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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/petco-woof/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/petco-woof/data.json",
 "title": "Petco (WOOF) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) stock: Consumer Cyclical, Specialty Retail. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)",
 "published": "2026-06-05T09:17:38+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-26T17:20:54.647+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T15:57:06.343Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "WOOF",
  "name": "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Consumer Cyclical",
  "industry": "Specialty Retail",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://corporate.petco.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 2.27,
  "previousClose": 2.29,
  "change": -0.02,
  "changePercent": -0.87,
  "open": 2.32,
  "high": 2.33,
  "low": 2.27,
  "volume": 1744600,
  "averageVolume": 2045800,
  "marketCap": 650171940,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 3.96,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 2.24,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-26T17:20:54.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 22.699999,
  "eps": 0.1,
  "dividendYield": 0,
  "beta": 1.532,
  "priceToSales": 0.108988844,
  "priceToBook": 0.5380422,
  "revenueTtm": 5965491200,
  "grossMargin": 0.3969507527430467,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.025799999
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 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 15.87,
  "macd": -0.11,
  "sma50": 2.65,
  "sma200": 2.75,
  "rsiSignal": "Oversold",
  "trend": "Bearish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 48,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 3.5,
  "analystTarget": 3.5,
  "analystCount": 12,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Hold",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-26T17:20:54.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 2.27,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 2.91,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 2.25,
  "aggressiveEntry": 2.27,
  "stopLoss": 2.14,
  "stopLossPercent": 4.8,
  "targets": [
   2.31,
   2.36,
   2.43
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 1.02,
    "base": 1.94,
    "upside90th": 3.68
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 0.67,
    "base": 1.66,
    "upside90th": 4.1
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 0.47,
    "base": 1.41,
    "upside90th": 4.29
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 0.34,
    "base": 1.21,
    "upside90th": 4.35
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 0.25,
    "base": 1.03,
    "upside90th": 4.32
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 0.18,
    "base": 0.88,
    "upside90th": 4.23
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 0.14,
    "base": 0.75,
    "upside90th": 4.1
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 0.1,
    "base": 0.64,
    "upside90th": 3.93
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 0.08,
    "base": 0.55,
    "upside90th": 3.75
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 0.06,
    "base": 0.47,
    "upside90th": 3.55
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  ]
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 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
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 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "WOOF Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$2.32",
    "Day Range": "$2.27 to $2.33",
    "Prev Close": "$2.29",
    "Volume": "1.74M",
    "52-Week Range": "$2.24 to $3.96",
    "Market Cap": "$650.17M"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (9% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "WOOF Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 3 quarters, WOOF beat estimates 1 times. The stock rose 1 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "WOOF Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($2.65 and $2.75), signaling a strong downtrend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is significantly oversold at 15.87, suggesting a potential for a short-term bounce, though momentum remains bearish as indicated by the MACD at -0.11. Volume has been below its average, with the latest volume at 1.74 million compared to an average of 2.05 million, indicating a lack of strong conviction from traders. Key support levels are not clearly defined given the extended downtrend, and resistance is expected near the recent moving averages. The current price action suggests continued weakness unless a significant catalyst emerges.",
    "Insiders have recently purchased $4.7 million worth of WOOF stock, signaling a 'Moderate Buy Signal' and potentially indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.",
    "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.15 for the quarter ending September 2026, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $0.07 by 114.29%.",
    "The company has reported a -0.5% revenue growth for the latest reported period, continuing a trend of stagnant or declining top-line performance, which limits its ability to cover operating costs and debt.",
    "WOOF carries a substantial debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34, making it vulnerable to rising interest rates and financial distress if profitability does not improve.",
    "The base case for Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) over the next 6-12 months suggests continued pressure, with the stock potentially consolidating around its current oversold levels or attempting a modest recovery towards the median analyst target price of $3.50. The company's forward revenue growth estimates remain subdued at around 1.00% for the next year, and its profitability metrics are weak compared to sector averages. Upside catalysts could emerge from better-than-expected earnings surprises or a significant improvement in consumer spending on pet products. However, downside risks are substantial, including a potential increase in interest rates impacting its high debt load, intensified competition, and a broader economic downturn affecting discretionary spending. The stock's bearish technical trend also poses a risk of further declines if support levels break."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Given the oversold RSI of 15.87, consider that a short-term technical bounce is possible, but do not rely on it given the strong bearish trend and fundamental headwinds.",
     "The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34 warrants caution, especially if interest rates rise or revenue growth falters.",
     "Monitor upcoming earnings reports closely for signs of sustained revenue growth and margin improvement, which are critical for a long-term recovery."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Insider Buying Activity",
     "text": "Insiders have recently purchased $4.7 million worth of WOOF stock, signaling a 'Moderate Buy Signal' and potentially indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.",
     "source": "Insider Trading Data"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong EPS Beat in Latest Quarter",
     "text": "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.15 for the quarter ending September 2026, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $0.07 by 114.29%.",
     "source": "Earnings Report"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Negative Revenue Growth Trend",
     "text": "The company has reported a -0.5% revenue growth for the latest reported period, continuing a trend of stagnant or declining top-line performance, which limits its ability to cover operating costs and debt.",
     "source": "Company Filings"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "High Debt-to-Equity Ratio",
     "text": "WOOF carries a substantial debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34, making it vulnerable to rising interest rates and financial distress if profitability does not improve.",
     "source": "Company Fundamentals"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) exhibits a low price-to-sales ratio of 0.11, which appears attractive on the surface, but is overshadowed by its negative revenue growth of -0.5% and a meager profit margin of 0.51%. The company's return on equity is also low at 2.58%, indicating inefficient use of shareholder capital. Compared to the sector median P/E of 20.8, WOOF's P/E of 22.7 is slightly elevated given its stagnant growth and profitability concerns. The high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34 is a significant concern, especially with a negative revenue growth trend, raising questions about its long-term financial stability and ability to service its debt.",
