All Brands Owned by Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.

What does Petco own?
Petco operates under the Petco brand with service sub-brands including Petco Grooming (in-store grooming services), Petco Veterinary (veterinary hospitals), Vital Care (membership program), and Petco Love (nonprofit animal welfare organization). The company also sells private label pet food and supply brands including WholeHearted, Reddy, and You & Me. Petco operates 1,382 retail stores across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Is Petco publicly traded?
Yes, Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. is publicly traded on NASDAQ under ticker WOOF. The company returned to public markets in January 2021 through an IPO that raised approximately $864 million. Prior to the IPO, Petco was privately held by TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners, who took the company private in 2006 for approximately $1.8 billion.

Who founded Petco?
Petco was founded in 1965 by Walter Evans, Lewis Weston, and William Thomas in San Diego, California. The company started as a mail-order veterinary supply business, selling pet medications and supplies to veterinarians. The founders expanded into retail in the 1970s, opening pet supply stores across California.

Where is Petco headquartered?
Petco is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA. The company has maintained its headquarters in San Diego since its founding in 1965. Petco operates retail stores, distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and veterinary hospitals across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

How many brands does Petco own?
Petco operates primarily under the Petco brand, with service sub-brands including Petco Grooming, Petco Veterinary, Vital Care, and Petco Love. The company also sells private label product brands including WholeHearted (pet food), Reddy (dog accessories), and You & Me (pet supplies). The company does not operate separate consumer-facing brands outside the Petco umbrella.

Who owns Petco?
Petco is a publicly traded company with a dispersed shareholder base. Institutional investors hold the majority of shares. TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners, the private equity firms that took Petco private in 2006, retained significant stakes following the 2021 IPO but have been gradually reducing their positions. No single shareholder holds a controlling stake.

What is Petco's financial performance?
For fiscal year 2025 (ended January 31, 2026), Petco reported net sales of $6.0 billion, down 2.5% from $6.12 billion in FY2024. Net income was $9.1 million, compared to a net loss of $101.8 million in FY2024. Adjusted EBITDA increased 21.3% to $408.2 million. Gross margin expanded 66 basis points to 38.7%. Free cash flow was $187 million, up 276%. The company ended FY2025 with $256.7 million in cash and $1.24 billion in net debt, with a leverage ratio of 3.0x. For FY2026, Petco projects net sales flat to up 1.5% and adjusted EBITDA of $415 million to $430 million.