Peloton (PTON) - ★ – Ranked #90 in Q2 2024 Mid & Small Cap Rankings
12 mo. Price Target - $5.00
For investors considering wading into the turbulent waters of Peloton (PTON), our firm's outlook is ultra negative on the beaten down stock in the near term.
However, our 12-month price target does leave a narrow window of opportunity for the bold willing to bet on a potential turnaround story playing out.
A Brief History
Peloton, the at-home fitness company known for its internet-connected stationary bikes and treadmills, rode a pandemic-fueled wave of demand for home exercise equipment to dizzying heights. Revenues soared from $915 million in fiscal 2019 to record high $4 billion in fiscal 2021 as locked-down consumers eagerly purchased Peloton's products.
However, the company's inaccurate forecasting and excessive inventory purchases left it unprepared for the dramatic post-pandemic normalization. Demand plunged, losses mounted, and the company undertook multiple rounds of layoffs and restructurings under new leadership. Peloton's market capitalization has plummeted from over $50 billion at its pandemic peak to around $1.5 billion today.
The Downward Trend
Peloton's finances remain in a precarious state as it continues burning cash while striving to reset its cost structure. In its most recent fiscal year (Q4 fiscal 2023), revenue was approximately $2.8 billion which was down 21% from 2022.
The company faces intense competitive pressures from tech giants like Apple and traditional players like Nautilus. Its balance sheet woes and brand deterioration make a turnaround extremely challenging. Subscriber growth has stagnated and equipment sales continue crashing.
Our Analysis
With a negative outlook on Peloton's ability to regain sustainable profitability soon, our models currently value the equity at around $5 per share over the next 12 months which is approximately 16% above the most recent closing (4/1/2024) of $4.28.
Key drivers that could unlock that potential upside include stabilizing the subscriber base, clearing excess inventory, and substantive cost reductions. But make no mistake - Peloton remains a speculative investment with extremely elevated risk factors at this juncture.
For investors willing to embrace the tumult, recent lows around $4 per share could represent a marginally appealing entry point. But with poor fundamentals still sorely afflicting Peloton, an ultra negative outlook continues driving our overall investment thesis on this volatile and troubled stock.
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