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Revenue Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2025, net revenue increased by $233 million, or 8.1%, compared to the same period in 2024, driven by higher order volume and average order value [113]. - U.S. net revenue increased by 8.6% to $2,728 million, while international net revenue increased by 4.6% to $389 million [115]. - For the three months ended September 30, 2025, net revenue increased by $390 million, or 4.5%, compared to the same period in 2024, driven by higher average order value [139]. - U.S. net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $8,031 million, a 5.2% increase from $7,633 million in 2024, while International net revenue decreased by 0.7% [141]. - The last twelve months (LTM) net revenue per active customer was $578, up from $545 in the previous year [111]. Customer Metrics - As of September 30, 2025, the company had 21 million active customers, with 80.1% of orders coming from repeat buyers [102]. Cost and Expenses - The cost of goods sold for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $2,183 million, representing an increase of 8.6% compared to the same period in 2024 [118]. - As a percentage of net revenue, cost of goods sold increased to 70.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 69.7% in the same period in 2024 [117]. - Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $51 million, or 5.4%, to $896 million compared to $947 million in 2024 [120]. - Advertising expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $24 million, or 6.8%, to $330 million compared to $354 million in 2024 [124]. - Selling, operations, technology, general and administrative expenses decreased by $28 million, or 7.2%, to $445 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 [126]. Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $208 million, compared to $119 million in the same period in 2024 [110]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $519 million, compared to $357 million for the same period in 2024 [191]. - Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $1.73, compared to $0.38 for the same period in 2024 [205]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Free Cash Flow for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $93 million, compared to a negative $9 million in the same period in 2024 [110]. - Free Cash Flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $184 million, compared to a negative $19 million for the same period in 2024 [197]. - As of September 30, 2025, total liquidity was $1.2 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of $1.171 billion and short-term investments of $54 million [168]. - Cash flows provided by operating activities increased by $177 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to a decrease in net loss adjusted for non-cash items [180]. Debt and Financing - The company had $3.0 billion principal amount of indebtedness outstanding as of September 30, 2025 [170]. - Interest expense, net increased by $26 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to the issuance of new secured notes [131]. - Loss on debt extinguishment for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $99 million, representing a 100.0% increase compared to no loss in 2024 [136]. - Cash flows used in financing activities increased by $306 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to debt extinguishment payments of $940 million [183]. - During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the company issued $700 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Secured Notes and repurchased $696 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes [185]. Restructuring and Charges - Restructuring charges increased by $3 million, or 100.0%, to $3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to no charges in 2024 [129]. - The company recorded net charges of $23 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, related to restructuring and macroeconomic conditions [192]. - The company incurred $68 million in restructuring charges during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily related to workforce reductions [192]. - Restructuring charges decreased by $11 million, or 13.9%, to 0.7% of net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, down from 0.9% in the same period in 2024 [158]. Taxation - Provision for income taxes decreased by $1 million, or 33.3%, to $2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 [138]. - Provision for income taxes, net decreased by $1 million, or 12.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 [166][167]. Market Conditions - The company continues to monitor macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and interest rates, which may impact consumer behavior and business performance [104]. - The exit of the German business has partially impacted international revenue growth, which was 3.5% in constant currency for the three months ended September 30, 2025 [114]. Other Financial Metrics - Total customer service and merchant fees as a percentage of net revenue decreased to 3.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from 3.9% in 2024, due to increased net revenue [123]. - Total selling, operations, technology, general and administrative expenses decreased to 14.7% of net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, down from 17.2% in the same period in 2024 [154]. - Impairment and other related net charges increased by $21 million to 0.3% of net revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 0.0% in the same period in 2024 [155]. - Interest expense, net increased to $83 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $15 million in the same period in 2024, representing a 453.3% increase [160][161]. Accounting Policies - The company does not engage in any off-balance sheet activities or have interests in variable interest entities [184]. - There have been no material changes to critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2024 [207]. - No significant changes in exposures to market risk since December 31, 2024 [209].

