How is Chewy Using AI to Improve Customer Experience & Efficiency?

Chewy, Inc. CHWY believes AI represents a significant opportunity for the company across both customer experience and operational efficiency. Over the past several quarters, the company has invested in building the foundational infrastructure necessary for broad AI deployment across the enterprise. AI is now being integrated into multiple functions, including customer service, pharmacy operations, fulfillment and marketing workflows. These initiatives are expected to create meaningful opportunities to structurally reduce service costs while improving speed, efficiency and overall service quality.Management expects AI-driven efficiencies to generate a low tens of millions of dollars benefit in fiscal 2026. Based on the current implementation roadmap, the company anticipates a more meaningful contribution from these initiatives beginning in 2027 and beyond.Chewy also highlighted the strength of its veterinary operations, supported by technology-enabled workflows and AI-assisted tools embedded across the platform. These capabilities have contributed to industry-leading productivity metrics, as well as veterinarian retention and employee satisfaction levels that outperform peers. Management believes this provides a structural advantage in an environment where veterinarians are in short supply, supporting the planned expansion of its Vet Clinic footprint.Additionally, Chewy applies AI to its digital advertising bidding algorithms to more effectively drive customer growth and engagement. These initiatives are part of Chewy’s broader strategy to strengthen its ecosystem through enhanced customer experiences, operational efficiencies, and continued investment in strategic growth areas such as health, fulfillment and AI. Overall, Chewy’s expanding AI capabilities are enhancing customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and helping lower the cost to serve while supporting the company’s long-term growth and profitability objectives.Zacks Rundown for CHWYCHWY shares have lost 22.8% in the past three months against the industry’s 9.8% growth. The company carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) at present.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchFrom a valuation standpoint, CHWY trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 19.77, lower than the industry’s average of 21.60.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for the current and next fiscal year indicates year-over-year growth of 20.5% and 22.2%, respectively.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchStocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks have been discussed below:Carvana Co. CVNA, currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.CVNA delivered a negative trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 71.6%, on average. 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