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  • Pre Hours Rally In Wayfair Stock: Q3 Results Spark Market Optimism

    Pre Hours Rally In Wayfair Stock: Q3 Results Spark Market Optimism

    Wayfair Inc.’s (NYSE: W) shares increased 5.04% in pre-market trading to $44.99 per share after the company’s third-quarter financial results were released. The market’s favorable reaction to Wayfair’s financial results and operational tenacity is reflected in this increasing trend, which emphasizes the company’s capacity to gain market share and preserve stability in the face of a difficult economic environment.

    Resilience Amidst Challenges

    Wayfair proved to be incredibly resilient in Q3, managing a shifting customer landscape while upholding strict cost control. Despite a minor 2% fall in revenues, which came to $2.9 billion, the firm managed to maintain a mid-single-digit Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second consecutive quarter. Its strong market presence and efficient cost control are demonstrated by this result, which is supported by a gross profit of $873 million (30.3% of net revenue).

    Prioritize Customer Loyalty and Profitability

    Wayfair has laid the groundwork for long-term development in 2024 by focusing on client retention and sustained profitability. The organization wants to create long-lasting partnerships that increase revenue and profit by improving client loyalty and repeat business. the company’s commitment to economic value is evident in its investment in customer experience and operational efficiencies, positioning itself advantageously as the retail category recovers.

    Strong Customer Engagement Metrics

    Key customer engagement indicators also showcased Wayfair’s stable performance. As of September 30, 2024, active customers totaled 21.7 million, with the net revenue per active customer reaching $545—a 1.3% year-over-year increase. Repeat customers made up a solid 79.9% of orders, up from 79.7% the previous year, even though overall orders decreased little to 9.3 million.

    Furthermore, the average order value increased to $310, and 63.0% of all orders were placed on mobile devices, highlighting the expanding significance of mobile commerce. Wayfair’s third-quarter results demonstrate both the company’s room for expansion and the persistent difficulties facing the retail industry.

    Wayfair W) is well-positioned to take advantage of upcoming industry advancements while providing steady value to both its shareholders and consumers by maintaining a balanced focus on profitability and client loyalty.

  • A Restructuring Effort Propels Wayfair (W) Stock Higher Pre-Hour

    A Restructuring Effort Propels Wayfair (W) Stock Higher Pre-Hour

    Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) shares are experiencing a notable surge in the pre-market trading session, marking a 15.03% increase to reach $58.55. The stock exhibited relative stability in the preceding session, closing at $50.90. This upward momentum in Wayfair’s stock value is attributed to a strategic initiative unveiled today.

    Wayfair (W) has disclosed specifics regarding its endeavor to optimize its cost structure, building upon a series of actions initiated in August 2022. Following a comprehensive evaluation of team size and structure throughout the organization, the company has announced a workforce reduction affecting around 1,650 employees.

    This reduction represents approximately 13% of the global workforce and about 19% of the corporate team, as of December 31, 2023. Anticipated to yield annualized cost savings surpassing $280 million, this strategic move aligns with the company’s commitment to fundamental principles of resource allocation, emphasizing efficiency in spans and layers, and prioritizing key objectives.

    The outlined changes signal a reiteration of Wayfair’s commitment to its core values, prompting adjustments in team sizes across the organization. The company also plans to modify seniority in specific roles, with intentions to rebuild over the course of the year. Beyond fortifying Wayfair’s Adjusted EBITDA roadmap, these measures aim to maximize Free Cash Flow, exercising tight control over and ultimately reducing total share count.

    The fiscal impact of these actions encompasses approximately $150 million in annualized cash compensation savings, with $125 million expected to reflect in the Selling, Operations, Technology, General & Administrative (SOTG&A) expense line. The remainder will be allocated to the Customer Service & Merchant Fees expense line. These figures, factoring in the company’s plans to rebuild a portion of the workforce in 2024, represent net savings.

    Furthermore, the company anticipates an annualized relief of approximately $80 million in equity-based compensation, associated with the affected employees. An additional $50 million in annualized savings is projected, attributed to a reduction in capitalized technology labor, accounted for as part of the capital expenditures line item.

    In light of the announced workforce reduction, Wayfair foresees incurring costs ranging between approximately $70 million and $80 million. These costs primarily encompass employee severance and benefit expenses, with the majority expected to be incurred in the first quarter of 2024. It’s important to note that the provided estimates exclude any non-cash charges associated with equity-based compensation.

