Petco Health and Wellness Company Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Petco Health and Wellness Company's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -25.2%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings declining at 4.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.8% per year. Petco Health and Wellness Company's return on equity is 0.5%, and it has net margins of 0.09%.
Key information
-25.21%
Earnings growth rate
-25.41%
EPS growth rate
| Specialty Retail Industry Growth | 26.64% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.81% |
| Return on equity | 0.48% |
| Net Margin | 0.094% |
| Last Earnings Update | 02 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
WOOF: Self Help Initiatives And 2026 Plans Will Support Future Recovery
The analyst price target for Petco Health and Wellness Company is now framed in a tighter $3 to $5 range, with modest shifts in inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E reflecting mixed recent research, including both price target cuts around $3 to $3.95 and increases up to $4 and $5, as analysts weigh progress on growth initiatives against updated views on risk and earnings quality. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to recent research where Petco reported a quarter with adjusted EBITDA described as better than guided and above consensus, which they see as support for the current P/E framework used in price targets.Seeking Alpha • Jun 01
Petco: 'Reach For The Sky' Looks Promising, But It Will Depend On The Execution
Summary Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. receives a Hold rating as operational improvements are offset by ongoing top-line softness and high leverage. FY2025 saw net sales decline 2.5% to $5.96B, but gross margin rose 70bps to 38.7%, and adjusted EBITDA improved to $408M. Management's 'Reach for the Sky' strategy targets growth in high-margin services, premium food, and footprint optimization, with 2026 guidance implying stabilization. Despite upbeat guidance and a 20% share price surge post-earnings, I await two more quarters to confirm a sustainable turnaround in WOOF stock. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
WOOF: Self Help Initiatives And Cost Controls Will Support Future Margin Recovery
Analysts have modestly lifted the fair value estimate for Petco Health and Wellness Company to $3.52 from $3.42. This reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple following a mix of recent price target hikes to around $4 and trims closer to $3.95.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
WOOF: 2026 Execution Risks Around Flat Sales Guidance May Limit Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Petco Health and Wellness Company to a range of about $3 to $5, with recent updates such as Goldman Sachs at $3.95, Evercore ISI around $3 to $3.50, UBS and Citi at $4, and Jefferies at $5. These moves reflect mixed views that balance a solid recent quarter with ongoing execution questions and a more cautious P/E outlook.Narrative Update • Apr 03
WOOF: 2026 Execution Risks And Muted Sales Outlook May Cap Future Upside
Analyst price targets for Petco Health and Wellness Company have moved modestly higher, with a blended target edging up by around $0.50 to $1 as analysts respond to recent research that highlights slightly better revenue growth assumptions, improved profitability metrics, and a somewhat lower future P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Petco Health and Wellness Company reflects a mixed backdrop, with some price targets moving higher and others trending lower as analysts reassess execution risks and the outlook for growth and profitability.Narrative Update • Mar 19
WOOF: Execution Uncertainty Around 2026 Plans Will Limit Future Upside
Narrative Update The updated analyst price work for Petco Health and Wellness Company reflects a modest fair value trim of $0.12 to $2.18, as analysts incorporate a mix of recent target moves between $3 and $5 and factor in revised expectations for revenue growth, profitability, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Petco Health and Wellness Company shows a split view, with some firms lifting targets into the US$4 to US$5 range and others trimming expectations closer to US$3.Narrative Update • Mar 05
WOOF: Execution Risks And Soft Sales Outlook Will Constrain Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on Petco Health and Wellness Company by $1 to reflect slightly revised assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. They still view the stock as supported by the broader analyst rationale behind these updated inputs.Narrative Update • Feb 19
WOOF: Cost Controls And Store Closures Will Support Future Margin Recovery
Analysts have lowered their price targets on Petco Health and Wellness Company by approximately $0.25 to $0.75, bringing them to a range of about $3 to $3.75. This reflects updated views on slower revenue and margin assumptions, along with ongoing competitive and macroeconomic pressures.Narrative Update • Feb 05
WOOF: Persistent Traffic And Market Share Pressures Will Limit Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Petco Health and Wellness Company to about $3, reflecting mixed views that balance modestly higher long term revenue and valuation assumptions with ongoing concerns about competitive pressure and uncertain progress on sales and profitability trends. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautious tone around Petco, with price targets moving in a tight range around the low single digits and ratings skewing toward neutral or negative.Narrative Update • Jan 22
WOOF: Ongoing Traffic Weakness Will Pressure Sales Despite Store Closures
Analysts trimmed their fair value estimate for Petco Health and Wellness Company by about $0.16 per share, as recent price target changes (including cuts and modest increases) reflect concerns about competitive pressures, a weak macro backdrop, and ongoing softness in same-store sales and traffic, even as some profitability metrics and forward P/E assumptions adjust. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around Petco Health and Wellness Company centers on cautious expectations for growth, execution, and visibility.
