Deep-Dive Due Diligence AI Generated Report on Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WOOF)
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Listen up, partner—it's 11:28:35 AM on Thu Mar 27, 2025 -0400, and I’m revved up about Petco Health and (WOOF), climbing from 2.44 to 3.3188. This stock is buzzing big-time—do we have a hidden gem, or a flash in the pan? Help me sift through the data!
Here's the first list of news for Petco Health and:
C1 - Today 09:00AM - Petco joins Uber Eats for Nationwide On-Demand Delivery
C2 - 03:02AM - Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc (WOOF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Focus on ...
C3 - Mar-26-25 08:33PM - Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
C4 - Mar-26-25 08:33PM 06:35PM - Petco Health & Wellness (WOOF) Reports Break-Even Earnings for Q4
C5 - Mar-26-25 08:33PM 05:47PM - Petco surges, Jefferies & GameStop drop: After-hours movers
C6 - Mar-26-25 08:33PM 04:09PM - Petco (NASDAQ:WOOF) Posts Q4 Sales In Line With Estimates, Stock Soars
C7 - Mar-26-25 08:33PM 04:02PM - Petco Health + Wellness Company, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
C8 - Mar-25-25 07:00PM - Dollar Tree earnings, Fed president commentary: What to Watch
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C2
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**Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc (WOOF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Focus on ...**
Date: 03:02AM
Source: (GuruFocus.com)
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/petco-health-wellness-co-inc-070237506.html
Revenue:$1.55 billion for the fourth quarter, in line with prior outlook.
Adjusted EBITDA:$96.1 million, with a margin rate of 6.2%.
Gross Margin:Increased by 1,180 basis points to 38%.
SG&A Expenses:$571.9 million, representing 36.8% of net sales, up 60 basis points from last year.
Comparable Sales:Up 50 basis points year over year for the fourth quarter.
Store Locations:Closed 25 net locations in 2024, ending with 1,398 pet care centers in the US.
2025 Outlook - Net Sales:Expected to be down low single digits compared to last year.
2025 Outlook - Adjusted EBITDA:Expected between $375 and $390 million.
2025 Outlook - Store Closures:Expect to close between 20
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Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc reported Q4 2024 revenues of $1.55 billion, in line with its previous outlook, and an adjusted EBITDA of $96.1 million. The company's gross margin rose by 1,180 basis points to 38%, while SG&A expenses were $571.9 million, which accounted for 36.8% of net sales. Petco reported a 0.5% YoY increase in comparable sales for Q4 and closed 25 net locations during the year, ending with 1,398 pet care centers in the US. The company expects net sales to drop by low single digits in 2025 and expects an adjusted EBITDA between $375 and $390 million. Petco also plans to close between 20 stores in 2025.
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We present this news so you can catch the big movers from recently breaking news.
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Usually the first item is the most important.
A1 - 2025-03-27T14:15:51Z - Concentrix Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Soleno Therapeutics, Petco Health and Wellness...
A2 - 2025-03-27T14:06:00Z - Petco Stock Climbs On On-Demand Delivery Partnership With Uber Eats...
A3 - 2025-03-27T00:00:00Z - Petco joins Uber Eats for Nationwide On-Demand Delivery...
A4 - 2025-03-27T13:00:07Z - Daily Game Plan - Opening Print...
A5 - 2025-03-27T13:04:59Z - Uber Eats adds Petco pet supplies for on-demand delivery By Investing.com...
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**Concentrix Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Soleno Therapeutics, Petco Health and Wellness, MillerKnoll And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday - Avis Budget Gr (NASDAQ:CAR), Concentrix (NASDAQ:CNXC)**Date: 2025-03-27Source: {'uri': 'benzinga.com', 'dataType': 'news', 'title': 'Benzinga'}URL: https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44515668/concentrix-posts-better-than-expected-earnings-joins-soleno-therapeutics-petco-health-and-wellness-millerknoll-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-thursdayU.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.2% on Thursday.
Shares of Concentrix Corporation CNXC rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued second-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.
Concentrix reported quarterly earnings of $2.79 per share, which beat the analyst con
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Concentrix Corporation's shares increased significantly during Thursday's trading session following the announcement of its Q1 financial results, which surpassed expectations. The company also provided Q2 revenue guidance that exceeded estimates. Concentrix reported a quarterly earnings of $2.79 per share, beating analyst predictions. However, U.S. stocks were generally lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.2% on Thursday.
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This is our final list of news.
News AI can literally read just by asking.
Don't miss the breaking news!
B1 - 2024-12-06T16:09:58Z - Why Petco Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
B2 - 2024-11-21T09:51:00Z - 1 Growth Stock Down 74% to Buy Right Now
B3 - 2024-10-04T15:23:08Z - Why Petco Health and Wellness Stock Soared 43% Higher Last Month
B4 - 2024-09-12T20:38:24Z - Why Chewy Stock Was Climbing Higher This Week
B5 - 2024-09-11T16:29:41Z - Why Petco Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
B6 - 2024-09-04T08:21:00Z - 1 Growth Stock Down 75% to Buy Right Now
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**Why Petco Stock Is Skyrocketing Today**Date: Unknown DateSource: Unknown SourceURL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/12/06/why-petco-stock-is-skyrocketing-today/?source=iedfolrf0000001Petco reported better-than-expected Q3 results, but its Q4 sales and earnings guidance fell short of Wall Street's targets. However, the company's adjusted EBITDA forecast suggests it is making progress in its transformation efforts.
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Petco's stock is soaring due to its better-than-expected Q3 results, despite its Q4 sales and earnings guidance falling short of Wall Street's expectations. The company's adjusted EBITDA forecast indicates progress in its transformation efforts, which may be contributing to the positive market response.
