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Wayfair Inc.
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Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair

Wayfair Inc. is an American e-commerce company built entirely around the home, operating an online platform for furniture, decor, housewares and home improvement products alongside a small but growing physical retail footprint. It is headquartered at 4 Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts, and its Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol W.
The company was founded in 2002 and went public in 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Wayfair reported net revenue of $12.46 billion, up 5.1% year over year, with a net loss of $313 million. It served 21 million active customers, delivered roughly 40 million orders at an average order value of $312, and generated 80.3% of orders from repeat buyers. The company employed approximately 12,800 people as of December 31, 2025.
Wayfair sells under a family of brands: the flagship Wayfair site, plus AllModern, Birch Lane, Joss & Main, Perigold for luxury home, and Wayfair Professional for business customers. House brands such as Three Posts and Mercury Row fill out curated assortments. Wayfair.ca, Wayfair.co.uk and Wayfair.ie serve Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland; the U.S. segment produced 88% of 2025 net revenue. The company exited Germany in January 2025 and operated 12 physical retail stores across four U.S. states at year-end.
Fulfilment is a core differentiator. Wayfair runs its own logistics network, including CastleGate warehousing for supplier inventory, CastleGate Forwarding for inbound freight and the Wayfair Delivery Network for large-parcel last-mile delivery, supported by more than 2,000 full-time customer service employees. The company ranks among the largest online-only retailers of home goods in the United States.
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United StatesFounded 200211K+ / 100
Listed onNYSEW
Last updated: November 2026·By VerityRank Research Team·Methodology

Listed market data

W · NYSE · weeklyHistory →
Market cap
$15.3 B
Share price
USD 113.14
1Y change
+13.2%
Recent change
-2.4%

10-30 → 11-02

Since first close
+26.7%

from 2025-09

· updated 2026-11-02

Financial history

Full market history
USD 0$0USD 38$5.0 BUSD 75$10.0 BUSD 113$15.0 BUSD 150$20.0 B2025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-102026-11
MonthCloseMarket capChange
  • 2026-11USD 113.14$15.3 B-2.4%
  • 2026-10USD 115.91$15.7 B+13.0%
  • 2026-09USD 102.56$13.9 B+3.3%
  • 2026-08USD 99.27$13.4 B+16.9%
  • 2026-07USD 84.90$11.5 B-8.1%
  • 2026-06USD 92.42$12.5 B+27.9%
  • 2026-05USD 72.26$9.8 B+13.0%
  • 2026-04USD 63.93$8.6 B-15.0%
  • 2026-03USD 75.21$10.2 B-1.5%
  • 2026-02USD 76.33$10.3 B-26.2%
  • 2026-01USD 103.49$14 B+3.1%
  • 2025-12USD 100.41$13.6 B—
Monthly closes · 2025-12 – 2026-11 · Full market history

Ownership & Control

Latest available filings
Controlling entity
Publicly held — no controlling shareholder disclosed
Company type
Brand & Manufacturer
Insiders
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Institutions
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Free float
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Percentages are of total shares outstanding, aggregated from 13F-style filings via Yahoo Finance. Institutional figures reflect US-filed positions and may undercount owners filing elsewhere. No figure is shown where none is disclosed.

In the press

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Wayfair Inc. is the world's largest pure-play vertical e-commerce platform for home furnishings, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Listed on the NYSE under ticker W, the company operates as an asset-light platform connecting millions of customers with tens of thousands of global suppliers. In 2025, Wayfair completed its strategic transition from pure online retail to an omnichannel model, with its first permanent offline flagship store exceeding expectations. The company manages five complementary brands: Wayfair (primary), Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane, and Perigold.

Core Business

Wayfair operates as a comprehensive online home goods marketplace offering extensive product categories. The company's core competencies include Wall Decor featuring thousands of wall paintings, decorative mirrors, wall art, and hanging decorations; and Desktop Decor encompassing various desktop sculptures, figurines, and aroma products. Wayfair's supplier partnership model includes a Direct Ship Model where 60% of suppliers ship directly to customers, contributing 40% of revenue. The platform leverages a hybrid model combining proprietary brand retail with platform operations to serve diverse home furnishing needs.

Global Presence

Wayfair operates across multiple countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Germany. The company serves approximately 23 million active customers with a repeat purchase rate exceeding 78%. In 2025, Wayfair launched its "Direct Ship Global" program, partnering with over 5,000 Chinese home goods suppliers to directly ship products to overseas logistics warehouses. This initiative significantly expanded Wayfair's global supply chain capabilities and product availability.

Key Strengths

Wayfair's competitive advantages stem from its position as the world's largest pure-play home furnishings e-commerce platform, generating approximately $12.85 billion in net revenue in fiscal year 2025. The company's five-brand strategy enables it to address different market segments from mass-market to luxury consumers. Its successful omnichannel, asset-light business model, and extensive supplier network of tens of thousands of global partners create significant barriers to entry. The company's strong repeat purchase rate of over 78% demonstrates exceptional customer loyalty and platform stickiness.

VerityRank Score

VerityRank Score of 77/100

Quick Facts

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Founded

2002

Employees

11K+

Market cap

$15.3 B

Presence

5+ Countries

Listing

NYSE: Listed

Categories
Home FurnitureLiving Room Furniture IndustrySeating Furniture IndustrySmart Home Devices CompanySmart Home Devices IndustryStorage & Display Furniture IndustryTV & Media Furniture IndustryTables Furniture IndustrySmart Home Devices ManufacturersOutdoor & Garden Furniture CompanyHome Decor Brands

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Key references: NYSE: W