Petco Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Viewpoint - Petco has reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, demonstrating a focus on profitability and a multi-phased transformation strategy, while also tightening its full-year net sales outlook and revising its earnings guidance upward for fiscal 2025 [1][3]. Q3 2025 Overview - Petco's net sales for Q3 2025 were $1.5 billion, reflecting a decrease of 3.1% year over year, aligning with the company's expectations [7]. - Comparable sales also decreased by 2.2% year over year [7]. - The gross profit margin improved by approximately 75 basis points to 38.9% of net sales [7]. - Operating income increased by $25.2 million to $29.2 million [7]. - GAAP net income rose by $26.0 million to $9.3 million [7]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased by $17.3 million to $98.6 million [7]. Full Year 2025 Outlook - The company has tightened its full-year net sales outlook, projecting a decline of 2.5% to 2.8% [4]. - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $395 million to $397 million [4]. - Net interest expense is estimated at approximately $125 million [4]. - Capital expenditures are projected to be between $125 million and $130 million [4]. - Depreciation and amortization is expected to be around $200 million [4]. - The company anticipates approximately 20 net store closures [4]. Fourth Quarter 2025 Outlook - For Q4 2025, net sales are expected to decline in the low single digits year over year [5]. - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $93 million and $95 million [5].