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This is our set of metrics.
Please analyze the numbers.
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| Volume: 16,207,800 | Perf Month: 16.27% | Option/Short: Yes / Yes | Sales Y/Y TTM: -2.22% |
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| Avg Volume: 3.81M | Perf Quarter: -18.23% | Short Float: 21.16% | ROE: -8.86% |
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| Rel Volume: 14.14 | Index: RUT | Short Ratio: 7.42 | ROI: -2.73% |
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| RSI (14): 69.49 | Market Cap: 903.82M | Short Interest: 28.28M | Sales Surprise: -0.28% |
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| ATR (14): 0.23 | Shs Outstand: 239.10M | Beta: 1.91 | EPS Surprise: 139.39% |
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| SMA20: 29.83% | Shs Float: 133.68M | Sales Q/Q: -7.31% | P/E: - |
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| SMA50: 9.13% | Inst Own: 59.01% | Sales past 5Y: 9.14% | Earnings: Mar 26 AMC |
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| SMA200: -11.17% | Insider Own: 51.50% | Employees: 29000 | |
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| Perf Week: 36.05% | Insider Trans: 0.00% | Debt/Eq: 2.63 | |
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The next section covers any insider trading.
If this section may be blank due to no recent filings.
Inside Trans: Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) by Insana Giovanni (See Remarks) on 2025-03-18
- Class A Common Stock: 651 shares at $2.5 (D)
Inside Trans: Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) by SIMMONS SABRINA (Chief Financial Officer) on 2025-03-04
- Class A Common Stock: 406505 shares at $0 (D)
- Class A Common Stock: 1016261 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 314466 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Stock Unit: 259068 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) by Romanko Michael (See Remarks) on 2025-03-04
- Class A Common Stock: 1321139 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 393082 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Stock Unit: 323835 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) by Anderson Joel D (Chief Executive Officer) on 2025-03-04
- Class A Common Stock: 1727643 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Stock Unit: 1101037 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 1336478 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) by Venezia Patrick J (Chief Revenue Officer) on 2025-03-04
- Class A Common Stock: 223578 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 172956 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Stock Unit: 142488 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) by Stout John Logan (Chief Merchandising Officer) on 2025-03-04
- Class A Common Stock: 203253 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 157233 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Stock Unit: 129534 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) by May Holly (Chief Human Resources Officer) on 2025-03-04
- Class A Common Stock: 152440 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 117925 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Stock Unit: 97151 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) by Insana Giovanni (See Remarks) on 2025-03-04
- Class A Common Stock: 152440 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 117925 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Stock Unit: 97151 shares at $0 (D)
No transactions recorded.
No transactions recorded.
[Company Financial Summary]
[Company Details]
Name: N/A
Market Cap: N/A
Shares Outstanding: N/A
Sector: N/A
[Financial Statements - Latest Quarter]
Total Assets: N/A
Total Liabilities: N/A
Total Equity: N/A
Revenue (Quarter): N/A
Net Income: N/A
Earnings Per Share (EPS): N/A
[Price Metrics - Last 30 Days]
Latest Close: 3.36
Average Volume: 4231582.7
30-Day High: 3.36
30-Day Low: 2.37
[Detailed Financials: Q3 2025]
- Total Assets: $5,211,480,000.0
- Total Liabilities: $4,088,642,000.0
- Total Equity: $1,122,838,000.0
- Current Assets: $931,783,000.0
- Current Liabilities: $1,113,679,000.0
[Income Statement: Q3 2025]
- Revenue: $1,511,437,000.00
- Net Income: N/A
- Gross Profit: N/A
- Operating Income: N/A
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -0.06
[Cash Flow Statement: Q3 2025]
- Net Cash Flow: $-12,625,000.0
[Detailed Financials: Q2 2025]
- Total Assets: $5,276,647,000.0
- Total Liabilities: $4,145,164,000.0
- Total Equity: $1,131,484,000.0
- Current Assets: $941,893,000.0
- Current Liabilities: $1,117,851,000.0
[Income Statement: Q2 2025]
- Revenue: $1,523,755,000.00
- Net Income: N/A
- Gross Profit: N/A
- Operating Income: N/A
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -0.09
[Cash Flow Statement: Q2 2025]
- Net Cash Flow: $42,782,000.0
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3) PRICE_TARGET: If you think the high today will be 50% higher, add to the price.
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1) Brief Summary: The company has shown variable performance over the past month, quarter, and year, with a significant increase in volume indicating increased interest. However, performance over the past quarter and year has been negative. The high short float and short ratio indicate a high level of short interest, suggesting investors are bearish on the stock. The company has a high level of debt compared to equity. The recent insider transactions show significant activity, mostly at no cost, indicating a strong belief in the company's future performance among its executives. The company has experienced a decrease in sales year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter, which is concerning and may indicate future challenges.
2) MARKET_SCORE: Given the high level of short interest and negative performance over the year, despite recent increases in volume and monthly performance, the likelihood of upward moves seems low. Therefore, MARKET_SCORE[30]
3) PRICE_TARGET: Given the company's current challenges and the overall bearish sentiment, it seems unlikely that the stock will experience a significant increase in the short term. If the current price is $3.36, a 10% increase would be a more reasonable expectation. Thus, PRICE_TARGET[$3.70]
4) AI_RPT_HEADLINE: "Volatility and High Short Interest Cloud Company's near-term Outlook"
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Finally, if more data could have improved your confidence which would you have chosen? **Choose one option:**
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[2025-03-27 08:29:21] # Analysis Completed
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