Petco Health and Wellness (WOOF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF) is a leading U.S. pet specialty retailer focused on delivering products, services and solutions that improve the health and well-being of pets. The company operates a network of retail locations that provide high-quality pet food, supplies and accessories, along with a growing digital platform that supports online ordering, subscription delivery and telehealth consultations for pets.

In addition to its retail offerings, Petco has built a full suite of in-store and virtual services, including grooming, training, dog daycare and veterinary care. Its “Veterinary Authority” segment features in-store clinics and an expanding independent veterinary practice model, providing services such as routine exams, vaccinations and pharmacy fulfillment. Petco’s telehealth solution, Vetco Health, enables pet owners to connect with licensed veterinarians remotely, underscoring the company’s emphasis on preventative care and convenience.

Founded in San Diego in 1965, Petco has grown from a single storefront into a national pet care brand with more than 1,500 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Throughout its history, the company has pursued strategic acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its product assortment and service capabilities, including specialty nutrition lines, eco-friendly supplies and proprietary wellness brands. In August 2021, Petco returned to the public markets with an initial public offering, marking a new chapter in its growth trajectory.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Coughlin, Petco continues to prioritize a health-and-wellness approach that aims to differentiate the brand through integrative care solutions, data-driven personalization and an expanding omnichannel presence. The company’s focus on proactive health, combined with ongoing investments in digital tools and store enhancements, positions Petco to address evolving consumer preferences and drive long-term value in the pet care industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.80 to $2.93
• 50-Day Range: $2.49 to $3.06
• 52-Week Range: $2.24 to $4.19
• Volume: 1.28 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.48 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $940.98 million
• P/E Ratio: 145.57
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $3.89
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Petco Health and Wellness Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Petco Health and Wellness scored higher than 66% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 234th out of 475 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Petco Health and Wellness has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.09, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Petco Health and Wellness has a consensus price target of $3.89, representing about 33.5% upside from its current price of $2.91.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Petco Health and Wellness has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 22.22%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Petco Health and Wellness are expected to grow by 22.22% in the coming year, from $0.09 to $0.11 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Petco Health and Wellness is 145.57, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.96.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Petco Health and Wellness is 145.57, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 47.24.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Petco Health and Wellness has a PEG Ratio of 3.24. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Petco Health and Wellness has a P/B Ratio of 0.80. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.52% of the float of Petco Health and Wellness has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Petco Health and Wellness has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13.11, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Petco Health and Wellness has recently increased by 1.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Petco Health and Wellness does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Petco Health and Wellness does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.79

News Sentiment

Petco Health and Wellness has a news sentiment score of 0.79. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Petco Health and Wellness this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

7 people have searched for WOOF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Petco Health and Wellness to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.9 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Petco Health and Wellness insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,145,500.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

6.50% of the stock of Petco Health and Wellness is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Petco Health and Wellness has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/11/2026
• Today: 8/04/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/27/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Specialty Retail
• Sub-Industry: Other Specialty Retail
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:WOOF
• CIK: 1826470
• Web: www.petco.com
• Phone: 858-453-7845
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 29,000
• Year Founded: 1965

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Petco Health and Wellness: $3.89
• High Price Target: $5.00
• Low Price Target: $3.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +33.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.09
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.02
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 145.57
• Forward P/E Ratio: 32.33
• P/E Growth: 3.24
• Net Income: $9.07 million
• Net Margins: 0.09%
• Pretax Margin: -0.13%
• Return on Equity: 1.36%
• Return on Assets: 0.30%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.27
• Current Ratio: 0.85
• Quick Ratio: 0.29

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.96 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.16
• Cash Flow: $0.69 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.23
• Book Value: $3.65 per share
• Price / Book: 0.80

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 323,360,000
• Free Float: 302,338,000
• Market Cap: $940.98 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.54