Wayfair

Wayfair

Home furniture and appliances. Learn more

Launch date
Employees
Market cap
CAD7.5b
Enterprise valuation
CAD11.1b (Public information from Sep 2024)
Company register number 06776852
Boston Massachusetts (HQ)

Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
USD2020202120222023202420252026
Revenues14.1b13.7b12.2b12.0b11.8b12.3b13.2b
% growth55 %(3 %)(11 %)(2 %)(1 %)4 %7 %
EBITDA637m236m(947m)(317m)510m638m788m
% EBITDA margin5 %2 %(8 %)(3 %)4 %5 %6 %
Profit185m(131m)(1.3b)(738m)(438m)(256m)(154m)
% profit margin1 %(1 %)(11 %)(6 %)(4 %)(2 %)(1 %)
EV / revenue1.6x1.5x0.4x0.8x0.6x0.5x0.5x
EV / EBITDA35.3x86.9x-5.7x-28.4x13.4x10.3x8.0x
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DateInvestorsAmountRound

$165m

Series A

$36.0m

Early VC

$150m

Valuation: $1.9b

Series B
N/A

$305m

Valuation: $2.4b

IPO
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N/A

$600m

Post IPO Convertible
Total FundingCAD479m

Recent News about Wayfair

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Wayfair, accessible via wayfair.com, is a leading e-commerce company specializing in home goods. The company offers an extensive range of products, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and various appliances. Wayfair serves a broad customer base, from individual homeowners to interior designers, catering to diverse styles and budgets. The company operates primarily in the online retail market, which has seen significant growth due to increasing consumer preference for online shopping.

Wayfair's business model is based on a marketplace platform that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands. This model allows Wayfair to offer a vast selection of products without the need for extensive inventory management. The company makes money through the sale of these products, earning a margin on each transaction. Additionally, Wayfair generates revenue through advertising fees from suppliers who wish to promote their products on the platform.

The company’s product offerings are comprehensive, covering everything from kitchen appliances to indoor playsets. For instance, Wayfair provides a wide array of kitchen appliances, including refrigerators with smart home compatibility and cooking appliances with innovative features like WiFi and Bluetooth functionality. This extensive product range ensures that Wayfair can meet the needs of various customer segments, whether they are looking for high-end kitchen renovations or budget-friendly home essentials.

Wayfair's competitive advantage lies in its ability to offer a "Zillion Things Home," making it a one-stop shop for all home-related needs. The company also enhances the shopping experience by offering appliance packages and curated collections, simplifying the decision-making process for customers undertaking home improvement projects.

In summary, Wayfair is a dominant player in the online home goods market, leveraging a marketplace model to offer a vast selection of products. The company serves a wide range of customers and generates revenue through product sales and advertising fees.

Keywords: e-commerce, home goods, furniture, appliances, online retail, marketplace, smart home, kitchen renovation, budget-friendly, curated collections.

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Investments by Wayfair

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buyster
ACQUISITION by Wayfair Sep 2011
DwellStudio
ACQUISITION by Wayfair Aug 2013
TrumpIt
ACQUISITION by Wayfair Aug 2016