Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft Takes $1.11 Million Position in Wayfair Inc. $W

Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft acquired a new position in shares of Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 12,468 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,107,000.

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of W. Spruce House Investment Management LLC increased its position in Wayfair by 37.6% during the second quarter. Spruce House Investment Management LLC now owns 3,000,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $153,420,000 after buying an additional 819,615 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Wayfair by 3.7% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,661,496 shares of the company’s stock worth $84,985,000 after acquiring an additional 59,083 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Wayfair by 197.3% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,557,937 shares of the company’s stock valued at $79,673,000 after acquiring an additional 1,033,865 shares during the period. Holocene Advisors LP lifted its holdings in Wayfair by 351.9% during the 2nd quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 1,294,057 shares of the company’s stock valued at $66,178,000 after purchasing an additional 1,007,676 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Scopus Asset Management L.P. bought a new position in Wayfair during the second quarter worth $40,536,000. 89.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Niraj Shah sold 150,000 shares of the company’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 transaction of $16,330,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 289,137 shares in the company, valued at $31,478,345.19. This represents a 34.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Steven Conine sold 150,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.87, for a total transaction of $16,330,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 289,073 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $31,471,377.51. The trade was a 34.16% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 950,494 shares of company stock worth $100,127,813 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 21.91% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on W. Mizuho reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $130.00 price objective on shares of Wayfair in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Wayfair in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their target price on Wayfair from $100.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Guggenheim boosted their price target on Wayfair from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Wayfair from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Wayfair currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $107.21.

Wayfair Trading Down 2.0%

Shares of Wayfair stock opened at $88.23 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $11.50 billion, a PE ratio of -34.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.40 and a beta of 3.36. The company has a 50 day moving average of $103.33 and a 200-day moving average of $92.90. Wayfair Inc. has a 1-year low of $20.41 and a 1-year high of $119.98.

Key Headlines Impacting Wayfair

Here are the key news stories impacting Wayfair this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Expanded Affirm partnership could help international conversion and payment flexibility, supporting revenue growth and customer acquisition. Is Wayfair Inc. (W) One of the Best E-Commerce Stocks to Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Broad Presidents’ Day promotions (sitewide furniture & appliance deals) are getting heavy coverage — likely driving traffic and short-term sales uplift if conversion holds. From Accent Chairs to Appliances, Wayfair’s Best Presidents’ Day Deals Are Up to 70% Off
• Neutral Sentiment: High-profile merchandising (Kelly Clarkson–inspired set pieces and other curated picks) increases brand visibility but is unlikely to move fundamentals by itself. Kelly Clarkson’s Talk Show Is Ending, but You Can Still Shop Wayfair Pieces Inspired by Her Set for Up to 83% Off
• Neutral Sentiment: Individual product deals (e.g., mid-century sofa marked down to $210, pet bed 69% off, popular lamps and loveseats on sale) suggest promotional depth but vary in profit impact by SKU and vendor. Wayfair is selling a $789 vintage-style mid-century modern sofa for $210
• Negative Sentiment: Very steep markdowns and closeouts (examples: Kelly Clarkson rugs up to 87% off, big Sealy mattress discounts) point to inventory-clearing that can depress gross margins if sustained. 7 of Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Expensive’-Looking Rugs Are on Sale from $16 at Wayfair’s Closeout Sale — Save Up to 87%
• Negative Sentiment: Frequent heavy promotions (coverage across MSN, Yahoo, PennLive, Forbes) may boost near-term revenue but risk compressing margins and inflating marketing costs; watch Q1 guidance, gross margin trends, and inventory levels for signals. Wayfair is having its massive Presidents’ Day sale right now and Sealy mattresses are up to $800 off

Wayfair Company 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.