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Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah sells $1.59 million in company stock

Published 12/09/2024, 06:40 PM
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Following the transactions, Shah directly owns 632,637 shares of the company. Additionally, he holds 22,857 shares indirectly through SK Ventures LLC, where he is a member and may be deemed a beneficial owner. The sales were conducted under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Shah on August 15, 2024. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently overbought, with analysts projecting a return to profitability this year. Get access to 6 more exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro's detailed research reports. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently overbought, with analysts projecting a return to profitability this year. Get access to 6 more exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro's detailed research reports.

Following the transactions, Shah directly owns 632,637 shares of the company. Additionally, he holds 22,857 shares indirectly through SK Ventures LLC, where he is a member and may be deemed a beneficial owner. The sales were conducted under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Shah on August 15, 2024.

In other recent news, following Black Friday sales, mattress and furniture retailers reported a mid-single-digit year-over-year growth. Wayfair Inc (NYSE:W)., Tempur Sealy (NYSE:TPX) International, and Arhaus, Inc. were identified by an investment firm as poised for Q4 upside. The firm anticipates these companies to take more market share, despite previously guided weak trends.

Wayfair's third-quarter earnings report showed a 2% year-over-year decrease in net revenue and a 6.1% drop in orders, balanced by a 4.4% increase in average order value. The company ended the quarter with $1.3 billion in cash and equivalents, and an adjusted EBITDA of $119 million.

Analyst firms such as Mizuho (NYSE:MFG), Citi, and Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) have adjusted Wayfair's price target, citing mixed Q4 guidance and potential drops in adjusted EBITDA. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained its Sector Weight rating on Wayfair, acknowledging the company's ability to improve EBITDA and capture market share even amid industry headwinds.

In other company news, Wayfair has launched a new loyalty program, Wayfair Rewards, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance customer loyalty and drive profitability. Additionally, Tempur Sealy International plans to relaunch its Sealy brand in 2025, attracting keen observation from retailers on how the competition for retail floor space will unfold between Tempur Sealy and Serta Simmons Bedding in the coming year.

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