In the fourth quarter of 2023, Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF) demonstrated resilience and adaptability in a dynamic market. The company reported a net revenue of $1.7 billion, marking a 6.1 percent increase year over year, which included the benefits of an additional 14th week.
This growth was driven by a significant 8.8 percent increase in the consumables business and a remarkable 17.4 percent uptick in services and other business sectors. However, the company faced challenges, evident from a 0.9 percent decline in comparable sales year over year and a substantial GAAP net loss of $22.6 million, or $(0.08) per share.
This contrasted starkly with the prior year’s GAAP net income of $32.7 million, or $0.12 per share. Despite these hurdles, Petco’s adjusted net income was $6.1 million, or $0.02 per share.
Petco Outperforms Revenue Expectations in Q4, Misses on EPS
When comparing the current performance against expectations, it’s evident that Petco’s fourth-quarter achievements have surpassed projected financial thresholds. Analysts had anticipated an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.035 and revenue of $1.63 billion for the quarter.
Petco’s actual revenue of $1.7 billion exceeded these expectations and highlighted the company’s ability to drive growth through its consumables and services sectors. The adjusted EPS of $0.02 fell short of expectations partly due to economic challenges and internal adjustments.
Guidance
Petco has provided a cautious yet strategic outlook for the fiscal first quarter of 2024, reflecting the company’s adaptability in uncertain times. The company expects net revenue to be around $1.5 billion, with adjusted EBITDA estimated at approximately $70 million and an adjusted EPS of about $(0.06).
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