  • 20 Stocks In Internet Retail Industry To Buy In October 2020

    20 Stocks In Internet Retail Industry To Buy In October 2020

    In today’s world, the best way to capture customers’ attention is to fulfill their needs and provide them frictionless experience. The online retail industry is flourishing continuously because now the shoppers have adopted the convenience of shopping online. Increasing trends of online shopping give the internet retail industry a hope. In the US, online retail sales are projected to grow by 18% in 2020.

    New advanced technologies have also provided the shops a way to learn about the preferences of shoppers. Augmented Reality is the major game-changer in the internet retail industry as it changed the whole concept of shopping. AR has closed the gap of ambiguity and helps retailers to provide necessary information of shoppers to improve their experience.

    Here are the 20 leading companies in the online retail industry which are also following new trends to increase the growth of their business:

    Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA)

    Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA) shares were trading up 4.13% at $12.87 at the time of writing on Wednesday. Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA) share price went from a low point around $2.15 to briefly over $23.90 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $12.87. JMIA market cap has remained high, hitting $1.02B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 5.

    Jumia Technologies AG (JMIA) has earlier launched the ‘Food Festival Campaign’. This new campaign will be scheduled to take place from the 1st to the 31st of October 2020. If we look at the recent analyst rating JMIA, Stifel downgraded coverage on JMIA shares with a Hold rating and a $12.54 price target, which implies room for -0.33% downside momentum this year.

    Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA)

    Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) last closed at $301.04, in a 52-week range of $168.12 to $310.01. Analysts have a consensus price target of $314.57. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has earlier announced that it has decided to buy a stake of up to 9.99% in Swiss duty-free Dufry. Alibaba and Dufry both have decided to collaborate to search for new opportunities in China. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $816.68 billion at the time of writing.

    eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY)

    eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) fall -1.96% after losing more than -$1.13 on Wednesday. eBay Inc. (EBAY) disclosed the expansion of its Authenticity Guarantee service for sneaker sales on the platform. Through this program, all new and pre-owned collectible sneakers sold on eBay for over $100 in the U.S. will be fully vetted and verified by an independent team of industry experts.

    Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)

    Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) last closed at $3363.71, in a 52-week range of $1626.03 to $3552.25. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3726.61. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)  has reportedly made a deal with the National Football League to stream a wild-card playoff game this season. The information related to the team was not disclosed yet but the expectations are higher this time.

    Qurate Retail Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA)

    Qurate Retail Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA) fall -2.05% after losing more than -$0.16 on Wednesday. Qurate Retail Inc. (QRTEA) announced that it will be scheduled to discuss the results for the third quarter of 2020 on Thursday, November 5th. After the closing of the market on Wednesday, November 4th the company will post its 2020 results of quarter three.

    Etsy Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY)

    Etsy Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY) last closed at $149.97, in a 52-week range of $29.95 to $154.73. Analysts have a consensus price target of $153.12. Etsy Inc. (ETSY) has disclosed earlier that it is scheduled to announce the Third quarter 2020 financial results on October 28, 2020. Etsy will also host a conference call to discuss the results. If we look at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 4.30.

    Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK)

    Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) shares headed falling, lower as much as -4.13%. The most recent rating by Wedbush, on September 16, 2020, is at an Outperform. Overstock.com Inc. (OSTK) has announced that it will offer its customers 36 hours of massive markdowns on more than one million top-rated products. With an ongoing commitment to quality and value, Customer Day celebrates Overstock shoppers offering consumers 70% off on thousands of home furnishings and home improvement items.

    Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W)

    Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) last closed at $293.88, in a 52-week range of $21.70 to $349.08. Analysts have a consensus price target of $309.60. Wayfair Inc. (W) has announced the schedule for the financial results of its third quarter. It is scheduled to announce the financial results of the third quarter ended on September 30, 2020.  It will also hold a conference call to review the result on November 9.

    Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR)

    Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR) shares headed falling, lower as much as -0.93%. The most recent rating by MKM Partners, on August 27, 2020, is at a Neutral. Fiverr International Ltd. (FVRR) disclosed the pricing of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

    Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA)

    Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) last closed at $213.22, in a 52-week range of $22.16 to $242.15. Analysts have a consensus price target of $215.19. Carvana Co. (CVNA) will report its third-quarter 2020 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2020, following the close of the market on Thursday, October 29, 2020. On that day, management will hold a conference call and webcast at 5:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. PT).

    Baozun Inc. (NASDAQ: BZUN)

    Baozun Inc. (NASDAQ: BZUN) stock drop by -2.51% to $34.94. The most recent rating by Credit Suisse, on June 03, 2020, is at an Outperform. Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP, an international shareholder, and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether Baozun Inc. or certain of its officers and directors violated federal securities laws

    JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ: JD)

    JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ: JD) stock drop by -1.83% to $81.10. The most recent rating by Barclays, on August 24, 2020, is at an Overweight. JD.com Inc. (JD) share price went from a low point around $29.74 to briefly over $86.58 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $81.10. JD market cap has remained high, hitting $125.19 billion at the time of writing.

    Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS)

    Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS) shares headed falling, lower as much as -3.32%. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on September 28, 2020, is at an Underweight. Vipshop Holdings Limited (VIPS) shares have changed between the 52-weeks low and high range of $9.03 and $24.46, respectively. It has moved up 90.03% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -29.84% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $11.34 billion.

    Pinduoduo Inc. (NASDAQ: PDD)

    Pinduoduo Inc. (NASDAQ: PDD) stock drop by -2.35% to $82.66. The most recent rating by Barclays, on August 24, 2020, is at an Equal-weight. Pinduoduo Inc. (PDD) share price went from a low point around $30.20 to briefly over $98.96 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $82.66. PDD market cap has remained high, hitting $91.37 Billion at the time of writing.

    Farfetch Limited (NYSE: FTCH)

    Farfetch Limited (NYSE: FTCH) shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.86%. The most recent rating by Bernstein, on September 08, 2020, is at an Mkt perform. Farfetch Limited (FTCH) shares have fluctuated between the 52-weeks low and high range of $5.99 and $31.88, respectively. It has moved up 350.25% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -15.40% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $9.19 billion.

    Chewy Inc. (NYSE: CHWY)

    Chewy Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) stock drop by -4.10% to $64.12. The most recent rating by RBC Capital Mkts, on September 11, 2020, is at an Outperform. Chewy Inc. (CHWY) share price went from a low point around $20.62 to briefly over $74.84 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $62.71. CHWY market cap has remained high, hitting $25.15 Billion at the time of writing.

    Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ: DADA)

    Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ: DADA) fall -3.82% after losing more than -$1.3 on Wednesday. Dada Nexus Limited (DADA) shares have fluctuated between the 52-weeks low and high range of $14.60 and $36.14, respectively. It has moved up 127.54% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -8.07% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $6.72 billion.

    CarParts.com Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS)

    CarParts.com Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) stock drop by -4.88% to $12.67. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on September 09, 2020, is at a Buy. CarParts.com Inc. (PRTS) share price went from a low point around $1.04 to briefly over $16.44 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $12.57. PRTS market cap has remained high, hitting $598.91 Million at the time of writing.

    Revolve Group Inc. (NYSE: RVLV)

    Revolve Group Inc. (NYSE: RVLV) rose 0.16% after gaining more than $0.03 on Wednesday. Revolve Group Inc. (RVLV) shares have fluctuated between the 52-weeks low and high range of $7.17 and $24.41, respectively. It has moved up 152.58% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -25.81% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1.31 billion.

    MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI)

    MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.40%. The most recent rating by Jefferies, on September 28, 2020, is at a Buy. MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) total market capitalization has remained high, hitting $59.54 billion.

  • Why Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) Stock is Plunging?

    Why Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) Stock is Plunging?

    Wayfair Inc shares fell 5.35% after the BofA Securities has downgraded Wayfair Inc (NYSE: W) from buy to neutral. BofA analyst Justin Post has kept his price target at $330. The online home furnishings seller has seen a positive result this year.

    Credit card data revealed that the spending on home furnishing surged in August, as the sales at brick-and-mortar keep moving up. Wayfair Inc saw a growth in its business in a pandemic as many people had reorganized their homes to adjust with families amid lockdown. But now it seems the curve is slowly declining.

    Analysts Justin Post said that he is impressed by both delivery completion and margin expansion during a pandemic. Spending on online home furnishings decreased to 49% in August as contrasted to the 68% growth in July, estimating 58% growth in the third quarter. Justin said that he thinks the rise in stock has been driven by the hopes for plus.

    Share of Wayfair (NYSE: W) plunged 5.35% as it lost -14.76 on Friday. It had reported a trading volume of 4.84 million as compared to the average volume of 2.32 million. In the past 52-weeks of trading, this company’s stock fluctuated between the low of $21.70 and a high of $349.08.

    It had moved up 1102.49% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -25.25% from its 52-weeks low. Wayfair market capitalization remained high, hitting $26.30 billion at the time of writing.

    Justin said that the Sensor Tower’s app download data unveiled an increase in Wayfair’s mobile app downloads, with a y/y drop in August. It revealed that business trends are now moving towards its original state. Another round of stimulus and Way Day in late September could stimulate some short term increase, but the competition is growing in 2021.