Core Insights - Chewy Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings for Q1, with adjusted earnings of 35 cents per share, a 12.9% increase year-over-year, surpassing the consensus of 34 cents and management guidance of 30-35 cents [1] - The company achieved sales of $3.12 billion, reflecting an 8.3% year-over-year growth, exceeding the consensus of $3.08 billion and management guidance of $3.06 billion-$3.09 billion [1] Financial Outlook - For fiscal year 2025, Chewy anticipates sales between $12.30 billion and $12.45 billion, slightly below Wall Street's estimate of $12.54 billion [2] - The expected adjusted EBITDA margin for 2025 is projected to be between 5.4% and 5.7%, compared to 4.8% for fiscal year 2024 [2] - For Q2 2025, Chewy forecasts sales of $3.06 billion to $3.09 billion, above the consensus of $3.03 billion, and adjusted earnings of 30-35 cents per share versus a consensus of 31 cents [2] Stock Performance - Following the earnings announcement, Chewy shares increased by 2.5%, trading at $41.79 [3] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $36 to $47 [6] - Mizuho analyst David Bellinger maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $47 to $44 [6] - Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $39 to $45 [6] - Evercore ISI Group analyst Mark Mahaney maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $47 to $52 [6] - Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $42 to $49 [6] - Guggenheim analyst Steven Forbes maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $42 to $45 [6]

Company Overview - Chewy's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call was held with key participants including CEO Sumit Singh and CFO David Reeder [2][3] - The earnings release was filed with the SEC and is available on Chewy's Investor Relations website [3] Financial Performance - The call discussed Chewy's financial results and performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 [3] - A presentation summarizing the results was also made available on the company's website [3] Forward-Looking Statements - The company indicated that forward-looking statements regarding financial results, industry trends, and strategic initiatives would be made during the call [4] - These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing from projections [4]

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Chewy (CHWY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 26, 2025 02:57 PM ET Company Participants David Reeder - Chief Financial OfficerSumit Singh - CEOEric Sheridan - Managing DirectorSteven Zaccone - Director, Equity Research, Hardlines Retail Conference Call Participants David Bellinger - Director & Senior AnalystDouglas Anmuth - Managing Director & Internet AnalystCurtis Nagle - Director - Senior US SMID Cap Internet AnalystTrevor Young - AnalystDylan Carden - Research Analyst Operator Hello, everyone, and welcome to ...