Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) Given Buy Rating at Guggenheim

Chewy (NYSE:CHWY)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities researchers at Guggenheim in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $45.00 price objective on the stock. Guggenheim’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 65.58% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on CHWY. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Chewy in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Chewy in a report on Thursday, February 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on Chewy from $44.00 to $52.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Citizens Jmp cut their price objective on Chewy from $48.00 to $45.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Chewy in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $44.71.

Chewy Trading Up 2.3%

Chewy stock opened at $27.18 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $11.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.56, a PEG ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.60. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $27.19 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $32.34. Chewy has a 52 week low of $22.74 and a 52 week high of $48.62.

Insider Transactions at Chewy

In other Chewy news, CTO Satish Mehta sold 13,013 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $28.99, for a total value of $377,246.87. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 273,835 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,938,476.65. This represents a 4.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.43% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Chewy

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chewy in the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. CoreCap Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Chewy by 306.3% during the fourth quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 845 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 637 shares during the last quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. boosted its position in shares of Chewy by 81.4% in the 4th quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 907 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 407 shares during the period. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Chewy in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Chewy in the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. 93.09% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Chewy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Chewy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company guidance and AI-driven cost savings: Chewy guided 2026 net sales to as much as $13.60–$13.75B and flagged AI-related cost savings and vet-care expansion as drivers of margin upside — a main reason the stock jumped. Chewy (CHWY) Stock Soars 13% on Strong 2026 Revenue Outlook and AI Cost Savings
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and profitability momentum: Chewy reported Q4 revenue near expectations, higher profitability metrics and improving free cash flow/EBITDA margins — these fundamentals supported the rally and lifted investor sentiment. Chewy Stock Surges On Strong Q4 Results And Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Management tone and media coverage: CEO Sumit Singh’s bullish interview and company commentary that pet ownership trends remain resilient helped strengthen conviction around the outlook. Chewy CEO: Consumers are ‘highly engaged’ even as inflation squeezes budgets
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reactions mixed: Some firms (e.g., TD Cowen, Citigroup) remain constructive, while others reiterated Hold/Neutral ratings — Needham reiterated a Hold today. These notes temper enthusiasm but don’t negate the positive reaction. Chewy: Solid Execution and Margin Upside… Needham Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually large options and buy-side positioning: Heavy call-option activity and institutional repositioning amplified the move around earnings day, which can increase intraday volatility. Chewy jumps 15% as investors position for fiscal Q4 and full-year results
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price‑target cut and Hold reiterations: BNP Paribas Exane reaffirmed Neutral and cut its PT to $28 (from $38), signaling skepticism on upside from current levels despite the guidance. BNP Paribas Exane Cuts Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and recent 52-week lows: Recent insider sales and the stock’s earlier slide to new 52‑week lows highlight lingering investor caution and execution risk if macro or competitive pressure reappears. Chewy stock hits 52-week low

About Chewy

Chewy, Inc (NYSE: CHWY) is a leading e-commerce retailer specializing in pet food, supplies and services. The company offers a comprehensive assortment of products for dogs, cats, fish, birds and other small animals, including prescription medications, veterinary health products, grooming essentials and toys. Through its online platform and mobile app, Chewy provides an intuitive shopping experience with features such as Autoship, ensuring regular deliveries of pet essentials at schedule intervals.

Founded in 2011 by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day, Chewy initially operated under the name Mr.