Is Roaring Kitty Bad News for Chewy (CHWY) Stock? Some Execs Think So.
While fans of GameStop (NYSE:GME) may be reeling from the recent lawsuit against Keith Gill, better known as Roaring Kitty, it turns out Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) executives may be the real victims here. Indeed, on Monday, Gill showed off a surprise 6.6% stake in Chewy, sending CHWY stock plummeting in the process.
CHWY stock is down almost 17% since Monday as investors brace for potential volatility following Gill’s reveal.
While Gill’s interest in the pet food retailer certainly comes as a surprise, it’s not completely without precedent. As is apparent from many social media posts, Gill is actually quite the fan of Ryan Cohen. The billionaire founder of Chewy is now serving as the current Chief Executive of GameStop. Thus, Gill’s impression of Cohen may have led to the investment in his old stomping grounds, Chewy.
Regardless, Gill’s investment in Chewy has alarmed the company’s top executives. They’re concerned that asset managers and shareholders may be put off from the stock due to Gill’s influence with retail investors and the volatility that follows.
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