Petmed Express (PETS)
NASDAQ:PETS
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Petmed Express
(NASDAQ:PETS)
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Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
▲(12.99% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/07/26
The score is driven primarily by sharply deteriorating financial performance (losses, contracting revenue, and cash burn). Technicals also remain weak with bearish trend indicators despite oversold readings. Valuation is difficult to support due to negative earnings, and corporate events add incremental risk due to the Nasdaq compliance notice.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong solvency buffer
Very low debt materially reduces near-term solvency and refinancing risk, giving management flexibility to restructure operations or invest in customer retention without immediate pressure from creditors. This durable balance-sheet strength cushions the business through cyclical weakness and supports strategic options over months.
Negative Factors
Persistent cash burn and negative FCF
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow erodes liquidity and reduces the company’s ability to fund operations internally. Over a multi-month horizon this increases reliance on external financing or asset sales, risks dilutive capital raises, and constrains investment in marketing or fulfillment improvements necessary to regain growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong solvency buffer
Very low debt materially reduces near-term solvency and refinancing risk, giving management flexibility to restructure operations or invest in customer retention without immediate pressure from creditors. This durable balance-sheet strength cushions the business through cyclical weakness and supports strategic options over months.
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Petmed Express (PETS) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$49.65M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)86.86K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.38
Revenue Growth-24.81%
EPS Growth-5344.15%
CountryUS
Employees287
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Pharmaceuticals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.50
Shares Outstanding21,400,496
10 Day Avg. Volume65,963
30 Day Avg. Volume86,858
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.73
Price to Book (P/B)1.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.38
P/FCF Ratio-218.47
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.13
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-0.48
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$204.99M
Petmed Express Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
PetMed Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a pet pharmacy in the United States. The company markets prescription and non-prescription pet medications, health products, and other supplies for dogs, cats, and horses. It offers...
How the Company Makes Money
PetMed Express makes money primarily by selling pet medications and health-related products directly to consumers through its e-commerce storefront. Revenue is generated on a per-order basis from (1) prescription medications, where the company dis...
Petmed Express Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 10, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant progress in cost optimization and digital enhancements, but these were overshadowed by a notable decline in revenue and challenges in a competitive market environment. The company is focused on long-term growth and profitability, yet immediate challenges remain.Positive Updates
Return to Profitability
The company implemented cost-cutting measures and consolidation strategies, achieving $2 million in adjusted EBITDA, a $1.1 million improvement year-over-year, while lowering G&A expenses by $2.6 million compared to last year.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline
Net sales for the third quarter were $53 million, compared to $65.3 million in the same period last year, marking a 19% decline primarily due to a 34% reduction in gross advertising.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Return to Profitability
The company implemented cost-cutting measures and consolidation strategies, achieving $2 million in adjusted EBITDA, a $1.1 million improvement year-over-year, while lowering G&A expenses by $2.6 million compared to last year.
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Company Guidance
During the PetMed Express Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call for fiscal year 2025, CEO Sandra Campos outlined the company's strategic initiatives aimed at returning to profitability and driving sustainable growth. Key metrics highlighted include achieving $2 million in adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, a $1.1 million year-over-year improvement, and a reduction in G&A expenses by $2.6 million compared to last year. The company also reported 63,000 new customers with shipped orders and an increase in the average order value (AOV) by 7% to $108. Inventory efficiency improved, with inventory turn rising to 1.5 in Q3, alongside a 66% reduction in total inventory on hand. The company is focusing on enhancing the digital shopping experience, optimizing their product mix, and improving operational efficiencies. Despite a challenging competitive landscape, PetMed remains committed to customer engagement and financial discipline, as evidenced by a deliberate reduction in gross advertising spend by $2.8 million year-over-year to protect margins.Petmed Express Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
22
Negative
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 182.67M | 226.97M | 274.10M | 256.58M | 273.42M | 303.58M |
| Gross Profit | 52.94M | 69.14M | 77.71M | 71.01M | 75.34M | 84.32M |
| EBITDA | -48.38M | 6.71M | 783.00K | 10.99M | 29.81M | 32.96M |
| Net Income | -64.87M | -6.27M | -7.46M | 5.14M | 21.10M | 23.92M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 87.97M | 148.70M | 169.88M | 170.00M | 176.32M | 187.50M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 26.91M | 54.72M | 55.30M | 104.09M | 111.08M | 118.72M |
| Total Debt | 652.00K | 996.00K | 1.45M | 995.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 55.20M | 63.57M | 73.15M | 60.04M | 34.13M | 46.22M |
| Stockholders Equity | 32.77M | 85.13M | 96.73M | 109.97M | 142.19M | 141.28M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -22.92M | -395.00K | -194.00K | 22.54M | 16.75M | 37.64M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -16.64M | 4.72M | 4.32M | 27.80M | 18.50M | 40.08M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.28M | -5.11M | -40.67M | -10.26M | -1.75M | -2.43M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -241.00K | -181.00K | -12.44M | -24.54M | -24.38M | -22.69M |
Petmed Express Technical Analysis
Negative
1.77
Price Trends
2.72
Negative
2.73
Negative
2.84
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.12
Negative
39.69
Neutral
59.37
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PETS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.77 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.38, below the 50-day MA of 2.72, and below the 200-day MA of 2.84, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.12 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 39.69 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 59.37 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for PETS.
Petmed Express Risk Analysis
Petmed Express disclosed 33 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Petmed Express reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Petmed Express Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
57 Neutral | $164.55M | -21.66 | -117.74% | ― | 30.71% | 73.43% | |
57 Neutral | $209.92M | -4.05 | -86.91% | ― | -87.59% | 11.53% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
48 Neutral | $53.76M | -5.44 | 10.54% | ― | -7.46% | 73.05% | |
47 Neutral | $296.01M | -0.70 | ― | ― | -63.96% | -28.50% | |
41 Neutral | $49.65M | -1.59 | -122.10% | ― | -24.81% | -5344.15% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
PETS
Petmed Express
2.32
-0.93
-28.62%
YI
111
6.22
-0.52
-7.72%
LFMD
LifeMD
3.43
-1.77
-34.04%
SRZN
Surrozen
25.77
16.32
172.70%
ADAG
Adagene
4.43
3.03
216.43%
Petmed Express Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
PetMed Express Shareholders Approve Directors, Pay and Auditor
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
At its January 21, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, PetMed Express reported that 15,506,165 of 21,372,021 eligible shares were represented in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum and allowing the company to conduct official business on th...
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