About Wayfair Inc. (W)
Wayfair Inc. is a Internet Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
W trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $115.91
- Market Cap
- $15.88B
- 52-Week High
- $120.90
- 52-Week Low
- $55.60
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Internet Retail
$1,000 Invested in Wayfair Inc. (W)
How much would $1,000 invested in W be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in W 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Wayfair Inc. (W) in 2025 would be worth $1,132 as of November 2026, representing a +13.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in W 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Wayfair Inc. (W) in 2023 would be worth $2,950 as of November 2026, representing a +195.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in W 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Wayfair Inc. (W) in 2021 would be worth $493 as of November 2026, representing a -50.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in W 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Wayfair Inc. (W) in 2016 would be worth $3,195 as of November 2026, representing a +219.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in W at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Wayfair Inc. (W) at IPO would be worth $3,073 as of November 2026, representing a +207.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 12+ years (144 months), Wayfair Inc. (W) has averaged a monthly return of +3.20% with a median return of -0.01%. The stock had 71 positive months (49%) and 72 negative months (50%). The best month in W's history was April 2020 with a +132.1% return, while the worst was September 2022 at -38.3%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +15.0%), and October the weakest (-5.7%).
W's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 10 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +162.1%, and the worst was 2022 at -142.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 12 years of trading history, Wayfair Inc. (W) has delivered an average annual return of +42.32% with a median return of +13.83%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.84%. The stock posted gains in 8 years (67%) and losses in 4 years (33%).
W's best year was 2020 with a +149.87% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -82.69%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. W achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 7 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +15.44% | $100.41 | $115.91 |
| 2025 | +126.56% | $44.32 | $100.41 |
| 2024 | -28.17% | $61.70 | $44.32 |
| 2023 | +87.60% | $32.89 | $61.70 |
| 2022 | -82.69% | $189.97 | $32.89 |
| 2021 | -15.87% | $225.81 | $189.97 |
| 2020 | +149.87% | $90.37 | $225.81 |
| 2019 | +0.32% | $90.08 | $90.37 |
| 2018 | +12.22% | $80.27 | $90.08 |
| 2017 | +129.02% | $35.05 | $80.27 |
| 2016 | -26.40% | $47.62 | $35.05 |
| 2015 | +139.90% | $19.85 | $47.62 |
Frequently Asked Questions: W
What sector is W in? ▼
W operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Internet Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has W performed historically? ▼
Over 12 years of trading history, W has posted gains in 8 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2020 with a +149.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in W? ▼
You can invest in W through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold W.
Last updated: 11/1/2026