NYSE:BARK

BARK (BARK) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$1.30

-0.02 (-1.51%)

(As of 09/21/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $1.28
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50-Day Range: $1.18
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$2.29

Volume: 493,828 shs
Average Volume: 910,710 shs
Market Capitalization: $233.44 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $3.17

BARK MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 142.7% Upside
$3.17 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
10.26% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.13
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$275,140 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.72 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

163rd out of 200 stocks

Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

11th out of 12 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
BARK has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $3.17, BARK has a forecasted upside of 142.7% from its current price of $1.31.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
BARK has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
10.26% of the float of BARK has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
BARK has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13.4, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in BARK has recently decreased by 0.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
BARK does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
BARK does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BARK.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
BARK has a news sentiment score of 0.13. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for BARK this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 7 people have searched for BARK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -63% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
4 people have added BARK to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, BARK insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $275,140.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
14.40% of the stock of BARK is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 33.27% of the stock of BARK is held by institutions.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of BARK is -3.95, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of BARK is -3.95, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
BARK has a P/B Ratio of 1.36. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About BARK (NYSE:BARK) Stock

BARK Inc., a dog-centric company, provides products, services, and content for dogs. It operates in two segments, Direct to Consumer and Commerce. The company serves dogs through monthly subscription services. It is also involved in the design of playstyle-specific toys, satisfying treats, personal meal plans with supplements, and dog-first experiences designed to foster health and happiness of dogs everywhere. In addition, the company offers monthly themed box of toys and treats under the BarkBox and Super Chewer names; personalized meal plans under the BARK Food name; health and wellness products under the BARK Bright name; and dog beds, bowls, collars, harnesses, and leashes under the BARK Home brand. Further, the company sells BARK Home products through BarkShop.com. Additionally, it offers custom collections through online marketplaces, and brick and mortar retailers. The company was formerly known as The Original BARK Company and changed its name to BARK, Inc. in November 2021. BARK Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

BARK Price History

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BARK Stock News Headlines

September 21, 2023 | msn.com

Bandshell Bark back after rain delay

September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Central Bark® Continues Nationwide Expansion After Signing New Franchise Development Agreements for Naperville, Ill and Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.

September 22, 2023 | Wall Street Fundamentals (Ad)

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September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

BARK to Present at Jefferies 2023 Virtual Pet Care & Wellness Conference

September 21, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.com

This is why helicopters ‘shook houses’ and 'caused dogs to bark' in early hours

September 20, 2023 | msn.com

TikTok's Viral Date Bark Apparently Tastes Just Like A Snickers Bar

September 20, 2023 | msn.com

I'm on lighthouse lane, and there is a neighbor behind me (73 or 75 Marshall Drive) who leaves 2 dogs outside early in the morning till evening, and they bark nonstop in all ...

September 20, 2023 | businesswire.com

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September 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

BARK Announces Appointment of Larry Bodner to Board of Directors

September 19, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Paws in the air: Bark in the Park returns Sept. 23

September 17, 2023 | msn.com

Douglas Fir bark mulch update.

September 17, 2023 | msn.com

Porath Pumpkin Patch Open for Business in Bark River

September 15, 2023 | msn.com

City of Winnipeg gearing up for elm bark beetle control program

September 15, 2023 | msn.com

Central Bark? Downtown Lakeland May Get Long-Sought Dog Park

September 14, 2023 | msn.com

Bark in the Park 2k Dog Walk raising money for Henrico Humane Society emergency fund

September 14, 2023 | benzinga.com

BARK Recent Insider Activity

September 13, 2023 | msn.com

What is Arjuna Bark? A Comprehensive Guide to Its Health Benefits

September 13, 2023 | msn.com

This dog is broken: You have never heard a dog bark like this

September 12, 2023 | msn.com

Black Dog Animal Rescue to host annual Bark and Wine fundraiser

September 12, 2023 | yahoo.com

Bark for Life of Central NJ offers furry friends a chance to help fight cancer

September 11, 2023 | cnbc.com

The China-Apple story may have more bark than bite, says Jim Cramer

September 10, 2023 | msn.com

State Rep. Vella hosts Bark in the Park

September 10, 2023 | ca.style.yahoo.com

Why 'Date Bark' Should Be Your Next Post-Workout Recovery Snack

September 9, 2023 | yahoo.com

The Decorative Difference Between French And American Chocolate Bark

September 9, 2023 | cnbc.com

Is the reported China iPhone ban 'more bark than bite'?

September 8, 2023 | msn.com

Apple Risks Chinese Users Souring on iPhones Ahead of Launch

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BARK Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/08/2023
Today: 9/21/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/08/2023
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Retail stores, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NYSE:BARK
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1819574
Web: www.barkbox.com
Phone: 855-501-2275
Fax: N/A
Employees: 570
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $3.17
High Stock Price Forecast: $4.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $1.50
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +142.7%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.33)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-61,520,000.00
Net Margins: -11.01%
Pretax Margin: -11.01%
Return on Equity: -29.03%
Return on Assets: -12.75%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.50
Current Ratio: 3.56
Quick Ratio: 2.16

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $535.32 million
Price / Sales: 0.44
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $0.96 per share
Price / Book: 1.36

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 178,880,000
Free Float: 153,121,000
Market Cap: $233.44 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.67

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Key Executives

Mr. Matt Meeker (Age 49)
Co-Founder, CEO & Exec. Chairman
Comp: $519.23k

Mr. Henrik Werdelin (Age 47)
Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer & Director

Mr. Zahir M. Ibrahim (Age 53)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $654.48k

Mr. Nari Sitaraman (Age 50)
Chief Technology Officer
Comp: $423.86k

Ms. Allison Koehler (Age 55)
Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Comp: $370.58k

Ms. Carly Strife
Co-Founder

Mr. Kevin Eyerman (Age 53)
VP of Accounting & Controller

Mr. Michael K. Mougias
VP of Investor Relations

Ms. Suzanne McDonnell
Chief Marketing Officer

Ms. Aarti Sharma
Chief People Officer

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Insiders & Institutions

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BARK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell BARK stock right now?: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BARK in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" BARK shares.
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What is BARK's stock price forecast for 2023?: 3 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for BARK's shares. Their BARK share price forecasts range from $1.50 to $4.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $3.17 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 142.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have BARK shares performed in 2023?: BARK's stock was trading at $1.49 at the start of the year. Since then, BARK shares have decreased by 12.4% and is now trading at $1.3050.
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When is BARK's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 8th 2023.
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How were BARK's earnings last quarter?: BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) released its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company reported ($0.08) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $120.59 million during the quarter. BARK had a negative net margin of 11.01% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.03%. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($0.12) EPS.
What guidance has BARK issued on next quarter's earnings?: BARK updated its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $123.00 million-$127.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $129.30 million.

What is BARK's stock symbol?: BARK trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BARK."
Who are BARK's major shareholders?: BARK's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (3.97%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.17%), State Street Corp (1.10%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.55%), Northern Trust Corp (0.48%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.46%). Insiders that own company stock include David Kamenetzky, Henrik Werdelin, Jim Mcginty, Matt Meeker, Mike Novotny and Zahir Ibrahim.
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How do I buy shares of BARK?: Shares of BARK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is BARK's stock price today?: One share of BARK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.31.
How much money does BARK make?: BARK (NYSE:BARK) has a market capitalization of $233.44 million and generates $535.32 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-61,520,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.33) on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does BARK have?: The company employs 570 workers across the globe.
How can I contact BARK?: The official website for the company is www.barkbox.com. The company can be reached via phone at 855-501-2275 or via email at investors@barkbox.com.

This page (NYSE:BARK) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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