10-Q · June 5, 2026
Petco (WOOF) reported a slight increase in Q1 2026 net sales, totaling $1.50 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 0.2%. However, the net loss attributable to common stockholders widened to $15.1 million from…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
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Filed September 4, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Petco reported a $0.13 diluted EPS result versus $0.07 consensus, while revenue of $1.489 billion was essentially flat versus the $1.490 billion estimate. Operating margin improved to 3.2% and year-to-date free cash…
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Petco reported a $0.13 diluted EPS result versus $0.07 consensus, while revenue of $1.489 billion was essentially flat versus the $1.490 billion estimate. Operating margin improved to 3.2% and year-to-date free cash flow was $60.8 million, but the balance sheet remains exposed to variable-rate debt, with $897.8 million outstanding and approximately $9.1 million of annual interest sensitivity for each 100-basis-point rate increase. The 10-Q states that there were no material changes to previously disclosed risk factors and does not provide new quantitative guidance.
Gross and operating margin
How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.
One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.13
What stood out
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EPS beat despite flat revenue
Diluted EPS was $0.13 versus the $0.07 consensus estimate, a $0.06 beat. Revenue was $1.489 billion versus the $1.490 billion estimate, essentially in line but modestly below expectations.
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Operating profitability improved
Operating margin was 3.2%, improving from 1.6% in the prior comparable period and indicating meaningful operating leverage.
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Cash flow returned to positive
Year-to-date free cash flow was $60.8 million, reversing the negative $69 million quarterly free cash flow reported in the most recent period in the supplied history.
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ABL remained undrawn
The company had $897.8 million outstanding under its Amended First Lien Term Loan and no borrowings under its ABL Revolving Credit Facility as of August 1, 2026.
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No control deficiencies reported
Disclosure controls were assessed as effective at a reasonable assurance level as of August 1, 2026, and management reported no material change in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter.
What to watch
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Material variable-rate debt exposure
A 100-basis-point increase in variable interest rates would have increased annual cash interest expense by approximately $9.1 million based on August 1, 2026 debt levels.
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Refinancing and rate risk
The company had $897.8 million outstanding under its variable-rate term loan as of August 1, 2026; adverse interest-rate changes or limited availability of fixed-rate refinancing could materially affect results.
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Cash balances exceed insured limits
Substantially all cash and cash equivalents were held at major U.S. financial institutions, with current deposits likely exceeding insured limits as of August 1, 2026.
Management's outlook
The supplied 10-Q text does not provide quantitative revenue or EPS guidance. The prior 8-K/earnings release, rather than this filing, discussed FY 2026 and Q3 outlook.
Earlier filings 4
10-K · March 13, 2026
The 2026 Form 10-K emphasizes Petco’s multi-channel strategy anchored on four pillars (trusted store experience, new trend-driven products, scaled services, and an integrated omni-channel experience) and reports…
10-Q · December 5, 2025
Petco (WOOF) reported Q3 net sales of $1,464,411,000 and diluted EPS of $0.03 for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025. Revenue and gross profit declined modestly versus the prior year, but operating income turned…
10-Q · August 29, 2025
Petco reported thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2025 net sales of $1,488,529,000, down versus the prior-year quarter, while gross profit expanded to $585,319,000 and operating income recovered to $43,022,000. The company…
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