The Original BARK Company, a dog-centric company, provides products, services, and content for dogs. It operates through two segments, Direct to Consumer and Commerce. The company serves dogs through monthly subscription services. It offers monthly themed box of toys and treats under the BarkBox and Super Chewer names; personalized meal plans under the BARK Eats name; health and wellness products under the BARK Bright name; and dog beds, bowls, collars, harnesses, and leashes under the BARK Home brand. The company also sells BARK Home products through BarkShop.com. It offers custom collections through online marketplaces, and brick and mortar retail partners. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
IPO Year: 2020
Exchange: NYSE
Website: bark.co
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2024 | $1.54 → $1.90 | Hold → Buy | Jefferies |
| 12/19/2023 | $1.34 | Hold | Jefferies |
| 11/9/2023 | $3.50 → $1.50 | Buy → Hold | Canaccord Genuity |
| 12/13/2022 | $2.00 | Buy | Citigroup |
| 12/8/2022 | $5.00 | Buy | Lake Street |
| 6/28/2021 | $16.00 | Buy | Citigroup |
| 6/28/2021 | Buy | Citigroup |
Dog-first airline expands U.S. and European presence and strengthens offering with private charter services amid growing demand for premium, dog-friendly hospitality BARK (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced expanded routes and new services for BARK Air, the first airline designed entirely around the comfort of dogs and the humans who love them. Celebrating its first year in the skies, BARK Air is deepening its commitment to dog-first air travel by offering more domestic and international flights and the introduction of private charters, bringing more flexibility, freedom, and comfort for its passengers. This press relea
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $4.0 million of its outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2024, $5.6 million remained under the Company's previous repurchase authorizations of $22.5 million. The newly authorized $4.0 million increases the Company's flexibility for future repurchases in the near term. This decision reflects the Company's strong financial position, promising growth opportunities for Fiscal 2026, and confidence in its future cash outlook. "Over the past few years, we have made signifi
The Company intends to announce its preliminary third-quarter fiscal year 2025 results ahead of the conference BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Zahir Ibrahim, Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 2025 ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida on January 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Company intends to announce its preliminary third-quarter fiscal year 2025 results before market open on January 13, 2025. The audio portion of the fireside chat will be webcast live over the
BARK Air, through direct air carrier Air Wisconsin, brings its signature "white paw" experience to more dogs and their humans— under $1,000 BARK (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced an expansion of BARK Air, the world's first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs and dog parents, through direct air carrier Air Wisconsin to explore trial flights on larger planes – with at least double the capacity and fares under $1,000. Dogs and their humans can travel comfortably and conveniently between New York City and Miami/Fort Lauderdale. Flights take off in February 2025 and are available for booking now at air.ba
The Rudolph®-themed box is now available for the holiday season BARK (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced it is launching its flagship subscription product BarkBox in retail for the first time for the holidays. The Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer-themed BarkBox is available online starting today at target.com and will be available in Target stores nationwide on December 1, while supplies last. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241108751792/en/Photo: Business Wire Created by BARK's in-house design team, the Rudolph-themed BarkBox features plush dog
Designed by BARK in collaboration with Crocs, the limited-edition matching dog and human shoes are bringing dogs and humans together for stylish walks and best-in-show fashion. BARK (NYSE:BARK), the leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced the release of the highly anticipated Pet Crocs, created in collaboration with Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX). New and current subscribers of BarkBox, a monthly themed surprise of toys and treats, and Super Chewer, a monthly subscription of tough toys for dogs who play harder, can add the shoes to their next box. Dog parents can also shop the matching human and dog shoes online at Crocs.com and in select Crocs reta
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced it will report its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Management will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-596-4144 for U.S. participants and 1-646-968-2525 for international participants. The conference call passcode is 5515653. A live audio webcast of the call will be available at https://investors.bark.co/ and will be archived for 1 year. About BARK BARK is
This season, the innovative global footwear brand is celebrating the creativity of its community by bringing some of its most widely requested fan creations to life. BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) has officially reached the pinnacle of fandom. The global footwear brand's annual Croctober festivities promise to be larger than life by highlighting the shared innovation of Crocs Nation and celebrating the magic that happens when brand and fan creativity collide. Today marks the reveal of one of the most highly requested products in
Season's Sweetings Advent Calendar is back by popular demand and now available exclusively at Costco BARK (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced the return of its Season's Sweetings Advent Calendar for dogs and dog parents to partake in this holiday season. Available exclusively at Costco stores and on costco.com, BARK's extra large advent calendar features eight holiday-themed BARK toys and 16 treats, now available while supplies last. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240919801539/en/(Photo: Business Wire) Last year, BARK's Season's Sweetings Adve
BARK toys are now available to over 20 million Chewy customers, making it easier than ever for dog parents to spoil their dogs BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that it has launched a collection of its best-selling toys at Chewy, a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. This marks the first time Chewy will carry BARK toys, furthering BARK's mission to make all dogs happy by making its products conveniently available to dog parents wherever they shop. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20