Narrative Update • Jan 08
WOOF: Q3 Profitability Upside Will Counter Softer Traffic And Store Closures
Narrative Update on Petco Health and Wellness Company Analysts have trimmed their implied fair value estimate for Petco Health and Wellness Company from about US$5.14 to roughly US$4.53 per share. This reflects updated views that factor in reduced price targets around US$3.75 and US$3.00, ongoing competitive pressures, weaker macro conditions, and concerns about traffic softness and potential market share erosion.Analysis Article • Jan 07
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WOOF) Shares
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.5x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United States...Narrative Update • Dec 16
WOOF Will Face Mounting Competitive Pressures And Store Closures Ahead
Analysts have modestly adjusted their outlook on Petco Health and Wellness Company, trimming the blended price target by approximately $0.19 per share as they weigh ongoing competitive and macro headwinds against incremental improvements in profitability expectations. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts continue to signal caution on Petco Health and Wellness Company, pointing to a challenging operating backdrop that tempers the impact of recent quarterly upside.Narrative Update • Dec 02
WOOF: Profit-Enhancing Measures Will Drive Improved Margins Amid Competitive Pressure
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Petco Health and Wellness Company downward, from approximately $3.91 to $3.69. They cite competitive pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty as factors affecting the company’s growth outlook and profitability trajectory.Narrative Update • Aug 30
Upgraded Pet Care Services And Digital Appointments Will Secure Lasting Customer Loyalty
Analysts modestly raised Petco's price target to $3.91, citing early EBITDA and margin improvements from cost and operational initiatives, but remain cautious due to ongoing sales and traffic softness and long-term execution risks. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to encouraging early proof points and improving footing if positive trends persist, supported by initial Q1/Q2 improvements in EBITDA and earnings.Analysis Article • Jul 30
Does Petco Health and Wellness Company (NASDAQ:WOOF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) Shares May Have Slumped 26% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WOOF ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has...New Narrative • May 28
Pet Humanization And Omnichannel Retail Will Unlock Enduring Potential
Expansion of high-margin wellness services and exclusive products enhances customer loyalty, brand differentiation, and supports improved margins.Analysis Article • May 08
Is There Now An Opportunity In Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF)?
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WOOF ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) With Shares Advancing 35%
Those holding Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WOOF ) shares would be relieved that the share price has...Seeking Alpha • Mar 28
Petco: FY2025 Guidance Suggests Turnaround Progress
Summary Petco's Q4 financials came in nearly as expected, with progress in the gross margin level, but very modest sales growth. Positively, Petco's FY2025 EBITDA guidance suggests the company's margin turnaround efforts are showing increasing momentum with a focus on high-value sales. Petco's valuation is highly volatile due to the company's high debt, but in a base scenario, I estimate the stock to be fairly valued. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 28
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Petco Health and Wellness Company (NASDAQ:WOOF)
To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...Analysis Article • Feb 01
Investor Optimism Abounds Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) But Growth Is Lacking
It's not a stretch to say that Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:WOOF ) price-to-sales (or "P/S...Seeking Alpha • Jan 12
Petco: A Bone To Pick With High Debt For This Difficult Turnaround
Summary Petco Health and Wellness Company has evolved into a leading pet care provider with diverse product offerings and expanded services, including in-store veterinary hospitals. Q3'24 results showed revenue growth and margin expansion, but the stock declined due to lower guidance and ongoing balance sheet issues. Significant debt burden and rising SG&A expenses pose challenges to profitability, with refinancing risks and potential credit rating downgrades. Competitive pressures and the need for continued investment in marketing and promotions add to the risks, despite modest projected top-line growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 03
At US$4.91, Is It Time To Put Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) On Your Watch List?
