
"Petco CEO Ron Coughlin's Departure Boosts Stock by 7%"
Petco CEO Ron Coughlin is stepping down, and former Best Buy executive R. Michael Mohan will take over as interim chief executive as the company searches for a permanent replacement. The company reported fiscal fourth-quarter results that were roughly in line with expectations, with earnings per share at 2 cents adjusted and revenue at $1.67 billion. Coughlin's decision to step down comes as Petco's market cap has eroded over the last year, despite consistent sales growth and comparable sales gains. The pet industry has faced pressure and contended with a demand slowdown after a pandemic-fueled boom fizzled.


