Petco (NASDAQ: WOOF) starts debt refinancing and reaffirms 2025 outlook

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. filed a current report to disclose that it has launched a debt refinancing transaction and issued a press release about this step. At the same time, the company reaffirmed its previously provided fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 outlook for Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA, indicating that its expectations for sales and profitability measures remain unchanged.

The press release containing further details is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is furnished under a section that is not treated as filed for liability purposes under the Securities Exchange Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2026

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-39878		81-1005932
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
10850 Via Frontera San Diego, California				92127
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (858) 453-7845

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share		WOOF		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 12, 2026, Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the launch of a debt refinancing transaction and reaffirmed the Company’s fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 outlook for Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA. The full text of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

The information being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise be subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated January 12, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.
Date: January 12, 2026				By:		/s/ Giovanni Insana
				Name:		Giovanni Insana
				Title:		Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

FAQ

What did Petco (WOOF) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. disclosed that it launched a debt refinancing transaction and issued a press release about this event. The company also reaffirmed its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 outlook for Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA.

How does this filing affect Petco’s 2025 financial outlook?

The company stated that it reaffirmed its outlook for Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, meaning its previously communicated expectations for these measures remain in place.

What type of transaction did Petco announce?

Petco announced the launch of a debt refinancing transaction, indicating it is taking steps to adjust or replace existing debt arrangements, as described in its press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Where can investors find more details about Petco’s refinancing?

More details are provided in the press release dated January 12, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and furnished under Item 7.01.

Is the Petco press release in this filing considered filed with the SEC?

The information provided under Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and is not deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Who signed this Petco 8-K report?

The report was signed on behalf of Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. by Giovanni Insana, who serves as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.