Petco Health & Wellness (WOOF) is expected to modestly beat expectations for fiscal Q1 and reaffirm its full-year guidance, RBC Capital Markets analysts said in a Thursday note.

The company is scheduled to report its fiscal Q1 financial results on June 3.

"We believe a modest beat, continued optimism on a top-line recovery and reaffirmed guidance despite higher fuel costs would be enough for a positive reaction," RBC said.

Analysts expect the company to post fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings of $0.03 per share, compared with a FactSet consensus estimate of $0.01.

RBC said that Petco is well positioned to raise its market share in the US pet category, driven by its revised company strategy, structurally advantaged real-estate portfolio, and vet expansion opportunity.

Analysts have an outperform rating and a $4 price target on the stock.

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