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Core Insights - Wayfair shares increased by over 21% following the release of quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by higher sales and improved cost discipline [1] Financial Performance - The quarterly results showcased a significant rise in sales, contributing to the positive market reaction [1] - The company demonstrated enhanced cost management, which played a crucial role in surpassing analyst forecasts [1]

Financial Performance - Wayfair reported quarterly earnings of $0.7 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share, and up from $0.22 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +52.17% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.12 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.62%, compared to $2.88 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Wayfair has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Wayfair shares have increased approximately 95.1% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 16.9% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for assessing future stock performance, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.43 for the coming quarter and $1.89 for the current fiscal year [7] - The Zacks Rank for Wayfair is currently 2 (Buy), indicating expectations for the stock to outperform the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, to which Wayfair belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 43% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]

Core Insights - Wayfair's stock experienced a significant rally, reaching a more than three-year high in early trading on Tuesday, driven by an increase in repeat customers that contributed to better-than-expected quarterly revenue [1] Company Performance - The online retailer surpassed quarterly revenue expectations, indicating strong performance and customer loyalty [1] Market Reaction - The stock price movement reflects positive investor sentiment and confidence in Wayfair's growth trajectory, particularly in the context of repeat customer engagement [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew by 8% year-over-year on a reported basis and 9% year-over-year, excluding the impact of the exit from Germany [26][29] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by more than 70% year-over-year, achieving a margin of 6.7%, the highest level outside of the pandemic period [6][29] - Contribution margin improved to 15.8%, up 150 basis points year-over-year, marking the best result since 2021 [27][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. business revenue increased by 9% year-over-year, while international revenue grew by 5% [26] - Active customers saw sequential growth for the first time since 2023, with orders growing over 5% year-over-year [9][29] - Average Order Value (AOV) rose approximately 2% in Q3, driven by a mix shift towards higher-end brands and B2B [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall category has moved past a multi-year trend of double-digit declines, inching closer to flat growth in 2025 [8][9] - Existing home sales remain at multi-decade lows, but the category is showing signs of stabilization [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving share capture and profitability through strong execution and technology advancements [6][11] - Investments in AI and machine learning are aimed at enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency [12][15] - The strategy includes a dual-prompt approach to integrate the catalog into leading AI platforms while maintaining a strong presence on its own site [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes that the current sluggish housing market does not significantly impact their growth strategy, which is driven by company-specific factors [8][9] - The company anticipates continued top and bottom line growth, with EBITDA growth expected to outpace revenue growth in 2026 [43][45] - There is optimism about the industry backdrop improving, with expectations for a gradual recovery in purchasing behavior [64][65] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $1.2 billion in cash and short-term investments, and $1.7 billion in total liquidity [29] - Free cash flow improved by over $100 million compared to the same quarter last year, reaching $93 million [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company anticipating consumer behavior for the holiday season? - Management does not expect significant changes in consumer behavior due to tariffs and believes holiday shopping will follow traditional patterns [40][41] Question: What are the expectations for 2026 regarding share gains and gross margin? - The company aims for EBITDA growth to outpace revenue growth, driven by improvements in core offerings and new programs [42][43][46] Question: Is the business at an inflection point for growth? - Management remains optimistic about continued growth momentum and believes benefits from technology investments will contribute positively [50][52] Question: How does the company view the impact of Amazon's advertising changes? - The company does not see a significant impact from Amazon's advertising changes, as it already holds a strong market position [66][70] Question: What drove revenue acceleration in the later part of the quarter? - Revenue growth was attributed to structural business initiatives rather than pull forward effects, with strength noted in higher-end brands [75][78]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew by 8% year over year on a reported basis and 9% year over year, excluding the impact of the exit from Germany [26] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by more than 70% year over year, with a margin of 6.7%, marking the highest level achieved outside of the pandemic period [6][29] - Contribution margin improved to 15.8%, up 150 basis points year over year, the best result since 2021 [27][29] - Free cash flow improved by more than $100 million compared to the third quarter of last year, reaching $93 million [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. business revenue increased by 9% year over year, while international revenue grew by 5% [26] - Orders grew by over 5% year over year, with new orders growing in mid-single digits for two consecutive quarters [9] - Active customers saw sequential growth for the first time since 2023, and average order value (AOV) was up roughly 2% [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The category has moved past its multi-year trend of double-digit declines, with data indicating a shift from low single-digit declines towards flat performance [8] - Existing home sales remain at multi-decade lows, but the company is not reliant on a recovery in the housing market for growth [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving share capture and profitability through strong execution and technology advancements [11][25] - Investments in AI and machine learning are aimed at enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency [14][15] - The strategy includes a dual-prompt approach to integrate the catalog into leading AI platforms while maintaining a strong presence on its own site [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes the industry backdrop is stabilizing, with a shift from rapid declines to a more flat performance [62] - The company anticipates continued top and bottom line growth, with EBITDA growth expected to outpace revenue growth in 2026 [43][45] - The focus remains on improving the customer experience and leveraging technology to drive growth [45][65] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, and $1.7 billion in total liquidity [29] - The company is managing its capital structure effectively, reducing net leverage from over four times trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA to 2.8 times [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company anticipating consumer behavior for the holiday season? - Management does not expect significant changes in consumer behavior due to tariffs and believes holiday shopping will follow traditional patterns [40][41] Question: What are the expectations for 2026 regarding share gains and gross margin? - The company is focused on driving further growth, with EBITDA growth expected to outpace revenue growth through improvements in core offerings and new programs [42][43][46] Question: Is the business at an inflection point for continued growth? - Management remains optimistic about the compounding benefits of technology investments and structural initiatives driving growth [50][52] Question: How has the advertising landscape changed with Amazon's recent actions? - The company does not believe Amazon's advertising changes significantly impacted its performance due to its established market share [66][70] Question: What drove revenue acceleration in the later part of the quarter? - Revenue growth was attributed to structural business initiatives rather than pull forward effects, with strength noted in higher-end brands [75][78]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew by 8% year over year on a reported basis and 9% year over year, excluding the impact of the exit from Germany [26][30] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by more than 70% year over year, with a margin of 6.7%, marking the highest level achieved outside of the pandemic period [5][30] - Contribution margin improved to 15.8%, up 150 basis points year over year, the best result since 2021 [27][30] - Free cash flow improved by more than $100 million compared to the third quarter of last year, reaching $93 million [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. business revenue increased by 9% year over year, while international revenue grew by 5% [26] - Active customers saw sequential growth for the first time since 2023, with orders growing over 5% year over year [7][30] - Average Order Value (AOV) was up roughly 2%, driven by a mix shift towards higher-end brands and B2B [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The category has moved past a multi-year trend of double-digit declines, inching closer to flat over the course of 2025 [6] - Existing home sales remain at multi-decade lows, but the housing market is expected to improve over time [6][62] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving profitable growth through market share capture, improving financial strength, and investing in long-term business moats [36][25] - The strategy includes leveraging technology advancements, such as AI and machine learning, to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency [10][12] - The company aims to integrate its catalog into leading AI platforms for seamless transactions, enhancing its competitive position in the market [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current operating environment remains challenging, but the company is not reliant on a recovery in the housing market for growth [6][62] - The company anticipates continued top and bottom line growth, with EBITDA growth expected to outpace revenue growth in 2026 [42][45] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to capture market share and drive profitability through ongoing investments in technology and customer experience [62] Other Important Information - The company has completed a significant technology replatforming effort, which is expected to drive future growth and innovation [10][45] - The company is actively working on enhancing its product catalog and customer service through AI-driven solutions [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company anticipating consumer behavior for the holiday season? - Management indicated that they do not expect significant changes in consumer behavior due to tariffs and believe holiday shopping will follow a similar seasonal cadence as in previous years [39][40] Question: What are the expectations for 2026 regarding share gains and gross margin? - Management expects EBITDA growth to outpace revenue growth in 2026, driven by continued investment in core business initiatives and technology improvements [42][45] Question: Is the company at an inflection point for growth? - Management expressed optimism about ongoing share gains and believes the company is well-positioned for future growth, despite the broader industry context [49][51] Question: How has the advertising landscape changed with Amazon's recent actions? - Management noted that Amazon's advertising changes did not significantly impact the company, as it already holds a strong position in its specialized market [64][66] Question: What drove revenue acceleration in the later part of the quarter? - Management attributed revenue growth to structural business initiatives rather than pull forward effects, with strength noted in higher-end brands [70][72]