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Will Wayfair generate free cash flow above $400M in FY2026?

Resolves February 28, 2027(325d)
IG: 0.48

Current Prediction

46%
Likely No
Model Agreement94%
Predictions9 runs
Last UpdatedApril 8, 2026

Why This Question Matters

FCF of $329M in FY2025 was a meaningful milestone. Crossing $400M would validate that the profitability improvement translates to real cash generation despite ongoing investments in stores and logistics. Missing $400M would suggest CapEx or SBC is consuming operating improvements.

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Prediction Distribution

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opus
sonnet
haiku
Range: 40% – 57%Aggregate: 46%
Individual Predictions(9 runs)
opusRun 1
49%

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. FY2025 $329M with improving trajectory provides partial support, but physical store investments increase capex creates counterweight. Probability: 0.49.

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectoryPhysical store investments increase CapEx
opusRun 2
51%

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. FY2025 $329M with improving trajectory provides partial support, but physical store investments increase capex creates counterweight. Probability: 0.51.

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectoryPhysical store investments increase CapEx
opusRun 3
50%

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. FY2025 $329M with improving trajectory provides partial support, but physical store investments increase capex creates counterweight. Probability: 0.5.

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectoryPhysical store investments increase CapEx
sonnetRun 1
40%

Base rate evidence: physical store investments increase capex. Partial offset from fy2025 $329m with improving trajectory. Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. Probability: 0.4.

Physical store investments increase CapExStore investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectory
sonnetRun 2
40%

Base rate evidence: physical store investments increase capex. Partial offset from fy2025 $329m with improving trajectory. Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. Probability: 0.4.

Physical store investments increase CapExStore investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectory
sonnetRun 3
41%

Base rate evidence: physical store investments increase capex. Partial offset from fy2025 $329m with improving trajectory. Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. Probability: 0.41.

Physical store investments increase CapExStore investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectory
haikuRun 1
46%

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. Balance of evidence suggests 0.46 probability. Primary support: fy2025 $329m with improving trajectory. Main counterargument: physical store investments increase capex.

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectoryPhysical store investments increase CapEx
haikuRun 2
41%

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. Balance of evidence suggests 0.41 probability. Primary support: fy2025 $329m with improving trajectory. Main counterargument: physical store investments increase capex.

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectoryPhysical store investments increase CapEx
haikuRun 3
57%

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins hold. Balance of evidence suggests 0.57 probability. Primary support: fy2025 $329m with improving trajectory. Main counterargument: physical store investments increase capex.

Store investments create CapEx headwind but operating cash flow improvement may offset if margins holdFY2025 $329M with improving trajectoryPhysical store investments increase CapEx

Resolution Criteria

Resolves YES if Wayfair reports FY2026 free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) above $400M. Resolves NO if FCF is $400M or below.

Resolution Source

Wayfair FY2026 10-K filing or earnings release

Source Trigger

FCF of $329M in FY2025 validates real cash generation; $400M+ would confirm trajectory despite SBC and store investments

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