Chewy's Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations, but Shares Fall Amid One-Time Tariff Benefit
Shares of Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) fell by over 11% in early September 2026 following its second-quarter earnings report. Despite exceeding Wall Street’s sales expectations and raising full-year guidance, the stock declined due to concerns that a one-time tariff benefit helped drive better-than-expected results. The company reported key metrics including 7.3% total revenue growth (5.7% organic), an increase in active customers by 3.8% to 21.7 million, and triple-digit growth for its Chewy Vet Care clinic segment. However, analysts noted that the performance was solid but not exceptional given macroeconomic challenges. Chewy’s CEO emphasized a stable market environment with continued outperformance against broader pet industry trends by roughly two-to-three times. The stock is currently trading at 14 times forward earnings and offers long-term growth potential from its recurring Autoship revenue model, which now accounts for over 80% of sales.
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