Chewy downgraded by Jefferies over valuation concerns

  • Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) has been downgraded to ‘Hold' from ‘Buy' by analysts at Jefferies due to valuation concerns after a run-up in the pet retailer's stock. Chewy shares have surged by 41% in the year-to-date, now trading at 24 times projected 2026 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), roughly one standard deviation above historical averages.