Peloton Interactive: Pedaling Hard, Going Nowhere
We rate Peloton (PTON) as a 'Sell' and recommend investors avoid new positions until the company can stabilize its revenue and demonstrate sustainable profitability.
Latest Developments:
Peloton (PTON) reported Q1 2025 revenues of $586 million, down 1.68% year-on-year. While subscriptions grew, hardware sales declined sharply. The company posted positive operating income for the first time since Q4 2020, but net losses improved only marginally. Peloton’s cost-cutting restructuring is on track to save $200 million annually, but revenue continues to deteriorate, and the company expects a further decline in Q2 2025.
Investment Case:
Despite restructuring efforts, Peloton's revenue continues to shrink, especially from hardware sales. While software initiatives like Strength+ and new features may drive future growth, they haven't yet translated to substantial revenue. With a high debt-to-equity ratio and continued negative revenue growth, Peloton's stock appears overvalued. Our valuation suggests a potential downside, with a target price of $9.14, indicating a 4% downside from its current level.
Valuation:
Based on comparable company analysis and Peloton's projected FY2025 adjusted EBITDA of $265 million, our valuation model suggests the stock is overvalued at its current price of $9.52. At best, the stock should be priced closer to $9.14.
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