Wayfair Inc. $W Shares Purchased by Aquatic Capital Management LLC

Aquatic Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) by 105.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 235,191 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 120,673 shares during the quarter. Aquatic Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Wayfair were worth $21,010,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Great Lakes Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Wayfair during the 3rd quarter worth $3,946,000. Range Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Wayfair in the third quarter valued at about $1,330,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Wayfair during the third quarter worth about $3,332,000. Hook Mill Capital Partners LP purchased a new stake in Wayfair during the second quarter worth about $39,965,000. Finally, Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft acquired a new position in Wayfair during the third quarter worth about $1,107,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.67% of the company’s stock.

Wayfair Trading Up 2.6%

Shares of W opened at $75.69 on Friday. Wayfair Inc. has a 12-month low of $20.41 and a 12-month high of $119.98. The stock has a market cap of $9.90 billion, a P/E ratio of -31.15, a PEG ratio of 5.61 and a beta of 3.40. The company has a 50-day moving average of $94.02 and a two-hundred day moving average of $93.59.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have issued reports on W. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Wayfair in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen cut Wayfair from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $92.00 price objective on Wayfair in a research note on Friday, February 20th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Wayfair in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their target price on Wayfair from $120.00 to $105.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Wayfair has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $104.62.

Insider Transactions at Wayfair

In related news, insider Steven Conine sold 150,000 shares of Wayfair stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at $31,471,377.51. The trade was a 34.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Kate Gulliver sold 36,497 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.50, for a total value of $3,886,930.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 149,238 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,893,847. The trade was a 19.65% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 890,494 shares of company stock valued at $86,493,261 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 21.91% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Wayfair

Here are the key news stories impacting Wayfair this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat highlights that a recent court strike-down of import tariffs and improving technical indicators (bullish MACD cross, rising RSI) suggest Wayfair may have found a bottom — a catalyst traders view as reducing a major margin/headwind and supporting a rebound. 3 Rebound Candidates With Technical Tailwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple consumer media stories are promoting Wayfair’s heavy promotions (outlet sales, weekend living-room discounts up to ~85%, and low-price items like a $160 reclining sleeper chair). These promotions can boost traffic and clearance-driven revenue in the near term and help clear inventory. Wayfair massive living room furniture sale Wayfair $160 reclining sleeper chair Wayfair outlet sale — People
• Neutral Sentiment: Wayfair presented at the UBS Global Consumer & Retail conference (transcript available). Investor presentations can provide clarity on trends, margins, and inventory; any company commentary or guidance readouts from that appearance could move the stock but the transcript alone is informational until specifics are confirmed. Wayfair Presents at UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Despite today’s bounce, Wayfair remains below its 50- and 200-day moving averages and has a wide trading range over 12 months — signaling structural volatility and that longer-term technical resistance/valuation (negative trailing P/E, high beta) remain risks for sustained upside. (Background market data and technical levels underpin investor caution.)

About Wayfair

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.