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Renaissance (W) reports 4.54% passive stake—4.97M Class A shares

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wayfair Inc. passive holders Renaissance Technologies LLC and Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation report beneficial ownership of 4,972,425 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing 4.54% of the class. The filing is an amendment to a Schedule 13G and lists sole voting and dispositive power over the same 4,972,425 shares.

The report names Renaissance Technologies entities as Delaware-organized holders and cites certain Renaissance-managed funds as having rights to dividends or sale proceeds. Signatures are dated 05/14/2026.

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Renaissance discloses a passive 4.54% stake in Wayfair Class A.

This amendment to a Schedule 13G shows 4,972,425 shares with sole voting and dispositive power reported by Renaissance Technologies LLC and Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation. Schedule 13G status indicates passive investment reporting rather than active acquisition intent.

Key dependencies include any future amendments if holdings cross 5% or change materially; subsequent filings will disclose changes in percent or voting/dispositive power.

Beneficial ownership 4,972,425 shares Class A Common Stock
Percent of class 4.54% Class A Common Stock
CUSIP 94419L101 Wayfair Class A Common Stock
Filing type Schedule 13G/A Amendment reporting passive ownership
Signature date 05/14/2026 Amendment signature date
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"amendment to a Schedule 13G and lists sole voting"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficial ownership financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 4972425 (b) Percent of class: 4.54 %"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 4,972,425.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
CUSIP financial
"Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value 94419L101"
A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.
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94419L101

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



Renaissance Technologies LLC
Signature:Brian Felczak
Name/Title:Chief Financial Officer
Date:05/14/2026
Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation
Signature:Brian Felczak
Name/Title:Vice President
Date:05/14/2026
Exhibit Information

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned agrees to the filing on behalf of each of a Statement on Schedule 13G, and all amendments thereto, with respect to the Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value of Wayfair Inc.

FAQ

What stake does Renaissance Technologies report in Wayfair (W)?

Renaissance reports beneficial ownership of 4,972,425 shares, equal to 4.54% of Wayfair's Class A Common Stock as stated in the amendment.

Who holds voting and dispositive power over the reported Wayfair shares?

The filing states Renaissance Technologies LLC and Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation each have sole voting and sole dispositive power over the 4,972,425 shares reported.

Is this Schedule 13G filing passive or active?

This is an amended Schedule 13G, indicating the position is reported as passive under Section 13(d), not an active 13D acquisition with control intent.

Does the filing identify other persons with rights to proceeds or dividends?

Yes; the filing states that certain funds managed by Renaissance have rights to dividends and sale proceeds from the securities, per the Ownership disclosures.

What dates appear in the filing for ownership and signatures?

The cover shows 03/31/2026 near the security line; signatures are dated 05/14/2026 on the amendment executed by Brian Felczak.