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Jefferies raises Petco shares target, cites leadership and efficiency gains

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 2024-05-23, 06:24 a/m
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On Thursday, Jefferies, a financial services company, adjusted its price target for Petco Health & Wellness Co. Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF) shares, increasing it to $3.00 from the previous $2.90.

The firm has maintained a Hold rating on the stock. The revision reflects a recognition of positive developments within the company, including signs of stability, a change in leadership, and the implementation of several efficiency initiatives.

The investment firm noted that these factors have mitigated the bearish outlook for Petco, acknowledging that while growth may remain a challenge due to macroeconomic and secular pressures, the company is currently underperforming its potential earnings. Jefferies highlighted that there are numerous opportunities for Petco to enhance its execution.

The analyst from Jefferies commented on the situation, stating that the removal of the bear case is due to recent positive changes within Petco. The company's efforts to stabilize its operations and the introduction of new leadership are seen as steps in the right direction. Additionally, Petco's pursuit of various efficiency initiatives is expected to contribute to its performance.

Despite these improvements, Jefferies pointed out that growth hurdles still exist for Petco. The company is faced with broader economic and industry-specific challenges that could impact its growth trajectory. However, the firm also believes that Petco is not fully capitalizing on its earnings potential.

Jefferies concluded that while there are clear opportunities for Petco to improve its business execution, further evidence of margin progress is needed before the firm can adopt a more constructive stance on the stock. The financial services company will continue to monitor Petco's performance for additional signs of improvement in profitability.

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