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Best Buy and Wayfair stock offer a healthy balance of risk and reward, JPMorgan said.
A year after opening its first large-format physical retail location, Wayfair said it plans to open its third such store in early 2027.
BOSTON , May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W), the destination for all things home, today announced plans for its next large-format retail store in Yonkers, New York, set to open in early 2027. The news comes as the company celebrates the one-year anniversary of its inaugural large-format store in Wilmette, Illinois—a milestone that underscores Wayfair's growing success in physical retail and its evolving omnichannel strategy.
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Wayfair (W -2.26%) sources a significant percentage of its products from China, which faces a massive tariff increase.
I maintain a Hold rating on Wayfair due to solid execution and improving fundamentals, but near-term macro volatility and limited visibility hinder upside potential. Wayfair's Q1 2025 results showed flat revenue, improved gross profit margins, and better-than-expected adj. EBITDA, but free cash flow remains negative. Positives include increased supplier ad spending, sourcing flexibility, and improved capital structure, positioning Wayfair for long-term growth despite current challenges.
Wayfair's logistics expertise and cost focus have led to margin gains despite flat revenue, but declining active buyers and tariff risks remain concerns. The company has shut down unprofitable segments like Germany, impacting international revenue, but U.S. revenue grew 1.6% y/y. The stock's valuation at 11.1x EV/FY25 adjusted EBITDA is cheap but balanced by operating risks and lack of immediate growth catalysts.
W's first-quarter 2025 results benefit from a healthy performance in the U.S. segment.
The headline numbers for Wayfair (W) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.