Q3 2026 Pet Industry Report
Pet market insights: Where demand is concentrating
Check out our latest market update on how value is being created across the pet industry, and what’s driving M&A activity today.
The gap is widening between the companies commanding premium valuations and the ones getting left behind. What separates them goes beyond size or shelf presence—think factors like access to the vet channel, investing in premium product lines, and growth in the cat space.
What’s in our market update:
- Why category spend is climbing while household growth has stalled
- Five structural shifts reshaping the category
- Segment deep dives across Food & Treats, Animal Health, Durables, and Services
- Public company benchmarking, recent deal activity, and Class VI’s pet transaction history
Have questions? Reach out to the Class VI team anytime.