Wayfair Inc. $W Shares Acquired by SG Americas Securities LLC

SG Americas Securities LLC increased its stake in Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) by 1,168.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 247,606 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 228,087 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC owned about 0.19% of Wayfair worth $24,862,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its stake in Wayfair by 28,200.0% during the 3rd quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 283 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 282 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC increased its position in shares of Wayfair by 250.5% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 326 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Wayfair by 156.3% in the 3rd quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 328 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Wayfair by 30.0% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 520 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Comerica Bank raised its stake in shares of Wayfair by 56.5% in the 3rd quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 634 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares in the last quarter. 89.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CFO Kate Gulliver sold 36,497 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.50, for a total value of $3,886,930.50. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 149,238 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,893,847. This trade represents a 19.65% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Steven Conine sold 150,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.87, for a total value of $16,330,500.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 289,073 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $31,471,377.51. This represents a 34.16% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 809,489 shares of company stock valued at $73,192,965. 21.91% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

W has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Wayfair from $120.00 to $105.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on Wayfair from $114.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Evercore set a $100.00 price objective on Wayfair in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Citigroup reduced their target price on Wayfair from $135.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Wayfair in a research report on Friday, February 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $104.62.

Wayfair Stock Performance

Wayfair stock opened at $73.78 on Friday. Wayfair Inc. has a 1 year low of $20.41 and a 1 year high of $119.98. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $87.40 and its 200-day moving average is $93.36. The company has a market cap of $9.65 billion, a P/E ratio of -30.36, a PEG ratio of 5.89 and a beta of 3.40.

Wayfair (NYSE:W) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $3.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.30 billion. Wayfair had a negative net margin of 2.51% and a negative return on equity of 1.52%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.25) EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Wayfair Inc. will post -2.54 earnings per share for the current year.

Wayfair News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Wayfair this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Broad consumer deal coverage and outlet roundups may boost traffic and short-term sales momentum as spring/outdoor season begins. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple earned-media pieces highlight discounted outdoor products (e.g., canopy tent, storage box, furniture), which could drive conversions and seasonal demand. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wayfair executives discussed AI and retail at Shoptalk — a signal of ongoing investment in personalization/tech but not an immediate earnings catalyst. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional product write-ups (home and pet furniture) sustain brand visibility; useful for marketing momentum but unlikely to change fundamentals alone. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Niraj Shah sold large blocks of stock (most recently ~107,818 shares on 3/23 plus another 1,571 on 3/24), which reduces insider ownership materially and can be perceived as a negative signal by investors. SEC filing/report: Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Founder/director Steven Conine sold a very large block (107,919 shares on 3/23 and another 1,687 on 3/24), cutting his stake substantially—this magnitude of insider selling can amplify investor concern. SEC filing: Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Wayfair was removed from the S&P Homebuilders Select Industry Index; index exits can force passive funds to sell and prompt a re‑rating of growth expectations. Read More.

Wayfair Profile

Wayfair Inc (NYSE: W) is an e-commerce company focused on home furnishings and décor. Through its platform, Wayfair offers a broad assortment of furniture, lighting, home textiles, kitchenware and decorative accessories. The company’s portfolio includes flagship sites such as Wayfair.com, as well as specialty retail brands like Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane and Perigold, each catering to distinct design styles and price points.

Founded in 2002 by Niraj Shah and Steve Conine under the name CSN Stores, the business rebranded as Wayfair in 2011 and went public in 2014.