Bark Inc (BARK) Shares Surge 19.9% on Acquisition Proposal from Great Dane
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 12 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Acquisition Proposal: Great Dane's submission of a non-binding acquisition letter to Bark Inc has led to a 19.9% surge in Bark's pre-market share price to $0.74, indicating strong market enthusiasm for the potential acquisition.
- Market Reaction: The significant rise in Bark Inc's stock price reflects investor optimism regarding the company's future, which may also attract more investor attention and enhance market liquidity for the stock.
- Industry Dynamics: In pre-market trading, Signing Day Sports Inc saw a 43.7% increase, while Ping An Biomedical Co Ltd rose 34.3%, highlighting strong market interest in the biotech and sports sectors, which could influence Bark Inc's market positioning.
- Investor Confidence: The rebound in Bark Inc's stock price may bolster investor confidence in the company, especially after recent market volatility, as the acquisition proposal provides new momentum for future growth.
Analyst Views on BARK
Wall Street analysts forecast BARK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BARK is 2.00 USD with a low forecast of 2.00 USD and a high forecast of 2.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 0.910
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2.00
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2.00
High
2.00
Current: 0.910
Low
2.00
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2.00
High
2.00
About BARK
BARK, Inc. is a dog-centric company. The Company is an omnichannel brand serving dogs across two key categories: toys & accessories and consumables. All of its products are designed, developed, and branded by BARK. The Company's segments include direct to consumer and commerce. Its products are sold Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and through its network of retail partners. It offers BarkBox and Super Chewer, which are subscription products that feature monthly themed boxes of BARK toys and treats that are delivered directly to a dog’s home. Customers have the option to subscribe to these products on a one-month, three-month, six-month, or twelve-month basis. The Company offers its customers incremental products via ATB, which allows it to cross-sell customers its full portfolio of products, including kibble, treats, toppers, dental, and more. Its toys and accessories category also includes other products such as beds, leashes, apparel, and other accessories.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
