- Bernstein upgraded Wayfair (NYSE: W) to 'Outperform' with a $125.00 price target, signaling strong confidence in the e-commerce giant.
- Wayfair reported robust Q2 2026 financial results, with net revenues of $3.52 billion and earnings per share of $0.95, both exceeding analyst expectations.
- Despite high short interest, historical data indicates a strong probability of a Wayfair stock rally following similar high put/call ratios, suggesting potential for significant upside.
Wayfair (NYSE: W) is a leading e-commerce company that sells furniture and home goods online. It operates a robust digital platform connecting millions of customers with a vast selection of products from various suppliers. Bernstein analyst Nikhil Devnani recently upgraded Wayfair to an 'Outperform' rating, setting a new price target of $125.00 for the stock.
This optimistic forecast follows Wayfair's strong second-quarter 2026 financial results. The company reported net revenues of $3.52 billion, a 7.50% increase from the previous year, which surpassed analyst estimates. Earnings per share came in at $0.95, also beating expectations, as highlighted by both Zacks and Benzinga.
The positive earnings report caused a significant 30.00% post-earnings jump in the stock's price. This performance is driven by strong U.S. demand, where revenue grew by nearly 9.00%. The company also expanded its customer base, with active customers rising by 3.30% to 21.70 million over the last twelve months.
Despite this growth, some market participants remain pessimistic. Wayfair is a heavily shorted stock, meaning many investors are betting its price will fall. This is reflected in its 50-day put/call volume ratio of 1.71. A ratio above 1.00 suggests more traders are buying bearish put options than bullish call options.
However, this high level of pessimism could signal a future rally. According to Schaeffer's Research, historical data shows that after similar high put/call ratios, Wayfair's stock has been higher one month later. The average return in these instances has been 11.10%, supporting the potential upside identified by Bernstein.