    "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) recently reported an EPS of $0.15 for the quarter ending September 2026, significantly beating the estimate of $0.07 by 114.29%, though the stock reacted negatively with a -4.18% price change. Prior to this, earnings have been largely in line with expectations or slightly below, with mixed price reactions. The company's revenue growth has been stagnant, hovering around 0% to 1% year-over-year for recent quarters, suggesting limited top-line expansion.",
    "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) faces significant risks including its high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34, which could become problematic with stagnant revenue growth. The company's negative revenue growth trend and thin profit margins raise concerns about its competitive positioning and long-term viability in the specialty retail sector. Also, the stock is trading well below its key moving averages, indicating strong bearish sentiment and potential for further downside."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "650.17M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "22.70"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "0.1000"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.00%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "3.96"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "2.24"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Oversold SMA Cross Bearish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $2.650, 200-day: $2.748), price is trading below the 50-day SMA, RSI at 15.9 suggests oversold conditions; potential bounce setup."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Oversold",
    "SMA Cross": "Bearish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "15.87"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-0.11"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "2.65"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "2.75"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.26",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.24",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.31",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.06"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "WOOF Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (15.9) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$2.315",
    "TARGET 2": "$2.360",
    "TARGET 3": "$2.427",
    "STOP LOSS": "$2.139"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "-6.22%",
    "Average Feb return": "-10.64%",
    "Average Mar return": "+3.15%",
    "Average Apr return": "-1.04%",
    "Average May return": "+21.57%",
    "Average Jun return": "-5.23%",
    "Average Jul return": "-1.81%",
    "Average Aug return": "+1.41%",
    "Average Sep return": "+0.71%",
    "Average Oct return": "-6.25%",
    "Average Nov return": "-6.21%",
    "Average Dec return": "-9.51%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "2.91%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in WOOF in January 2021 would be worth about $772 today, compared with about $20,381 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in WOOF today could grow to about $2,063 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $15,648 and a bear case around $272. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "WOOF Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $1.21 for WOOF by 2030 in the base case, from $2.27 today (0.5x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $0.3351. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on WOOF's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using WOOF's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "WOOF simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$1.02",
        "$1.94",
        "$3.68"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$0.6689",
        "$1.66",
        "$4.10"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$0.4659",
        "$1.41",
        "$4.29"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$0.3351",
        "$1.21",
        "$4.35"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$0.246",
        "$1.03",
        "$4.32"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$0.1832",
        "$0.8804",
        "$4.23"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$0.138",
        "$0.7518",
        "$4.10"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$0.1048",
        "$0.642",
        "$3.93"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$0.08019",
        "$0.5483",
        "$3.75"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$0.06171",
        "$0.4682",
        "$3.55"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
   "title": "People Also Watch",
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  },
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "WOOF Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "$4.7M",
    "Sold": "$1.7M",
    "Insiders": "8",
    "Avg Transaction": "$1.3M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in WOOF",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Jun 1, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "SCOOBY AGGREGATOR, L.P. Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "22.0M",
        "$509.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 1, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "CVC PET LP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "9.0M",
        "$209.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 14, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "SCOOBY AGGREGATOR, L.P. Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "3.3M",
        "$76.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 14, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "CVC PET LP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "1.4M",
        "$31.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jul 8, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "MAY HOLLY Officer",
        "Sell",
        "250.0K",
        "$637.5K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jul 9, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "MAY HOLLY Officer",
        "Sell",
        "200.0K",
        "$508.0K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 13, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "VENEZIA PATRICK JOSEPH Officer",
        "Sell",
        "102.0K",
        "$349.1K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 1, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "VENEZIA PATRICK JOSEPH Officer",
        "Sell",
        "74.2K",
        "$228.5K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jul 7, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "TICHY JUSTIN Officer",
        "Sell",
        "6.5K",
        "$102.3K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Oct 20, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "TICHY JUSTIN Chief Operating Officer",
        "Sell",
        "6.5K",
        "$64.0K"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Petco+Health+and+Wellness+Company%2C+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "Is Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) is currently trading at $2.27. While the stock is technically oversold with an RSI at 15.9, Wall Street analysts have a 'Hold' consensus rating. The median price target is $3.50, suggesting a potential upside, but the company faces challenges with negative revenue growth and high debt."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is WOOF stock's forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) has a base case projection of $1.21 for 2030, with a downside scenario of $0.34 and an upside scenario of $4.35. These are statistical outcomes, not guaranteed price targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the biggest risks facing Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)?",
   "answer": "The primary risks for Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) include its high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34, stagnant revenue growth, and thin profit margins. The stock's bearish technical trend and trading below key moving averages also present considerable downside risk."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) compare to its sector averages?",
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