adjusted EPS 18c, consensus 16c

Reports Q4 revenue $989.82M, consensus $979.92M. Comparable store sales increased by 2.7% in Q4. As previously disclosed, the company experienced disruptions as a result of the implementation of new technology platforms in late August 2023. Such disruptions are estimated to have negatively impacted comparable store sales by approximately 200 basis points and gross margin by 130 basis points in the fourth quarter. “Our value proposition continues to resonate with consumers resulting in strong traffic and transaction count growth. During 2023, we increased our market share, achieved record sales of $4 billion, and grew Adjusted EBITDA by 18%,” said RJ Sheedy, CEO of Grocery Outlet. “Looking ahead, we are excited to be acquiring United Grocery Outlet and the platform that it will provide to support future store growth in the Southeast.”