Grocery Outlet delivered solid third-quarter financial performance, with net sales increasing by 5.4% to $1.17 billion, despite slightly below-target comparable store sales growth of 1.2%.

• Gross margin held steady at 30.4%, maintaining profitability amidst operational challenges.
• Adjusted EBITDA reached $67 million, exceeding expectations and underpinned by disciplined cost management.
• The company is implementing a store refresh program, with initial pilot stores showing promising results to boost customer engagement.
• Same-store sales growth is projected to be flat to up 1% for Q4, following a course correction in promotional strategies.
• Ongoing enhancements to inventory visibility and forecasting tools are expected to significantly improve operational execution and sales performance by 2026.