Wayfair Inc. (W) executive details RSU vesting, share withholding and sale
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wayfair Inc.'s President, Commercial & Operations reported multiple equity transactions in early 2026. On January 1, 2026, restricted stock units (RSUs) converted into 326, 181, and 18,702 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $0. To cover taxes on the RSU vesting, 8,961 shares were withheld by the company at a price of $106.56.
On January 5, 2026, the executive sold 4,997 shares of Class A Common Stock at $105.84 in a transaction marked as a sale. This sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025. Following these transactions, the reporting person directly beneficially owned 106,107 shares of Wayfair Class A Common Stock, along with remaining unvested RSUs scheduled to vest through October 1, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,997 | $105.84 | $529K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") | 326 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") | 181 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") | 18,702 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 326 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 181 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 18,702 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 8,961 | $106.56 | $955K |
Footnotes (1)
- These shares represent the number of shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of the RSUs reported in this Form 4. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on August 12, 2025. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock when vested. These RSUs, which were granted in multiple awards on November 11, 2021, vest upon the satisfaction of a service condition and have no expiration date. With respect to the number of shares that have not vested, subject to continued service on each applicable vesting date, 327 shares will vest on April 1, 2026, 326 shares will vest on July 1, 2026, and 327 shares will vest on October 1, 2026. These RSUs, which were granted in multiple awards on April 18, 2022, vest upon the satisfaction of a service condition and have no expiration date. With respect to the number of shares that have not vested, subject to continued service on each applicable vesting date, 181 shares will vest on April 1, 2026, and an aggregate amount of 729 shares will vest in substantially equal quarterly amounts commencing July 1, 2026. These RSUs, which were granted on December 21, 2025, vest upon the satisfaction of a service condition and have no expiration date. The service condition was fully satisfied on January 1, 2026.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Wayfair (W) report for its executive?
Wayfair reported that its President, Commercial & Operations converted several tranches of restricted stock units into Class A Common Stock on January 1, 2026, had shares withheld to cover taxes, and then sold additional shares on January 5, 2026.
What happened to the RSUs held by the Wayfair executive on January 1, 2026?
On January 1, 2026, RSUs representing 326, 181, and 18,702 shares of Class A Common Stock vested and were converted into shares at an exercise price of $0.
How were taxes handled on the Wayfair RSU vesting for this executive?
To satisfy tax withholding obligations upon RSU vesting, 8,961 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld by Wayfair at a price of $106.56 per share.
What RSU vesting schedule remains for the Wayfair executive after these transactions?
Unvested RSUs from awards granted on November 11, 2021 and April 18, 2022 are scheduled to vest, subject to continued service, on April 1, 2026, July 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026, with an additional 729 shares vesting in substantially equal quarterly amounts commencing July 1, 2026.