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<p class="has-drop-cap">Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) has reported strong financial results for the <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240529219709/en/Chewy-Announces-First-Quarter-2024-Financial-Results" target="_blank" aria-label="first quarter of fiscal year 2024 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">first quarter of fiscal year 2024</a>, which ended on April 28, 2024. The company saw net sales of $2.88 billion, marking a 3.1% increase year over year. Gross margin also improved, rising by 130 basis points to 29.7%. <br><br>Net income for the quarter was $66.9 million, a substantial increase from the same period last year, reflecting a net margin of 2.3%, up 150 basis points. Diluted earnings per share stood at $0.15, a significant rise from $0.05 in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record-breaking $162.9 million, up $52.1 million from the previous year, with the adjusted EBITDA margin increasing by 170 basis points to 5.7%.</p>
<p>CEO Sumit Singh expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance, attributing the success to Chewy’s value proposition, which resonated with customers, and the flawless execution of the strategic roadmap by the teams. <br><br>The company also announced a new share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors, allowing for repurchasing up to $500 million of its Class A and/or Class B common stock. This program underscores the company’s confidence in its financial health and future prospects, aiming to return value to shareholders.</p>
<h3 id="chewy-smashes-expectations-in-q1-with-0-31-adjusted-eps">Chewy Smashes Expectations in Q1 With $0.31 Adjusted EPS</h3>
<p>Comparing the current performance against market expectations, Chewy exceeded forecasts on multiple fronts. Analysts had anticipated an earnings per share (<a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-value-a-stock/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">EPS</a>) of $0.04, but the company delivered an EPS of $0.15 and an adjusted EPS of $0.31, significantly outperforming expectations. <br><br>Revenue expectations were set at $2.86 billion, and Chewy slightly surpassed this with actual net sales of $2.88 billion. This outperformance showcases Chewy’s robust business model and strong market position, particularly in a competitive e-commerce landscape.</p>
<p>The company’s improved gross margin and net margin further highlight its operational efficiency and ability to manage costs effectively. The increase in adjusted EBITDA and its margin illustrates Chewy’s successful efforts to enhance profitability and operational performance. These metrics are crucial as they reflect the company’s underlying health and its capacity to generate sustainable earnings growth.</p>
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<h3 id="chewy-provides-careful-but-optimistic-guidance">Chewy Provides Careful but Optimistic Guidance</h3>
<p>Looking ahead, Chewy has provided guidance that reflects cautious optimism. The company aims to continue leveraging its strong brand and customer loyalty to drive growth. <br><br>Key focus areas include expanding its product offerings, enhancing customer engagement through its websites and mobile applications, and improving operational efficiencies. The newly authorized share repurchase program is also a strategic move to bolster shareholder value and indicates confidence in the company’s long-term growth trajectory.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p>
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