Why Peloton Is Up 10% Today
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) shares are up 10% today after the company announced some new offerings and price changes. A new premium bike will be offered, as well as a lower-priced treadmill.
The company said it will be offering a new Peloton Bike+, costing $2,495. It will also lower the price of its current bike from $1,995 to $1,895. The company is also introducing a new treadmill called the Tread+ priced at $4,295. The cost of the original treadmill will drop significantly, to $2,495.
The new Bike+ incorporates recommendations from Peloton members, the company said, allowing users to complement cycling with other home workouts like strength, yoga, and meditation classes from Peloton. It includes a high-definition screen that rotates for easy viewing when members are off the bike. It also includes easy integration with Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Gymkit, and software that remembers members' goals and automatically scales resistance based on the instructor's guidance.
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