Bark Inc
Bark Inc operates in the retail sector, offering products and services for pet owners, including pet food, toys, and accessories, primarily through a direct-to-consumer model.
Business. Bark Inc (NYSE: BARK.K) is a miscellaneous specialty retailer operating within the consumer cyclicals sector. The company generates revenue through the sale of products, with key performance indicators including same-store sales growth, traffic, and e-commerce penetration. Headquarters and specific operating segment details are not provided in the available data. The company is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BARK.K.
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- Company
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
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- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Bark Inc (NYSE: BARK.K) is a miscellaneous specialty retailer operating within the consumer cyclicals sector. The company generates revenue through the sale of products, with key performance indicators including same-store sales growth, traffic, and e-commerce penetration. Headquarters and specific operating segment details are not provided in the available data. The company is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BARK.K.
Bark Inc has a market capitalization of $80.37 million and a price-to-book ratio of 0.81, indicating that the company is trading at a discount relative to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by $94.02 million in cash and equivalents, which is a significant portion of its total assets of $260.64 million. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of $7.08 million and free cash flow of $27.81 million, suggesting that it is not generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its activities.
Profitability metrics for Bark Inc are weak, with a net loss of $32.88 million and an operating loss of $35.15 million. The company's return on equity is -33.03%, and its return on assets is -12.61%, both of which are significantly below industry norms. The gross profit margin is 62.4%, which is relatively high, but this is offset by high operating expenses that result in a negative operating margin.
Geographically, Bark Inc's revenue is concentrated in the United States, as disclosed in its segments. The company does not provide detailed geographic breakdowns, but its operations are primarily domestic. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic downturns and regulatory changes that could impact its performance.
Looking ahead, Bark Inc is expected to see a significant increase in revenue, with a projected growth rate of 100% in the current fiscal year and 150% in the next fiscal year. However, these projections are based on current market conditions and may be affected by external factors such as economic downturns or changes in consumer behavior.
The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risks. There are no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and the company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.43, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. However, the company's negative operating cash flow and free cash flow suggest that it may need to seek additional financing in the future, which could lead to dilution for existing shareholders.
Recent events, including analyst estimates, indicate a positive outlook for Bark Inc. The mean price target is $35.00, with a median of $30.00, and the highest price target is $60.00. The mean recommendation is 2.00, which is a "Buy" rating, with one strong-buy, one buy, and one hold recommendation. These estimates suggest that analysts are optimistic about the company's future performance.
- Bark Inc is trading at a discount to book value with a price-to-book ratio of 0.81.
- The company has a strong liquidity position with $94.02 million in cash and equivalents.
- Bark Inc is unprofitable, with a net loss of $32.88 million and a negative return on equity of -33.03%.
- Analysts are optimistic about the company's future, with a mean price target of $35.00 and a "Buy" rating.
- The company is expected to see significant revenue growth in the next two fiscal years.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -1,70 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 404,4M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -27,3M USD |
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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- Bark Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Bark Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
- Bark Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27
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Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$15M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 156 @ $10,13$2K · 2026-06-10
- Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 10 460 · 2026-06-08
- Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 3 823 @ $9,56$37K · 2026-06-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 36 611 · 2026-06-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 8 915 @ $9,56$85K · 2026-06-08
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 6 018 · 2026-06-08
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 1 784 @ $9,56$17K · 2026-06-08
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 7 496 · 2026-06-08
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 2 238 @ $9,56$21K · 2026-06-08
- VP Accounting, Controller · Common StockOther 4 707 · 2026-06-08
- VP Accounting, Controller · Common StockOther 1 584 @ $9,56$15K · 2026-06-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 1 378 @ $9,10$13K · 2026-05-20
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 67 884 · 2026-05-20
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 721 @ $9,30$7K · 2026-05-14
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 2 243 @ $9,05$20K · 2026-05-10
- VP Accounting, Controller · Common StockOther 737 @ $9,05$7K · 2026-05-10
- Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 1 504 @ $9,05$14K · 2026-05-10
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 188 @ $8,30$2K · 2026-04-10
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 3 756 @ $0,78$3K · 2026-03-10
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 36 206 @ $0,80$29K · 2026-02-20
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 17 535 @ $0,79$14K · 2026-02-14
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 9 389 @ $0,79$7K · 2026-02-10
- Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 8 334 @ $0,79$7K · 2026-02-10
- VP Accounting, Controller · Common StockOther 4 501 @ $0,79$4K · 2026-02-10
- Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 3 662 @ $0,62$2K · 2026-01-10
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From filings & derived data- Revenue (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): -18.5%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): -19.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): -18.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): -227.1%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2026-03-31): -9.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): -2,305.3%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): -16.0%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): -14.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): -2,305.3%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2026-03-31): 61.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 282.06MSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD -39.01MSEC XBRL filing
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 152.96MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 394.84MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -39.01MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -5SEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -40.18MSEC XBRL filing
- Gross profit (annual): USD 241.88MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -5SEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD -23.16MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -81.2%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -35.4%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.85xDerived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -40.0%Derived (calculated)