Petco Faces Tough Competition, But Momentum Is Building

Petco (WOOF) is undergoing a turnaround with improving momentum, posting positive comparable store sales of 0.7% in Q1 driven by services expansion. Despite facing intense competition from Chewy and Walmart, the company is improving margins and working to reduce debt. Analysts maintain a consensus Hold rating with 40% upside potential, though insider selling risks remain if prices strengthen significantly.