Peloton Interactive Inc operates an interactive fitness platform. It operates its business in two reportable segments: Connected Fitness Products and Subscription. Connected Fitness Product derives revenue from the portfolio of Connected Fitness Products and related accessories, as well as Precor-branded fitness products, delivery and installation services, Peloton Bike portfolio rental products, extended warranty agreements, branded apparel, and commercial service contracts. Subscription revenue is derived from monthly Subscription fees. The company generates maximum revenue from the Subscription segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from North America and the rest from International markets.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Peloton Interactive, Inc. Class A Common Stock, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Peloton Interactive, Inc. Class A Common Stock (PTON) has returned -26.13% so far this year and -2.35% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PTON has achieved an annualized return of -16.26%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Peloton Interactive, Inc. Class A Common Stock (PTON) 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 | -9.84% | -26.91% | 10.57% | 5.29% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -11.93% | -16.73% | 10.06% | 1.21% | -1.42% | 5.00% | 9.67% | 21.13% | -20.92% | -7.24% | -6.38% | |
| 2024 | -6.71% | -13.58% | -4.78% | -28.34% | 15.67% | -8.65% | 5.64% | 30.90% | 2.52% | 82.80% | 22.08% | -16.02% |
| 2023 | 58.26% | -6.04% | -12.50% | -20.22% | -17.65% | 5.78% | 23.69% | -33.05% | -21.22% | -4.99% | 18.66% | 7.22% |
| 2022 | -24.25% | 6.10% | -8.55% | -33.91% | -20.91% | -33.86% | 4.06% | 7.26% | -30.39% | 18.31% | 29.61% | -30.90% |
| 2021 | -4.18% | -18.44% | -8.20% | -14.47% | 12.27% | 11.83% | -5.56% | -15.02% | -12.87% | 6.09% | -51.97% | -18.37% |
| 2020 | 11.97% | -18.80% | -2.39% | 19.14% | 35.97% | 37.22% | 18.56% | 10.16% | 26.60% | 10.40% | 3.56% | 33.40% |
| 2019 | -7.04% | -4.52% | 47.59% | -19.55% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Peloton Interactive, Inc. Class A Common Stock (PTON) 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 PTON compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Peloton Interactive, Inc. Class A Common Stock volatility is 4.44%, 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.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 2.13B | 2.19B | 2.77B | 4.03B | 4.49B | 2.98B |
| Temporary Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temporary Equity (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | -413.80M | -519.10M | -295.10M | 592.90M | 1.75B | 1.68B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | -413.80M | -519.10M | -295.10M | 592.90M | 1.75B | 1.68B |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | 196.20M | 470.10M | - | - | - | - |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 1.54B | 1.55B | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 1.74B | 2.02B | 2.30B | 2.33B | 1.49B | 531.60M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 691.00M | 556.90M | 641.60M | 952.90M | 771.30M | 601.30M |
| Wages (USD) | 46.20M | 42.90M | 43.30M | 59.60M | 107.30M | 35.10M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 66.70M | 85.40M | 76.50M | 93.00M | 364.40M | 135.80M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 803.90M | 685.20M | 761.40M | 1.11B | 1.24B | 772.20M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 2.54B | 2.70B | 3.06B | 3.44B | 2.73B | 1.30B |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 448.70M | 565.50M | 685.20M | 783.00M | 1.08B | 580.90M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 239.00M | 353.70M | 444.80M | 610.90M | 591.90M | 242.30M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 687.70M | 919.20M | 1.13B | 1.39B | 1.67B | 823.20M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 1.23B | 936.30M | 1.12B | 1.53B | 1.88B | 1.91B |
| Inventory (USD) | 205.60M | 329.70M | 522.60M | 1.10B | 937.10M | 244.50M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 1.44B | 1.27B | 1.64B | 2.63B | 2.82B | 2.16B |
| Assets (USD) | 2.13B | 2.19B | 2.77B | 4.03B | 4.49B | 2.98B |
The author explains why he avoids investing in Peloton Interactive despite its premium product quality. The two main concerns are: (1) lack of competitive moat as competitors offer cheaper alternatives, and (2) the cyclical and non-sticky nature of the fitness industry. Peloton's membership has declined from a pandemic peak of 7 million to 5.8 million, with revenue falling from $4.0 billion to $2.5 billion, making it a risky investment despite potential acquisition prospects.
Peloton Interactive has failed to return to growth since its revenue peaked at $4 billion in fiscal 2021, declining to $2.5 billion in fiscal 2025 with further projected declines. Despite strategic initiatives including distribution partnerships and AI-powered coaching, the company continues to struggle with a limited target market. With shares down 98% and only 2.7 million connected fitness subscribers versus the co-founder's 100 million projection, the analyst views Peloton as a short-lived fitness fad past its prime and recommends avoiding the stock.
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In a comparison of two internet-age tech companies, analyst Neil Patel recommends Uber over Peloton. While Peloton trades at a steep discount due to declining revenue and user base, Uber offers stronger growth prospects with projected revenue and operating income growth of 12.9% and 32.1% respectively through 2028, plus a reasonable valuation at a P/E ratio of 15.6.
Peloton Interactive has collapsed from a $49.3 billion market cap in January 2021 to $1.9 billion today, losing $47.5 billion in value. Once a pandemic-era growth darling with 99%+ annual revenue growth, the company now faces its fifth consecutive year of declining sales and shrinking subscriber base. Despite cost-cutting efforts and new product features, the analyst warns this is a value trap and advises against investing until growth returns.
Peloton's stock has crashed 97% from its all-time high as the company loses subscribers at an unsustainable pace. The article suggests that Peloton should consider being acquired by a company like Garmin, which could better leverage Peloton's recurring revenue model and hardware offerings to extract more value.
Peloton's stock has declined 21.9% over the past year while the S&P 500 gained 16.9%, prompting questions about whether it's a value opportunity. However, the company faces significant headwinds including declining subscriptions (down 7% YoY to 2.7 million), falling revenue (down 3% YoY), and increased customer churn. Despite narrowing operating losses and a low price-to-sales ratio of 0.7x, analyst Lawrence Rothman warns the stock may be a value trap and recommends avoiding it due to structural challenges in the fitness equipment industry.
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Peloton Interactive's stock plunged 25.72% after the company reported disappointing fiscal Q2 2026 results with revenue of $657 million (missing guidance by $8 million) and a net loss of $0.09 per share versus expected $0.06. Paid subscriptions declined 7% year-over-year to 2.66 million as membership price increases and expensive new AI-powered equipment failed to offset revenue declines. The company guided for continued weakness in Q3 with expected subscription declines of 8% and revenue guidance below Wall Street estimates.
Peloton Interactive stock plummeted 27.24% on February 5, 2026, following disappointing Q2 earnings that missed revenue expectations and weak Q3 guidance of $2.42 billion versus consensus of $2.48 billion. The decline was compounded by the announcement of the CFO's departure. Despite positive gross margin expansion and strong commercial business growth, investors remain concerned about shrinking subscriptions and lack of sales momentum.
