Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. operates as an enterprise focused on enhancing the well-being of companion animals, their human guardians, and its own associates. The company offers a broad spectrum of services, including veterinary care (provided both in-store and through its Vetco mobile clinics), grooming, pet training, telehealth consultations, and specialized offerings like Vital Care and pet health insurance. Customers can also procure various pet consumables, supplies, and supplementary services via its digital platforms, such as petco.com, petcoach.co, petinsurancequotes.com, and pupbox.com. As of March 23, 2022, Petco maintained a significant retail footprint with approximately 1,500 locations across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, a network that included about 200 integrated in-store veterinary hospitals. Established in 1965, the company's central operations are based in San Diego, California.
Sector: Retail-Retail Stores, NEC
Industry: Specialty Retail
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. NASDAQ:WOOF Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
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Press Release
Paws on the Nice List: Petco Unveils "Never Naughty, Always Nice" Holiday Campaign Ft. Hundreds of Gifts at $10 or Less, Free Santa Photos and In-Store Events
Petco kicked off its 2026 holiday campaign "Never Naughty, Always Nice," featuring hundreds of new products with 70% priced at $10 or less.
The campaign spans Petsgiving sampling events, free Santa photos, exclusive advent calendars, a Ronnie Woo cookbook collaboration, and Black Friday/Cyber Week BOGO promotions.
The release cites industry data projecting U.S. pet spending rising from $158 billion in 2025 to roughly $173 billion in 2027, but discloses no financial guidance or results for Petco itself.
• 27d ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 5
Petco Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Petco's Q2 net sales came in at $1.5 billion, up just 0.05%, but comparable sales rose 0.6% for a second consecutive positive quarter and profitability landed ahead of the company's outlook.
Net income jumped to $38.7 million from $14.0 million (diluted EPS $0.13) and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $122.2 million from $113.9 million; results include a $6.8 million net benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds, without which normalized Adjusted EBITDA was $115.4 million.
The balance sheet improved materially: cash grew to $293.5 million, year-to-date free cash flow reached $60.8 million versus $9.9 million last year, and total debt fell to $1.48 billion after a $75 million post-quarter prepayment, bringing total prepayments to $170 million in nine months as Petco targets 2x leverage.
Management reaffirmed full-year guidance of flat to up 1.5% net sales and $415-430 million Adjusted EBITDA, and guided Q3 to 0.4-1.0% sales growth with $100-103 million of Adjusted EBITDA.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Petco to Host Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on September 2, 2026 and Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Petco will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on September 2, 2026, followed by a conference call to discuss the results.
Management also plans to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference on September 14 and the Wells Fargo Consumer Conference on September 22-23.
Webcasts of these events will be accessible via the company's Investor Relations page.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Petco Appoints Jeffrey Naylor to Board of Directors
Petco appointed Jeffrey Naylor, former CFO of The TJX Companies, to its Board of Directors effective August 1, 2026.
In addition to his board role, Mr. Naylor will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, bringing over two decades of retail financial and operational leadership experience.
CEO Joel Anderson highlighted Naylor's track record in driving profitable growth and operational discipline as key assets to the company's 'Reach for the Sky' strategy.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Petco Launches Halloween Drop Featuring Hundreds of Exclusive, On-Trend Finds
Petco has launched its "Petcoween" Halloween collection, featuring over 300 costumes, toys, and home decor items for pets. The collection includes new and returning bestsellers alongside matching human apparel, with items starting at $3 and most priced under $20.
In addition to seasonal merchandise, the company is rolling out new wellness and brand innovation products from partners like Hill's Science Diet, Wuffes, and Pet Honesty. A $29 Fall Grooming Package is also available from August through October, featuring apple blossom-scented shampoo and limited-edition bandanas.
To drive foot traffic, Petco announced several in-store events and promotions for August, including free treats on "DOGust," buy-three-get-one-free deals on treats, and free pumpkin spice lattes for dogs.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 4
Petco Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Petco reported Q1 2026 net sales of $1.50 billion, up 0.2% year-over-year, with comparable sales returning to positive territory at 0.7% growth.
Profitability metrics improved significantly, with operating income rising 50.5% to $24.6 million and adjusted EBITDA reaching $97.3 million, beating prior outlooks.
The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting flat to 1.5% sales growth and adjusted EBITDA of $415M-$430M, while noting a net loss of $15.1 million due to interest and debt extinguishment costs.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Concert for Cures Series Surpasses $28 Million Raised for Cancer Research Following P!NK's Electrifying Performance at Petco Park
businesswire.com • 5mo ago Press Release
Petco to Host First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on June 3, 2026
Petco announced that its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results will be released on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time, with a live webcast available on its Investor Relations page.
The release includes standard boilerplate describing Petco's retail footprint of more than 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Chile.
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