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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Wayfair Q2 FY26 earnings call W

    Aug 4, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Wayfair Q2 FY26 — Strong Revenue Growth and Expanding Profitability Driven by Strategic Initiatives

    Wayfair delivered strong Q2 FY26 results, marked by accelerating top-line growth and significant profitability expansion, driven by its core recipe, new programs, and technology investments. The company is strategically expanding its physical retail footprint and leveraging AI to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, aiming for sustained long-term growth and increased shareholder value.

    Highlights

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    • Net revenue grew by 7.5% year-over-year in Q2 FY26.

    • Orders were up 6% year-over-year and over 12% sequentially compared to Q1 FY26.

    • U.S. segment revenue accelerated to nearly 9% year-over-year growth.

    • Specialty retail brands grew by nearly 20% and Perigold grew by more than 35% in Q2 FY26.

    • Adjusted EBITDA reached $242 million, representing a 6.9% margin on net revenue, the best since 2021.

    • Free cash flow was $301 million, up more than 30% year-over-year, marking the best quarter since Q2 2020.

    Concerns

    3

    • Broader macro uncertainty and depressed housing turnover persist, with category growth skewed towards higher income segments.

    • International segment revenue was down 1.3% year-over-year due to continued pressure on consumer sentiment in Canada and the U.K.

    • Gross margin is expected to be at the lower end of the 29.5% to 30.5% guidance range for Q3 FY26 due to investments in customer experience, including the loyalty program.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Q3 FY26 Net Revenue Growth
    high single-digit growth
    high materiality
    High
    Q3 FY26 Gross Margin
    lower end of 29.5% to 30.5% of net revenue
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Q3 FY26 Customer Service and Merchant Fees
    just below 4%
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Q3 FY26 Advertising Expense
    low end of 10.5% to 11.5% range
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Q3 FY26 Contribution Margin
    in line with or slightly better than what we just delivered in Q2
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Q3 FY26 Selling, Operations, Technology, G&A (SOTG&A) Expenses
    $360 million to $370 million range
    medium materiality
    High
    Q3 FY26 Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    6% to 7% of net revenue range
    high materiality
    High
    Q3 FY26 Equity-Based Compensation and Related Taxes
    roughly $65 million to $75 million
    low materiality
    High
    Q3 FY26 Depreciation and Amortization
    approximately $64 million to $70 million
    low materiality
    High
    Q3 FY26 Net Interest Expense
    approximately $42 million
    low materiality
    High
    Q3 FY26 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
    approximately $137 million
    low materiality
    High
    Q3 FY26 Capital Expenditures
    $60 million to $70 million range
    low materiality
    High
    Long-term Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    well north of 10%
    high materiality
    High
    Long-term Annual Revenue Growth
    over 20% a year
    high materiality
    High
    Capital Expenditures as % of Revenue
    low single-digit CapEx as a percentage of revenue
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Share Repurchase Strategy
    opportunity to shift to repurchasing our own shares outright
    high materiality
    High
    Share Repurchase Goal
    more directly offset our stock-based compensation
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    U.S.
    accelerated to nearly 9% year-over-year revenue growth, continuing the high single-digit share spread we've held since last fall. In fact, revenue growth in the U.S. was the best we've seen in the entire post-COVID period.
    		—8.7%——
    International
    saw continued pressure on consumer sentiment and discretionary spending in Canada or the U.K.
    		—-1.3%——
    Specialty Retail Brands
    noteworthy outperformance from both our specialty retail brands
    		—nearly 20%——
    Perigold
    meaningfully outpacing the broader luxury home market, which by our estimates and competitor reporting is growing in the low single digits. Margins have also expanded even as we funded 2 store openings and stepped up our brand investment in Perigold.
    Active customers: approaching 400,000Active customers growth YoY: nearly 20%Customer spend vs. Wayfair.com: almost 3xNew to Wayfair family: roughly 40% of customers each year
    		a bit over $400 million a yearmore than 35%—profitably

    Operational metrics

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    Net revenue growth
    7.5%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Company-wide net revenue growth.

    Orders growth
    6%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Company-wide orders growth.

    Orders growth
    over 12%Compared to Q1
    Q2 FY26

    Sequential orders growth, best since Q2 2020.

    Average Order Value (AOV) growth
    1.2%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Continuing a consistent trend of low to mid-single digits growth.

    Active customers growth
    more than 3%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Active customers continued its upward trend.

    U.S. category growth
    flat to slightly positiveyear-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    First quarter of flat to slightly positive year-over-year category growth since 2021, skewed towards higher income segments.

    Gross margin
    30.0%
    Q2 FY26

    As a percentage of net revenue.

    Customer service and merchant fees
    3.6%
    Q2 FY26

    As a percentage of net revenue.

    Advertising expense
    11.1%
    Q2 FY26

    As a percentage of net revenue.

    Contribution margin
    15.3%
    Q2 FY26

    Combined customer service, merchant fees, and advertising.

    Selling, operations, technology, G&A (SOTG&A) expenses
    $361 million
    Q2 FY26

    Fixed cost base held steady.

    SOTG&A leverage
    100versus Q2 last year
    Q2 FY26

    Leverage driven by return to consistent and expanding top line growth.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $242 million
    Q2 FY26

    Generated in the second quarter.

    Adjusted EBITDA margin
    6.9%
    Q2 FY26

    Best margin figure delivered since 2021.

    Cash and equivalents
    $1.1 billion
    End of Q2 FY26

    Balance on the balance sheet.