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WOOF ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NASDAQGS...Seeking Alpha • Nov 27
Petco: Is New Leadership Enough To Sustain The Stock's Gains?
Summary Petco stock has surged 34% YTD, driven by meme-stock trends, but its fundamentals and new CEO Joel Anderson's profit-first approach show promise for a turnaround. Anderson's retail experience at Walmart and Five Below positions him to drive Petco's operational and financial improvements, focusing on revenue growth and margin expansion. Despite mixed Q2 earnings, Anderson's strategies for boosting sales and margins, especially in the services division, align with the booming pet care industry trends. Petco's operational progress and leadership shakeup show promise, but lacking meme-stock momentum and muted WallStreetBets chatter justify a Hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 05
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Petco Health and Wellness Company's estimated fair value is US$5.53 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to...Analysis Article • Oct 09
Is Petco Health and Wellness Company (NASDAQ:WOOF) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Seeking Alpha • Sep 11
Petco's Q2 Results Show Promise Amid Strategic Shift
Summary Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. faces declining growth and profitability but is pivoting towards veterinary services and operational efficiencies under new leadership to regain sustainable growth. Despite a 30% stock surge, Petco's valuation and performance metrics highlight significant challenges, including a -45.01% annualized return and heavy leverage. The pet industry’s growth potential remains high, driven by increased pet ownership and spending, but inflation and slowing pet adoptions pose risks. Petco's new CEO focuses on cost-cutting, improving supply chain efficiency, and enhancing core product offerings to stabilize and eventually grow profits. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 09
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) As Shares Slide 27%
The Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WOOF ) share price has softened a substantial 27% over the...Analysis Article • May 29
Optimistic Investors Push Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) Shares Up 126% But Growth Is Lacking
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WOOF ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 126% after a...Seeking Alpha • May 28
Petco Health and Wellness: I Am Not Convinced A Turnaround Is Around The Corner
Summary I recommended a sell due to worsening metrics and lack of signs of recovery. WOOF's 1Q24 results showed little improvement, with declining revenue in key segments. The lack of a permanent CEO and risky balance sheet pose further challenges for WOOF's recovery. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Petco Health and Wellness Company makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 02 May 26 | 5,965 | 6 | 2,179 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 26 | 5,961 | 9 | 2,183 | 0 |
| 01 Nov 25 | 5,998 | -2 | 2,199 | 0 |
| 02 Aug 25 | 6,045 | -28 | 2,231 | 0 |
| 03 May 25 | 6,081 | -67 | 2,267 | 0 |
| 01 Feb 25 | 6,116 | -102 | 2,309 | 0 |
| 02 Nov 24 | 6,239 | -111 | 2,349 | 0 |
| 03 Aug 24 | 6,222 | -1,335 | 2,337 | 0 |
| 04 May 24 | 6,229 | -1,325 | 2,327 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 24 | 6,255 | -1,280 | 2,309 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 23 | 6,159 | -1,225 | 2,260 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 23 | 6,166 | 36 | 2,249 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 23 | 6,116 | 64 | 2,218 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 23 | 6,036 | 91 | 2,199 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 22 | 5,972 | 87 | 2,187 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 22 | 5,914 | 120 | 2,171 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 22 | 5,868 | 182 | 2,159 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 22 | 5,807 | 164 | 2,143 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 21 | 5,631 | 129 | 2,096 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 5,447 | 80 | 2,058 | 0 |
| 01 May 21 | 5,222 | 12 | 1,997 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 21 | 4,920 | -26 | 1,898 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 20 | 4,731 | -27 | 1,843 | 0 |
| 01 Aug 20 | 4,564 | -59 | 1,796 | 0 |
| 02 May 20 | 4,452 | -97 | 1,776 | 0 |
| 01 Feb 20 | 4,435 | -96 | 1,763 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 19 | 4,392 | -414 | 1,727 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: WOOF has a large one-off loss of $14.3M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 2nd May, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: WOOF became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: WOOF has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -25.2% per year.
Accelerating Growth: WOOF has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: WOOF has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Specialty Retail industry (0.04%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: WOOF's Return on Equity (0.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/07 14:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/02 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Peter Benedict | Baird |
| Christopher Bottiglieri | BNP Paribas |
| Robert Ohmes | BofA Global Research |