Chewy (CHWY, $28.72) reports wider-than-anticipated loss for fiscal Q2
Chewy reported a wider-than-expected fiscal-second-quarter loss, thereby sending its shares lower on Wednesday.
For the three months ended Aug. 4, the online retailer of pet food & products reported a loss of - 21 cents a share, worse than analysts’ estimate of -11 cents (based on FactSet). The loss was sharper than the year-ago quarter’s -16 cents a share.
Sales increased +43% year-over-year to $1.15 billion in the quarter. Analysts were expecting revenue of $1.13 billion, according to FactSet.
For the fiscal third-quarter, Chewy expects sales to come in between $1.19 billion and $1.21 billion, a year-over-year increase of 36% to 38%. Analysts’ had predicted sales of $1.16 billion.
CHWY saw its Stochastic Oscillator leaves the overbought zone
The Stochastic Oscillator for CHWY moved out of overbought territory on March 26, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock and investors may want to consider selling or taking a defensive position. A.I.dvisor looked at 56 similar instances where the indicator exited the overbought zone. In of the 56 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
CHWY moved below its 50-day moving average on March 06, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for CHWY crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 28, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CHWY declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for CHWY entered a downward trend on March 27, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where CHWY's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 25 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 01, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CHWY as a result. In of 82 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CHWY just turned positive on March 24, 2025. Looking at past instances where CHWY's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CHWY advanced for three days, in of 285 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
CHWY may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CHWY’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: CHWY's P/B Ratio (53.763) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (4.353). P/E Ratio (37.363) is within average values for comparable stocks, (49.648). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.369) is also within normal values, averaging (1.551). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.043) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.235) is also within normal values, averaging (5.296).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CHWY’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 89, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a company which operates as a web-based, pet supplies e-tailer.
Industry InternetRetail