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BARK Inc Receives Take-Private Proposal, Forms Special Committee

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BARK Inc Receives Take-Private Proposal, Forms Special Committee

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The latest update is out from BARK Inc Class A ( (BARK) ).

On January 9, 2026, BARK, Inc. disclosed that its board of directors received a preliminary, non-binding proposal from Great Dane Ventures, a group of existing shareholders including CEO and Executive Chairman Matt Meeker and several venture investors, to take the company private at $0.90 per share in cash for all outstanding shares not already owned by the group. In response, the board formed a special committee of independent and disinterested directors, which plans to engage independent financial and legal advisers to evaluate the offer and any alternative proposals, while cautioning investors that the committee has only just begun its review and there is no certainty that a definitive offer, agreement or transaction will result from this process.

The most recent analyst rating on (BARK) stock is a Hold with a $0.63 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BARK Inc Class A stock, see the BARK Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BARK Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BARK is a Neutral.

BARK Inc’s overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges, including declining revenues and profitability issues. While the company has achieved notable milestones such as becoming debt-free and exceeding revenue expectations, ongoing operational inefficiencies and cash flow management issues weigh heavily on its financial performance. Technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and the valuation is unattractive due to a negative P/E ratio. Despite these challenges, improvements in customer acquisition and retention, along with strategic partnerships, offer some positive momentum.

To see Spark’s full report on BARK stock, click here.

More about BARK Inc Class A

BARK, Inc., listed on the NYSE, is a global omnichannel dog-focused brand that offers toys, treats, premium dog food, services and dog-centric experiences. Founded in 2011, it serves millions of dogs through subscription offerings like BarkBox and Super Chewer, retail partnerships with chains such as Target, Chewy and Amazon, its BARK in the Belly consumables line, and BARK Air, an air travel service designed specifically for dogs.

Average Trading Volume: 986,047

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $92.66M

See more data about BARK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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