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Wayfair’s stock sinks, as investors worry expansion plans will hurt profits

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Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Original Report

Wayfair’s stock suffered its worst postearnings reaction in nearly four years, after the company unexpectedly swung to a net loss for the latest quarter and warned that profit margins may narrow.

Glass House Analysis

Corporate decisions reverberate through local communities—a merger might mean headquarters relocating, a restructuring could eliminate jobs, and strategic shifts affect suppliers and service providers in countless towns. Behind quarterly earnings numbers are real employment decisions, investment choices, and community impacts that shape the economic landscape of regions across the country.

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