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Warby Parker Inc(WRBY)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for WRBY
09/28/2026: WRBY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Warby Parker Inc is a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer specializing in affordable prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and eye care services. The company has a leading position in the direct-to-consumer space, using its hybrid retail and e-commerce model to drive brand loyalty and customer growth. Its primary investment story centers on the ongoing expansion of its physical store footprint and the integration of comprehensive eye health services. However, investors must weigh these opportunities against significant execution risks, including high retail costs and intense competition from entrenched industry incumbents. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors who monitor the company's ability to achieve sustainable profitability while scaling its store base.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company maintains a high-growth profile through aggressive retail expansion and market share capture. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Fit is conditional on positive price trends and consistent beat-and-raise earnings performance. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Current valuation metrics often reflect high growth expectations rather than traditional value criteria. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Retail expansion and intense competition create a higher-volatility profile. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to fluctuations based on consumer sentiment and growth benchmarks. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | High growth expectations can lead to sharp corrections if revenue growth slows. |
| Competition risk (Consolidation) | High | Dominant players like Luxottica hold significant market share and pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | Strong brand loyalty is balanced by high operational costs of physical retail. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no current yield to provide a buffer for long-term investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully managing a large-scale physical store network requires consistent operational excellence. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -17.18% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.30B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 445.17 | 1Y Target Price 30.46 |
Price to earnings Ratio 445.17 | 1Y Target Price 30.46 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.8M shares | Beta 1.91 | 52 Weeks Range 14.96 - 31.00 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 14.96 - 31.00 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.06 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Eyewear Sales | Prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses sold online and in stores. | This is the core of their revenue, driven by both high-volume digital sales and premium in-store purchases. |
| Eye Care Services | Comprehensive eye exams and consultations provided by optometrists. | Services bring customers into the ecosystem, increasing the likelihood of additional product purchases. |
| Geography | Primary operations are within the United States. | The company is largely exposed to US economic conditions and consumer health trends. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 445.17 | Forward PE 54.35 | Enterprise Value 2.84B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.62 |
Enterprise Value 2.84B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.62 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.12 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 51.7 | Shares Outstanding 108.24M | Shares Floating 94.60M |
Shares Outstanding 108.24M | Shares Floating 94.60M | ||
Percent Insiders 5.67 | Percent Institutions 116.68 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Warby Parker Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-09-29 | Co-Founder, President, Co-CEO & Co-Chair Mr. Neil Harris Blumenthal | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Instruments & Supplies | Full time employees 2275 | Website https://www.warbyparker.com |
Full time employees 2275 | Website https://www.warbyparker.com | ||
Warby Parker Inc. sells eyewear products through its retail and e-commerce platform in the United States and Canada. The company offers eyeglasses and sunglasses; and single-vision, progressive, light-responsive, polarized, blue-light-filtering, tinted, non-prescription, and contact lenses. It also provides accessories, such as cases, pouches, lenses kit with anti-fog spray, travel cases, lenses cloth, anti-fog lens spray, and sun clip-ons through its stores, website, and mobile apps. In addition, the company offers eye exams and vision tests, as well as optical services. Warby Parker Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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