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7/18/2008 1:40 PM

PetSmart, Inc. (PETM)

CAPS Rating:
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The Company is a provider of products, services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets.

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Phoenix (7), Small Cap (1922), Arizona (9), Nasdaq 100 (99), Pets (4), Specialty Retail, Other (47), Stocks for Kids (10)
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PetSmart, Inc. At A Glance

Current Price: $20.99
Last Trade Time: 7/18/2008 1:40 PM
Open: $21.18
Previous Close: $21.58
Daily Range: $20.78 - $21.75
52-Week Range: $18.75 - $35.01
Volume: 1,536,154
Market Cap: $2.75B
P/E Ratio: 14.20
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Avatar Stocks4Life1 (< 20) Submitted: 1/15/08 12:33 AM

Recession? What are you going to do? Tell little fluffy that mommy and daddy no longer have money for food? Ha! PE of 10, great value play for when things get a little less dicey. Buy now.

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Avatar 50day (98.78) Submitted: 10/20/06 1:02 PM

Another stock that has moved to high to fast. You can see the irrational exuberance in the chart.

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Avatar poker1949 (50.70) Submitted: 6/13/08 5:27 PM : Underperform Start Price: $22.53 PETM Score: -1.13

I like this stock, and I own some, but it's tough times for retail, and I have to say thumbs down for a year or so.

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Avatar jjb1226 (< 20) Submitted: 6/12/08 2:58 AM : Outperform Start Price: $22.53 PETM Score: 0.11

With more and more baby boomers retiring, they are longing for a companion at home. More people are putting money into their pets as a investment.

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Avatar lucky2bear (< 20) Submitted: 6/05/08 12:47 PM : Outperform Start Price: $23.77 PETM Score: -1.22

boiseidfool's tip on BetterInvesting 5/26/08 Growth Screen in January 2008.

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Avatar Grinnell4Eva (94.12) Submitted: 6/04/08 12:38 PM : Outperform Start Price: $23.36 PETM Score: -0.20

Notwithstanding promises by WalMart to dig deeper into the pet supplies category, PETM has successfully staved off competition from the chain that seems to outcompete everyone. PETM sits in a niche between discount stores and pet stores in terms of pricing, and carries many brands that are virtually only available at PETM stores. Management is focusing on pushing up margins by increasing pet services available at each store, and in terms of supply sales, PETM is as recession-proof as they come--people won't let Fido go hungry just because gas is over $4/gallon.

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Avatar kurzzz (88.08) Submitted: 6/04/08 7:49 AM : Outperform Start Price: $23.04 PETM Score: 0.12

From Standard&Poor's Equity Research.

PetSmart (PETM; recent price, $23) carries Standard&Poor's highest investment recommendation of 5 STARS (strong buy). Our positive outlook on the shares reflects our view of strong industry fundamentals as well as company-specific positives such as a compelling valuation.

PetSmart operates more than 1,000 stores in North America and is the pure-play leader in the fast-growing pet product industry. We think PetSmart differentiates itself by competing effectively on price with discount retailers such as Wal-Mart (WMT) and Target (TGT) and with grocery stores (PetSmart prices are typically 10% higher than discount retailers and about 10%-15% lower than grocery stores), while offering superior selection and customer service. In addition, when compared with its closest pure-play competitor, privately held PETCO Animal Supplies, we find that PetSmart's prices are typically about 10%-15% cheaper, although PETCO has historically been known for aggressive promotional markdowns on select items to drive traffic. PetSmart strives to be an everyday low-price provider, and regularly checks pricing points at competing stores to ensure customers are receiving value.

Furthermore, we believe PetSmart's vast array of services such as grooming, training, veterinary care, overnight boarding, and day camp for dogs sets the company apart from its competition and helps drive strong customer loyalty. PetSmart stores are approximately twice the size of typical PETCO locations, allowing the company to devote space to animal hospitals and overnight boarding, known as PetsHotels. We think these additional offerings (as well as lower price points) make PetSmart the favored one-stop-shopping selection for pet owners.

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