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Jefferies upgraded BARK Inc. from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $1.90 from $1.54 previously
Jefferies initiated coverage of BARK Inc. with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $1.34
Canaccord Genuity downgraded Original BARK Co. from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $1.50 from $3.50 previously
Citigroup initiated coverage of Original BARK Co. with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $2.00
Lake Street initiated coverage of Original BARK Co. with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $5.00
Citigroup initiated coverage of Original BARK with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $16.00
Citigroup initiated coverage of Original BARK Co. with a rating of Buy
Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage of Original BARK Co. with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $16.00
Jefferies initiated coverage of Original BARK Co. with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $14.00
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BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced it will report its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Management will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-596-4144 for U.S. participants and 1-646-968-2525 for international participants. The conference call passcode is 5515653. A live audio webcast of the call will be available at https://investors.bark.co/ and will be archived for 1 year. About BARK BARK is
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced it will report its first quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Management will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-596-4144 for U.S. participants and 1-646-968-2525 for international participants. The conference call passcode is 5515653. A live audio webcast of the call will be available at https://investors.bark.co/ and will be archived for 1 year. About BARK BARK i
Board of Directors Authorizes $15.0 Million Share Repurchase Program BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2024. Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Delivered revenue of $121.5 million, the midpoint of the guidance range. Gross margin improved by 580 basis points year-over-year to 62.7%. Net loss improved 65.5% to $(4.9) million, compared to last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.2 million, the midpoint of the guidance range, and a $5.7 million improvement, compared to last year. Secured co
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced it will report its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Monday, June 3, 2024. Management will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-330-2120 for U.S. participants and 1-646-960-0290 for international participants. The conference call passcode is 5515653. A live audio webcast of the call will be available at https://investors.bark.co/ and will be archived for 1 year. About BARK B
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2023. Key Highlights Total revenue was $125.1 million, ahead of the high-end of the Company's guidance range and a 6.9% decrease compared to the same period last year. Consolidated gross margin was 61.8%, a 210 basis point increase compared to the same period last year and a 610 basis point improvement versus the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Net loss improved 52.5% to $(10.1) million, year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $(6.4) million, the midpoint of the Company's
Total Revenue was Approximately $125 Million, Ahead of the Company's Guidance Range To Announce Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on February 7, 2024 BARK, Inc. ("BARK" or the "Company") (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with the mission to make all dogs happy, announced today its preliminary third quarter fiscal year 2024 revenue ahead of its scheduled presentation at the ICR Conference. Total revenue was approximately $125 million, ahead of the high-end of its previously provided guidance range of $123 million to $119 million. The Company also reported that it delivered its strongest customer acquisition quarter across its BarkBox and Super Chewer prod
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2023. Key Highlights Total revenue was $123.0 million, within the Company's guidance range and a 14.4% decrease compared to the same period last year. Consolidated gross margin increased 560 basis points to 61.5%, compared to the same period last year. Net Loss improved 2.8% to $(10.3) million, year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million, ahead of the Company's guidance range and its first positive Adjusted EBITDA quarter as a public company. Net cash provi
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced it will report its second quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Management will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-330-2120 for U.S. participants and 1-646-960-0290 for international participants. The conference call passcode is 5515653. A live audio webcast of the call will be available at https://investors.bark.co/ and will be archived for 1 year. About BARK
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2023. Key Highlights Total revenue was $120.6 million, broadly in-line with the Company's guidance range. Consolidated gross margin increased 280 basis points to 60.6%, compared to last year. Net Loss improved 24.3% to $(11.7) million, year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $(7.4) million, approximately $3.1 million ahead of the midpoint of the Company's guidance range, and a 43.0% improvement versus last year. "The strategic actions we took in fiscal 2023 to improve our
BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced it will report its first quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Management will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-330-2120 for U.S. participants and 1-646-960-0290 for international participants. The conference call passcode is 5515653. A live audio webcast of the call will be available at https://investors.bark.co/ and will be archived for 1 year. About BARK BARK i
