Warby Parker Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Warby Parker has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 33.9%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings declining at 2.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.3% per year. Warby Parker's return on equity is 0.4%, and it has net margins of 0.2%.
Key information
33.88%
Earnings growth rate
45.22%
EPS growth rate
| Specialty Retail Industry Growth | 26.64% |
| Revenue growth rate | 13.26% |
| Return on equity | 0.45% |
| Net Margin | 0.19% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
WRBY: Future AI Eyewear And Store Expansion Will Support Higher Premium Multiple
Narrative Update Analysts raised Warby Parker price targets by $6 at Citi to $24 and by $4 at TD Cowen to $30, citing updated models after Q4 results and an increased focus on potential AI glasses sales and higher margin categories. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show analysts reassessing Warby Parker's long term growth path, especially around future AI glasses and higher margin product categories.WRBY: AI-Driven Product Expansion Will Support Higher Premium Multiple
Narrative Update on Warby Parker The analyst price target framework for Warby Parker now reflects a $6 increase in one firm's target to $24 and a $4 increase in another firm's target to $30. Analysts point to Q4 updates, the planned Warby Parker/Google AI glasses expected in the second half of 2026, unit growth potential toward a 900 store goal, and a greater mix of higher margin categories such as progressives as key drivers behind their revised assumptions.WRBY: Store Expansion And AI Glasses Roadmap Will Support Higher Premium Multiple
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Warby Parker has moved modestly higher to $29.17. Analysts cite updated models after Q4 results, a clearer long term growth roadmap, and potential contributions from planned AI glasses partnerships with Google as key supports for this shift.WRBY: Store Expansion Roadmap Will Support Higher Future Premium Multiple
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Warby Parker from $27.25 to about $28.67, citing updated models that reflect the company’s growth roadmap in store expansion, new categories such as A.I. glasses, and higher margin products including progressives. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more constructive stance on Warby Parker, with bullish analysts lifting fair value and price targets after incorporating the company’s latest roadmap into their models.WRBY: New Financial Leadership Will Support Premium Multiple And Fair Value
Analysts have kept Warby Parker's fair value estimate steady at $27.25, with small tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E reflecting fine tuning of their models rather than a directional shift in the outlook. What's in the News Adrian Mitchell has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Warby Parker, effective February 10, 2026, succeeding interim CFO Dave Gilboa, who continues as Co Chief Executive Officer (company filing).WRBY: Fine Tuned Model Assumptions Will Test Premium Multiple And Fair Value
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Warby Parker at $27.25. The slight adjustments in inputs such as discount rate and future P/E reflect fine tuning of their models rather than a change in their overall conviction.WRBY: Margin Discipline And 2025 Outlook Will Test Premium Earnings Multiple
Analysts now peg Warby Parker's fair value at about $27.25 per share, a roughly $0.40 upward adjustment that reflects updated assumptions on discount rate and future P/E, even as recent price target cuts highlight concerns around slowing revenue trends and premium valuation risk. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a mixed picture, with all three firms trimming their price targets but differing on how they view Warby Parker's execution and long term growth potential.WRBY: Margin Progress And 2025 Guidance Balance Premium Multiple Risks
Analysts have raised our Warby Parker fair value estimate from US$22.45 to US$26.83, reflecting higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, even as recent Street price targets have been cut to US$19 to account for softer near term trends and questions around future P/E support. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Some bullish analysts highlight that Q3 adjusted EBITDA came in stronger than expected, which they view as evidence that Warby Parker can manage profitability even when revenue trends are softer.Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:WRBY) Looks Just Right With A 38% Price Jump
Jan 07
Warby Parker: Lock In Gains On The Google Spike (Downgrade)
Dec 17WRBY: Margin Expansion And 2025 Profitability Progress Will Drive Renewed Bullish Conviction
Analysts have nudged their blended price target for Warby Parker modestly higher, from approximately $22.17 to $22.45 per share. Stronger margin and growth assumptions have offset recent target cuts tied to slowing revenue trends and heightened uncertainty around the pace of top line expansion.WRBY: Renewed Partnerships Will Support Improved Engagement And 2025 Outlook
Analysts have reduced their average price target for Warby Parker from approximately $25.08 to $22.17. They cite slower revenue growth trends and ongoing concerns about near-term topline outlook and retail risks.WRBY: Recent Partnerships Will Drive 2025 Revenue Expansion And Market Confidence
Analysts have modestly lowered their fair value estimate for Warby Parker to $25.08 from $26.23. This change reflects slightly softer expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, despite recent upward price target revisions by several major firms.With A 28% Price Drop For Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:WRBY) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Oct 30Google Partnership And Retail Expansion Will Unlock New Market Opportunities
Warby Parker’s consensus price target has risen as analysts project a higher future P/E multiple despite an increased discount rate, implying a new fair value of $23.85. What's in the News Warby Parker announced a strategic partnership with Google to develop AI-powered, all-day wearable glasses, integrating Warby Parker's design with Google's technology, with an initial product line planned to launch after 2025.Retail Expansion And AI Personalization Will Redefine Vision Care
Expanding retail presence, product diversification, and proprietary technology investments bolster omnichannel growth, recurring revenue streams, and operational efficiency to elevate margins.Market Participants Recognise Warby Parker Inc.'s (NYSE:WRBY) Revenues Pushing Shares 28% Higher
May 13Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:WRBY) Shares Slammed 31% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Mar 19Warby Parker: Target Partnership Aims Further Store Potential
Mar 07An Intrinsic Calculation For Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:WRBY) Suggests It's 23% Undervalued
Mar 01Warby Parker's Operating Leverage Is Too Slow
Nov 28Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:WRBY) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$20.38
Nov 10After Leaping 27% Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:WRBY) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Oct 22At US$16.03, Is It Time To Put Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:WRBY) On Your Watch List?
Sep 28Warby Parker: Not Enough Margin Of Safety To Make The Vision Worth Buying
Sep 09Investors Appear Satisfied With Warby Parker Inc.'s (NYSE:WRBY) Prospects
Sep 06Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:WRBY) After Its Second-Quarter Report
Aug 11Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Warby Parker makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 872 | 2 | 475 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 851 | 1 | 454 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 821 | -9 | 449 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 795 | -14 | 445 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 771 | -20 | 456 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 743 | -33 | 436 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 720 | -46 | 437 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 698 | -55 | 433 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 670 | -63 | 434 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 654 | -64 | 409 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 633 | -71 | 409 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 617 | -87 | 420 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 598 | -110 | 438 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 585 | -136 | 454 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 573 | -203 | 491 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 555 | -190 | 460 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 541 | -157 | 427 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 521 | -116 | 380 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 487 | -66 | 342 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 444 | -53 | 312 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 394 | -56 | 283 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 370 | -58 | 221 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: WRBY has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: WRBY became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: WRBY has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 33.9% per year.
Accelerating Growth: WRBY has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: WRBY has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Specialty Retail industry (-2.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: WRBY's Return on Equity (0.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 07:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Warby Parker Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Altschwager | Baird |
| Janine Hoffman Stichter | BTIG |
| Paul Lejuez | Citigroup Inc |