    Liquidity
    $1.6 billion
    End of Q2 FY26

    Includes availability from undrawn revolver.

    Capital expenditures
    $59 million
    Q2 FY26

    Offsetting cash from operations.

    Convertible bonds remaining
    $39 million
    Q2 FY26

    Remaining 2026 convertible bonds.

    Convertible bonds remaining
    $229 million
    Q2 FY26

    Remaining 2027 convertible bonds.

    Stock-based compensation reduction
    approximately 40%from what it was 2 years ago
    TTM Q2 FY26

    Trailing 12-month stock-based compensation.

    Depreciation and amortization as % of revenue
    1% to 2%
    Past year

    Reflection of falling CapEx in prior years, expected to stay in this range.

    AI production cost reduction (Perigold imagery)
    well over a 99%
    Q2 FY26

    Reduction in cost for seasonal outdoor imagery production using AI.

    Industry KPIs

    5
    MetricValueDetails
    Sg a OPEX ratio100bps
    Store count growth3stores
    Gross margin drivers30.0%%
    Active customers nspacmore than 3%%
    Share buyback capital return—

    Product announcements

    1
    ProductTypeDetails
    Perigold loyalty programlaunch

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    BondholdersIssuance of high-yield note and redemption of convertible bonds$400 million

    Issued a $400 million high-yield note and used the proceeds to redeem the remainder of the 2028 convertible bonds. This action is part of a 3-year journey to move away from convertible debt.

    Risks & headwinds

    2
    Broader macro uncertainty and depressed housing turnoverOngoing

    Category growth flat to slightly positive year-over-year in U.S. since 2021, skewed towards higher income segments.

    Mitigation: Focus on share capture through internal initiatives; outperformance in specialty and luxury segments.

    International segment pressureQ2 FY26

    International segment revenue down 1.3% year-over-year.

    Mitigation: Continued rollout of successful U.S. initiatives (e.g., loyalty program) in international markets, acknowledging a time delay in resource allocation and deployment.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    Revenue growth acceleration

    over time
    Currenthigh single-digit growth
    Targetclimb 10, will climb to 15, will climb to 20

    Why it matters

    Management's long-term vision for 20%+ annual growth is predicated on this acceleration, driven by internal actions.

    We expect, as we told you that, that will climb 10, will climb to 15, will climb to 20, but that's going to play out over time⏳.

    Q&A highlights

    7

    Are tariff refunds impacting pricing in the marketplace, and how might Wayfair participate or benefit?

    Management stated they have not seen tariff refunds affect marketplace pricing. Suppliers are using the capital for new product development and deeper inventory rather than lowering prices. Wayfair's pricing competitiveness remains strong, and no significant competitive shifts have been observed.

    “So we have not seen tariff refunds affect prices in the marketplace. And so obviously, it's sort of a onetime sort of working capital benefit companies will get. I think folks are doing different things with that.”

    asked by Christopher Horvers · answered by Niraj Shah

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Perigold's Accelerating Growth and Strategic Importance

    Perigold, Wayfair's luxury brand, is now a business doing over $400 million a year in sales, growing by more than 35% in Q2 FY26 and double-digits every year since its 2017 launch. It boasts an active customer base approaching 400,000, up nearly 20% year-over-year, with these customers spending almost three times more than a typical Wayfair.com shopper. Perigold leverages Wayfair's existing infrastructure (logistics, technology, marketing) for efficiency, allowing its team to focus on luxury-specific aspects like curation and service, and has expanded its B2B volume through a relaunched trade program.

    02

    AI-Driven Innovation in Perigold

    Wayfair is applying AI to significantly enhance Perigold's operations and customer experience. A proprietary AI pipeline was used to generate seasonal outdoor imagery, reducing traditional production costs from approximately $2 million to less than $10,000, a 99%+ reduction. This AI also improves product content, merchandising accuracy, and assists design consultants, demonstrating how platform-level AI capabilities create outsized value in a high-value segment like luxury home furnishings.

    03

    Expansion of Physical Retail Footprint

    Wayfair is accelerating its physical retail strategy, with new stores opened in Atlanta and Columbus in 2026, and Denver planned for fall. For 2027, five new locations are planned in Westchester, Fort Lauderdale, Cincinnati, Princeton, and Pittsburgh. These stores serve as a significant customer acquisition channel, with over 50% of customers being new to Wayfair, and contribute to brand experience and market share growth. The capital investment for these stores, excluding inventory which is supplier-owned, remains within a low single-digit CapEx as a percentage of revenue.

    04

    Financial Discipline and Capital Structure Evolution

    The company has nearly completed its 3-year journey to move away from convertible debt, issuing a $400 million high-yield note to redeem the remaining 2028 convertible bonds. Only $39 million of 2026 bonds and $229 million of 2027 bonds remain. This improved leverage profile led to a 2-notch credit rating upgrade from Fitch. Management expects this shift to structurally boost GAAP net income by reducing debt extinguishment losses and aims to offset stock-based compensation through share repurchases.

    05

    Drivers of Accelerated Growth and Profitability

    Wayfair attributes its accelerating revenue growth and expanding profitability to a combination of factors: its core 'recipe' of price, selection, speed, and availability; the compounding effects of new programs like Wayfair Verified, Wayfair Rewards, and Wayfair Delivery Plus; and renewed product-led growth enabled by technology platform investments. These initiatives are expected to drive sustained share capture and long-term revenue growth exceeding 20% annually, while optimizing profit dollars.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.