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Pet StoreM&A Valuation Benchmarks
Median multiples, deal-size medians, named acquirers, and per-bracket multiples — based on 10real M&A transactions in the pet store space.
State of Pet StoreM&A in 2026
The pet store M&A market is currently trading at a median 8.85× EBITDA (interquartile range 8.56×–9.06×) and 0.85× revenue (interquartile range 0.37×–1.01×), based on 10 disclosed transactions at a median deal size of $632M. The market trend is currently growing.
Recent (2018+) deals are pricing at 9.43× EBITDA — a step UP from the all-time median of 8.85×. Multiples have expanded as institutional capital has entered the space.
Active acquirers include Cardone Ventures, LLC, SilverCape Investments Limited, PetMed Express, Inc., Franchise Group. Recent named transactions: PetMed Express, Inc. (2025, $54M); PetMed Express, Inc. (2025, $48.7M); PetCareRx, Inc. (2023, $35.9M).
All figures based on disclosed deals only. Source: SEC filings, EDGAR 8-K/S-4, and verified press releases (10 deals total, 6 with EBITDA, 10 with revenue). Quality grade: yellow.
Median multiples
| Metric | p25 | Median | p75 | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 8.56× | 8.85× | 9.06× | 6 deals |
| EV / Revenue | 0.37× | 0.85× | 1.01× | 10 deals |
| Deal size (EV) | — | $632M | — | 10 deals |
Recent (2018+) median: 9.43× EBITDA, 0.85× revenue. Data quality: yellow.
Recent named M&A deals in pet store
Most-recent disclosed transactions. Click any deal for full detail (multiples, financials, source).
Sourced from SEC filings, EDGAR 8-K/S-4, and verified press releases.
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