Wayfair (W) has a profit margin of -2.41%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%.
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Wayfair (W) currently reports a profit margin of -2.41% as of March 2026. That compares with -3.01% in the prior-year period — up 20.0% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore Wayfair's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Wayfair's profit margin increased from -3.01% to -2.41% — a 20.0% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Wayfair's profit margin of -2.41% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. That is roughly 125.9% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Wayfair's current -2.41% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.32%) and against W's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of -2.41%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.32%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Wayfair, and consider following W for alerts when major investors trade the stock.