Chewy is the largest e-commerce petcare retailer in the US, generating $11.9 billion in fiscal 2024 sales across pet food, treats, hard goods, and pharmacy categories. The firm was founded in 2011, acquired by PetSmart in 2017, and tapped public markets as a stand-alone company in 2019 after spending time developing under the aegis of the pet superstore chain. The firm generates sales from pet food, treats, over-the-counter medications, medical prescription fulfillment, and hard goods like crates, leashes, and bowls.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Chewy, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) has returned -18.48% so far this year and -12.28% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CHWY has achieved an annualized return of -2.88%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.68% | -5.38% | 0.48% | -0.26% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 15.50% | -1.69% | -12.56% | 15.99% | 23.70% | -7.29% | -13.59% | 12.22% | -0.69% | -16.64% | 3.88% | -3.90% |
| 2024 | -23.19% | -2.00% | -10.16% | -5.55% | 42.35% | 26.17% | -18.78% | 18.46% | 2.99% | -7.79% | 22.74% | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 18.67% | -9.89% | -7.77% | -16.28% | -4.99% | 11.42% | -13.74% | -28.42% | -24.51% | 6.21% | -9.55% | 34.87% |
| 2022 | -19.83% | -0.84% | -12.53% | -29.48% | -13.29% | 39.49% | 10.38% | -11.06% | -9.11% | 25.87% | 8.31% | -13.14% |
| 2021 | 12.15% | -0.78% | -18.78% | -7.76% | -8.24% | 6.66% | 4.17% | 5.05% | -22.86% | 11.47% | -9.95% | -14.06% |
| 2020 | -9.58% | 10.99% | 24.97% | 14.60% | 5.36% | 1.20% | 17.11% | 13.62% | -11.49% | 10.65% | 24.87% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | -2.78% | -4.11% | -2.16% | -24.95% | 0.04% | -0.44% | 16.09% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CHWY compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Chewy, Inc. volatility is 3.74%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 3.37B | 3.01B | 3.19B | 2.52B | 2.09B | 1.74B | 932.32M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 497.90M | 261.46M | 510.24M | 213.96M | 14.74M | -2.00M | -403.97M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 497.90M | 261.46M | 510.24M | 213.96M | 14.74M | -2.00M | -403.97M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 566.90M | 546.35M | 565.73M | 531.77M | 426.67M | 362.05M | 235.76M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 2.19B | 2.12B | 2.03B | - | 1.57B | 1.31B | - |
| Wages (USD) | 112.30M | 89.86M | 83.88M | - | 70.56M | 72.47M | - |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 2.30B | 2.21B | 2.11B | 1.77B | 1.64B | 1.38B | 1.10B |
| Liabilities (USD) | 2.87B | 2.75B | 2.68B | 2.30B | 2.07B | 1.74B | 1.34B |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 183.80M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 118.73M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 1.33B | 1.35B | 1.08B | 994.76M | 762.75M | 514.13M | 302.53M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 1.17B | 825.67M | 1.39B | 844.80M | 763.10M | 713.47M | 311.98M |
| Inventory (USD) | 864.80M | 836.70M | 719.27M | 675.52M | 560.43M | 513.30M | 317.81M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 2.04B | 1.66B | 2.10B | 1.52B | 1.32B | 1.23B | 629.79M |
| Assets (USD) | 3.37B | 3.01B | 3.19B | 2.52B | 2.09B | 1.74B | 932.32M |
The article identifies three stocks positioned for strong growth over the next decade: Carvana, which is disrupting the used car market with online sales; Chewy, dominating pet supply e-commerce through specialization and subscription services; and SoFi Technologies, an online bank capitalizing on the shift toward digital banking. Each company benefits from the broader trend of consumers moving toward online, self-service solutions.
Chewy stock has declined 78% from its 2021 peak despite strong financial fundamentals. The company continues growing sales, turned profitable in 2022, and expanded into pet pharmacy, telehealth, and veterinary clinics. With a P/S ratio of 0.9 (down from 7) and forecasted 26% profit growth, analysts suggest the stock is positioned for a potential rebound over the next five years.
An article discussing how increasing consumer spending on pets is making a pet-related stock more attractive as an investment opportunity. The company recently delivered strong quarterly results that drove its stock price higher, suggesting potential value for investors.
Chewy reported solid Q1 results with $3.26B in revenue and strong growth metrics including 4% increase in active customers and 4.8% growth in autoship sales. The company forecasted optimistic FY2027 earnings guidance, driving a double-digit stock surge post-release. While margins widened and free cash flow grew 47%, institutional selling poses a near-term risk. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating with consensus price targets suggesting 60% upside potential, supported by high-teens to low-20% long-term EPS growth forecasts.
Chewy stock surged 13% after reporting strong fiscal 2025 results with 8.1% sales growth to $3.26 billion and improved margins. The company added 813,000 customers and increased net sales per customer to $591. For fiscal 2026, Chewy projects 9% sales growth to $13.7 billion and expects EBITDA margins to expand to 6.7%, driven by AI-powered cost efficiencies projected to save tens of millions of dollars annually.
U.S. markets rebounded on March 25, 2026, driven by chip sector optimism and reports of an Iran peace proposal. The S&P 500 rose 0.54%, Nasdaq gained 0.77%, and the Dow climbed 0.66%. Semiconductor stocks surged on CPU price increase plans, while consumer cyclicals benefited from falling oil prices. However, the S&P 500 remains down nearly 4% year-to-date amid ongoing market volatility and inflation concerns.
The S&P 500 fell 0.37% on Tuesday to 6,556.37 amid rising oil prices and Iran conflict concerns. However, S&P 500 futures pointed higher on Wednesday following reports of a U.S. peace proposal to Iran and Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations. Polymarket traders are betting 83% bullish on a higher S&P 500 opening on March 25, with Chewy and Paychex set to report earnings.
Chewy, the largest online pet retailer in the US, is set to report Q4 earnings on March 25. Despite a 70% stock decline over five years, the company's business is stabilizing through growing Autoship subscriptions, private-label expansion, and marketplace ads. With an enterprise value of $8.9 billion at just 9x next year's adjusted EBITDA, analysts expect 6-7% revenue growth and 24-25% EBITDA growth for 2025-2026, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
The article recommends two beaten-down retail stocks as potential doubling opportunities for investors with $2,000. Chewy, despite pandemic-era popularity fading, continues growing revenue and has expanded into pet pharmaceuticals and telehealth services. Target, facing years of challenges, is undergoing a turnaround under new CEO Michael Fiddelke with plans to invest $5 billion in store remodeling and supply chain improvements, with forecasts showing sales growth returning in fiscal 2026.
Petco returned to profitability in fiscal 2025 after three years, with improved cash flow, reduced debt, and expanded margins. The stock surged 52% in a week following strong financial results. However, comparable-store sales remain negative, and the company carries $1.5 billion in debt. The author recommends waiting for a short-term pullback before investing, though the long-term outlook appears promising if the company executes on guidance.
