Wayfair Tumbles 1.6% on $320M Volume Ranks 381st as Analysts Split Over Valuation

Wayfair (W) fell 1.60% on July 30, 2025, with a trading volume of $320 million, ranking 381st among stocks that day. The decline followed a price target upgrade from JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers, who raised the target to $75 from $48 while maintaining an "Overweight" rating. Horvers cited the company’s resilience in a challenging economic climate and its ability to attract budget-conscious consumers through its marketplace model ahead of its Q2 earnings report on August 4.

Analysts remain divided on Wayfair’s valuation. The average one-year price target from 30 analysts stands at $51.31, implying a 23% downside from the current price. Despite the recent upgrade, the firm’s financials remain under scrutiny, with a net margin of -3.01%, a current ratio of 0.83, and a debt-to-equity ratio of -1.39. Insider selling activity has also raised caution, with 18 transactions totaling 801,192 shares sold in the past three months.

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