Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) have been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the thirteen ratings firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eight have issued a hold recommendation and four have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $3.9430.

Several analysts have commented on WOOF shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Petco Health and Wellness in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Evercore cut their price objective on shares of Petco Health and Wellness from $4.00 to $3.00 and set an “in-line” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Petco Health and Wellness from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the stock from $4.05 to $5.00 in a report on Thursday.

Petco Health and Wellness Stock Performance

Shares of WOOF stock opened at $3.62 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $2.72 and a 200 day moving average of $3.10. Petco Health and Wellness has a 1 year low of $2.24 and a 1 year high of $4.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.37, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 120.67 and a beta of 1.75.

Petco Health and Wellness (NASDAQ:WOOF) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The company reported ($0.01) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $1.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.51 billion. Petco Health and Wellness had a return on equity of 0.89% and a net margin of 0.15%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.05) EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Petco Health and Wellness will post -0.22 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Petco Health and Wellness

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Financial Management Professionals Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Petco Health and Wellness in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its holdings in Petco Health and Wellness by 425.1% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 10,523 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 8,519 shares during the period. Abel Hall LLC purchased a new position in Petco Health and Wellness during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Cibc World Market Inc. purchased a new position in Petco Health and Wellness during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new position in Petco Health and Wellness in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000.

Key Petco Health and Wellness News

Here are the key news stories impacting Petco Health and Wellness this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management set FY2026 targets including EBITDA of $415–$430M and guidance calling for flat to +1.5% sales, signaling a return to growth under the “Reach for the Sky” plan. Petco skyrockets after guidance surprises to the upside
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies upgraded WOOF to Buy and raised its price target to $5, saying the turnaround is complete and growth is ahead — a catalyst for further upside from analysts. Petco shares jump as Jefferies cites turnaround complete and growth ahead in upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs reiterated a bullish stance with a $3.95 price target, reinforcing analyst support after the quarter. Goldman Sachs Remains Bullish on Petco (WOOF) With $3.95 Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results showed a slight revenue beat and improved margins/EBITDA, which investors view as evidence the company’s operational changes are working. Petco Stock Surges On Better-than-Expected Q4 Sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is closing underperforming stores and leaning into services (grooming, training) and fresh food to improve free cash flow and long-term growth; tactical now, payoff over time. Why Petco Stock Popped Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and presentations highlight the “Reach for the Sky” strategy and product/service expansion as the company shifts focus from cost cuts to growth initiatives. Petco Bets on Highly Engaged Pet Parents to Ignite Growth
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed expectations (reported a loss vs. a small positive estimate), which remains a risk if top-line momentum softens. Petco Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue was down ~2.4% year-over-year in the quarter, so the company must sustain execution to turn that trend into consistent growth. Petco’s Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Decrease 2.4% Y/Y

Petco Health and Wellness Company Profile

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.