Wayfair Inc. engages in the e-commerce business in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It provides approximately 14 million products for the home sector under various brands. The company offers selection of furniture, décor, decorative accents, housewares, seasonal décor, and other home goods through its sites, including Wayfair, Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane, and Perigold. Wayfair Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Catalog & mail-order houses
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone617-532-6100
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$6.78 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees12,124
Next Earnings Date8/1/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Wayfair (NYSE:W) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayfair's stock symbol?
Wayfair trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "W."
How were Wayfair's earnings last quarter?
Wayfair Inc (NYSE:W) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The company reported ($1.62) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.60) by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.94 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.92 billion. Wayfair's quarterly revenue was up 38.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned ($0.91) earnings per share. View Wayfair's Earnings History.
When is Wayfair's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for W?
25 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Wayfair's stock. Their forecasts range from $87.00 to $200.00. On average, they anticipate Wayfair's share price to reach $154.0386 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Wayfair.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Wayfair?
25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wayfair in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Wayfair.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Wayfair stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Wayfair stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Wayfair reported loss in the first quarter. The company’s Canadian business has been facing growth headwinds due to exchange rate and weaker consumer spending. It is aggressively investing in international regions, which will boost Wayfair’s international presence but obstruct margin expansion. Increasing advertising expenditures are concerns. Further, rising competition from e-commerce giants poses threat to the company’s market position. Nevertheless, strengthening direct retail business across the United States and international regions remains a major positive. Further, the company remains confident about growth prospects in the markets served, namely, U.K. and Germany, as it has made efforts to expand house-brand offerings in these countries. Notably, the stock has outperformed the industry it belongs to over a year." (5/11/2019)
- 2. Stifel Nicolaus analysts commented, "We see a strong opportunity for sustainable topline growth over the long term as the company continues to gain share. Slower near-term international growth and weaker margins keep us Hold rated." (5/2/2019)
Has Wayfair been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about W stock have been trending somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Wayfair earned a news sentiment score of -1.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news coverage about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Wayfair's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Wayfair include CDW (CDW), Qurate Retail Inc Series A (QRTEA), Vipshop (VIPS), Stitch Fix (SFIX), Baozun (BZUN), Insight Enterprises (NSIT), Jumia Technologies (JMIA), NutriSystem (NTRI), PC Connection (CNXN), Overstock.com (OSTK), PCM (PCMI), Ruhnn (RUHN), Youngevity International (YGYI), Blue Apron (APRN) and Netshoes (CAYMAN) (NETS).
What other stocks do shareholders of Wayfair own?
Who are Wayfair's key executives?
Wayfair's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Niraj S. Shah, Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 45)
- Mr. Steven K. Conine, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman (Age 46)
- Mr. Michael D. Fleisher, Chief Financial Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. James Savarese, Chief Operating Officer (Age 53)
- Mr. John Champlin Mulliken, Chief Technology Officer (Age 47)
Who are Wayfair's major shareholders?
Wayfair's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (10.32%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (3.84%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.40%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (2.49%), FIL Ltd (2.01%) and Whale Rock Capital Management LLC (1.41%). Company insiders that own Wayfair stock include Edmond Macri, Great Hill Equity Partners Iv, James Savarese, Jeffrey G Naylor, John Champlin Mulliken, Michael Andrew Kumin, Michael D Fleisher, Nicholas Malone, Niraj Shah, Robert James Gamgort, Romero Rodrigues, Steve Oblak and Steven Conine. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Wayfair.
Which major investors are selling Wayfair stock?
W stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Baillie Gifford & Co., Janus Henderson Group PLC, Wasatch Advisors Inc., Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC, Allen Investment Management LLC, Tobam, First Trust Advisors LP and Penserra Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Wayfair company stock in the last year include Edmond Macri, James Savarese, John Champlin Mulliken, Michael D Fleisher, Niraj Shah, Romero Rodrigues, Steve Oblak and Steven Conine. View Insider Buying and Selling for Wayfair.
Which major investors are buying Wayfair stock?
W stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FIL Ltd, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Whale Rock Capital Management LLC, William Blair Investment Management LLC, AQR Capital Management LLC, FMR LLC, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. and Trexquant Investment LP. Company insiders that have bought Wayfair stock in the last two years include Jeffrey G Naylor, Michael Andrew Kumin and Robert James Gamgort. View Insider Buying and Selling for Wayfair.
How do I buy shares of Wayfair?
Shares of W can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Wayfair's stock price today?
One share of W stock can currently be purchased for approximately $152.28.
How big of a company is Wayfair?
Wayfair has a market capitalization of $13.95 billion and generates $6.78 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $-504,080,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($5.61) on an earnings per share basis. Wayfair employs 12,124 workers across the globe.
What is Wayfair's official website?
How can I contact Wayfair?
Wayfair's mailing address is 4 COPLEY PLACE 7TH FLOOR, BOSTON MA, 02116. The company can be reached via phone at 617-532-6100 or via email at [email protected]
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