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Meghan Knoll, a Former BARK Executive, Appointed Chief Direct-to-Consumer Officer BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced the appointment of Meghan Knoll as Chief Direct-to-Consumer Officer, effective June 3, 2024. Reporting to the Company's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Matt Meeker, Ms. Knoll will lead BARK's direct-to-consumer ("DTC") business. "On behalf of the entire team, I am thrilled to welcome Meghan Knoll back to BARK. During her seven-year tenure with us, Meghan made significant contributions across the organization, including leading our Super Chewer product from
Michael Black Appointed Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager, Consumables Michael Parness Appointed Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager, Play BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced the appointments of Michael Black as Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager, Consumables and Michael Parness as Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager, Play, effective immediately. Reporting to the Company's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Matt Meeker, Mr. Black and Mr. Parness will lead the Company's expansion across its consumables and play categories, respectively. "We are
Mr. Bodner Brings Over 35 Years of Consumer-Packaged Goods Experience to BARK BARK, Inc. ("BARK" or the "Company") (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with the mission to Make All Dogs Happy, today announced that Larry Bodner has joined the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. Mr. Bodner brings over 35 years of operational and financial experience spanning the consumer-packaged goods industry, and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Bulletproof 360, a functional nutrition and wellness company. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Hostess Brands, where he has served as a Director since 2016. "Larry brings extensive le
New Independent Directors Bring Significant Experience with Global Growth Brands SEATTLE, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trupanion, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUP) announced today the appointment of Paulette Dodson, former General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Alight, Inc., PetSmart Inc., and Sara Lee Corporation, and Elizabeth "Betsy" McLaughlin, former Chief Executive Officer of Hot Topic, to the Company's Board of Directors. "We're pleased to welcome Paulette and Betsy to our Board," said Darryl Rawlings, Founder, CEO and Chair of the Board. "They bring significant experience driving strategic growth for global consumer brands to Trupanion and are passionate about pets and
Seasoned Industry Executives Paulette Dodson and Michele Meyer Bring Complementary Skillsets and Public Company Experience to Board BARK, Inc. ("BARK" or the "Company") (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with the mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that, effective immediately, Paulette Dodson and Michele Meyer are joining the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Ms. Dodson and Ms. Meyer each bring significant industry experience, rounding out the Board's experience across operations, legal, corporate governance, marketing, and finance functions. Ms. Dodson is the former General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Alight, Inc., PetSmart Inc., and Sara Lee
Ibrahim Brings Nearly 30 years of Financial Leadership Experience Scaling High-Growth, Direct-to-Consumer Brands BARK, Inc. ("BARK" or the "Company") (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that Zahir Ibrahim has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Ibrahim brings nearly three decades of financial leadership experience at public and private companies, including scaling high-growth, direct-to-consumer brands. He is based in New York and reports to BARK's Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Matt Meeker. "The addition of Zahir to our highly-talented leadership team is
Sharma Brings 20 Years of Leadership Experience Scaling Global Technology Companies BARK, Inc. ("BARK" or the "Company") (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced the appointment of Aarti Sharma as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective November 7, 2022. Ms. Sharma brings 20 years of leadership experience in human resources and people strategy and has supported the development of numerous high-growth, global technology companies. Most recently, Sharma served nine years as the Global Head of Human Resources at Cambium Networks where she built the HR infrastructure and tripled the organization's size. As part of Cambium Networks' ex
Highly Experienced Consumer Industry Leader Complements Board's Existing Expertise BARK, Inc. ("BARK" or the "Company") (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel brand for dogs and their people with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced the appointment of David Kamenetzky, a successful investor and former executive at Anheuser-Busch InBev and Mars Incorporated—the parent company of Pedigree Petfoods, Iams, and Royal Canin, to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective May 23, 2022. Mr. Kamenetzky will also serve on the Company's Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. "As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the best pr
Seasoned Marketing Executive Brings Proven Experience Growing and Diversifying Consumer Brands BARK, Inc. ("BARK" or the "Company") (NYSE:BARK), a leading global omnichannel brand for dogs and their people with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced the appointment of Cindy Gustafson as Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Gustafson is a proven marketing leader with deep expertise in e-commerce, subscription-based, and consumer packaged goods businesses. In this role, Ms. Gustafson will spearhead BARK's marketing organization and is responsible for developing and executing strategies that enhance the BARK brand and drive growth across the Company's key initiatives. She is based in New Y
Nari Sitaraman, Kristi Robinson, and Michael Mougias Appointed Chief Technology Officer, Vice President of Talent & Diversity, and Vice President of Investor Relations, Respectively The Original BARK Company (NYSE:BARK) ("BARK" or the "Company"), a leading global omni-channel brand for dogs, today announced that it has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of three highly experienced executives who are proven leaders in their respective fields as the Company continues to expand following its recent public listing. Nari Sitaraman, who brings over 20 years of retail and consulting experience across technology strategy, engineering, and product management, has joined BARK as Ch