Petco

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Petco is a health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets and pet owners. It is involved in the retailing of pet consumables, supplies, and companion animals and services.

TypePublic
Founded1965
HQSan Diego, CA, USMap
Websitepetco.com
Employee Ratings3.1More
Overall CultureDMore
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Employees (est.) (Oct 2020)26,000
Job Openings6
Revenue (FY, 2019)$4.4 B
Share Price (Feb 2021)$19.9 (-5%)
Cybersecurity ratingBMore

Key People/Management at Petco

Ron Coughlin

Ron Coughlin

Chairman and CEO
Mike Nuzzo

Mike Nuzzo

Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Maximilian Biagosch

Maximilian Biagosch

Director
Darren MacDonald

Darren MacDonald

Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
Cameron Breitner

Cameron Breitner

Director
John Zavada

John Zavada

Chief Information and Administrative Officer
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Petco Office Locations

Petco has an office in San Diego
San Diego, CA, US (HQ)
10850 Via Frontera
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Petco Financials and Metrics

Petco Revenue

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Petco's revenue was reported to be $4.43 b in FY, 2019 which is a 1% increase from the previous period.
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Revenue (FY, 2019)

4.4b

Revenue growth (FY, 2019 - FY, 2019), %

1%

Gross profit (FY, 2019)

1.9b

Gross profit margin (FY, 2019), %

43%

Net income (FY, 2019)

(104.0m)

EBIT (FY, 2019)

110.6m

Market capitalization (26-Feb-2021)

6.0b

Closing stock price (26-Feb-2021)

19.9

Cash (31-Oct-2020)

195.8m

EV

7.2b
Petco's current market capitalization is $6 b.
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019

Revenue

4.4b4.4b

Revenue growth, %

1%

Cost of goods sold

2.5b2.5b

Gross profit

1.9b1.9b
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Annual
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019

Cash

180.6m148.8m

Accounts Receivable

27.9m31.5m

Prepaid Expenses

48.8m24.9m

Inventories

470.1m479.0m
Quarterly
USDQ3, 2020

Cash

195.8m

Accounts Receivable

40.5m

Prepaid Expenses

38.0m

Inventories

541.4m
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Annual
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019

Net Income

(413.8m)(104.0m)

Depreciation and Amortization

187.0m173.5m

Inventories

23.6m(8.2m)

Accounts Payable

23.8m15.9m
Half Year
USDH1, 2019H1, 2020

Net Income

(94.0m)(24.8m)

Depreciation and Amortization

129.6m129.0m

Inventories

(48.4m)(63.3m)

Accounts Payable

(30.6m)54.5m
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USDFY, 2019

Financial Leverage

7.7 x
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Petco Operating Metrics

Petco's Active Customers was reported to be 21.5 m in Q3, 2020.
FY, 2018Q3, 2019FY, 2019Q3, 2020

Pet Care Centers

1.49 k1.49 k1.48 k1.47 k

Pets Served (Grooming Business)

2 m

Pets Served (Training Business)

180 k

Active Customers

19.08 m19.73 m19.65 m21.46 m
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Petco Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.
Petco Holdings, Inc. LLC

Petco Revenue Breakdown

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Petco revenue breakdown by business segment: 9.7% from Services and Other, 45.2% from Supplies and Companion Animals and 45.2% from Dog and Cat Food

Petco Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

B

83/100

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Petco Online and Social Media Presence

Petco's Trends

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Petco Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    D

    57/100

  • CEO Rating

    D+

    62/100

  • Compensation

    D

    50/100

  • Diversity

    D

    55/100

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Petco News and Updates

February 10, 2021

: Petco joins other companies in offering vaccine incentives

Petco Health and Wellness Co. WOOF joined other companies Wednesday in announcing incentives for their employees to get COVID-19 vaccines. For each employee who completes a COVID-19 vaccination program, Petco said it will pay them $75 and contribute $25 to a fund for employees experiencing financial…
January 28, 2021

New Year, New Pet: Petco Offers Tips for Prioritizing Pet Health and Wellness in 2021

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a comprehensive health and wellness partner for pets and pet parents, today revealed important tips to support pet well-being in 2021. In the spirit of the new year, humans and furry friends...
January 19, 2021

IPO Report: Petco CEO highlights the resiliency of the pet industry as COVID-19 drives increase in adoption

Petco stock began trading Thursday and quickly soared more than 60%.
January 15, 2021

Petco Goes PublicPETA Snatches Up Stock

San Diego – When sales of Petco stock opened today, PETA was one of the first buyers, snatching up enough of it to be able to attend annual meetings again, submit shareholder resolutions, and speak directly to Petco executives to urge the company to stop selling live animals, including betta fish, w…
January 14, 2021

Pet care retailer Petco shares surge 63% in first day of trading

The pet care industry is booming as Americans adopt pets and spend more on their dogs, cats and other critters during the Covid pandemic.
January 14, 2021

Petco shares soar more than 50% as trading begins

Petco Health & Wellness Co. Inc. stock began trading on Thursday and quickly soared 56.4%. The first trade at 12:13 p.m. ET was at $26. Shares priced at $18. Petco launched in 1965 and offers a wide range of pet products and services. The company is going public at a time when consumers are spe…
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 Petco Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Petco founded?

    Petco was founded in 1965.

  • Who are Petco key executives?

    Petco's key executives are Ron Coughlin, Mike Nuzzo and Maximilian Biagosch.

  • How many employees does Petco have?

    Petco has 26,000 employees.

  • What is Petco revenue?

    Latest Petco annual revenue is $4.4 b.

  • What is Petco revenue per employee?

    Latest Petco revenue per employee is $170.6 k.

  • Who are Petco competitors?

    Competitors of Petco include Chewy, Pet Valu and PetSmart.

  • Where is Petco headquarters?

    Petco headquarters is located at 10850 Via Frontera, San Diego.

  • Where are Petco offices?

    Petco has an office in San Diego.

  • How many offices does Petco have?

    Petco has 1 office.