NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Wayfair Inc. ("Wayfair" or the "Company") (NYSE: W). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.
The investigation concerns whether Wayfair and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On November 1, 2018, Wayfair issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2018. The Company reported a net loss of $151.7 million under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), or a net loss of $1.69 per share, compared with a GAAP loss of $76.4 million, or $0.88 per share, for the third quarter of 2017. The loss was attributed to an increase of 43% in advertising expenses, to over $202.5 million for the quarter.
On this news, the price of Wayfair common stock declined more than $14 per share, or approximately 13%, to close at $96.16 per share on November 1, 2018.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 9980
