NYSE:WRBY
Warby Parker Inc.
A mission-driven direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer transforming the $30B+ industry through vertical integration and digital-first sales channels.
Key Metrics
Investment Thesis
Bull Case
Investors should consider Warby Parker due to its proven ability to transition from sustained losses to profitability, evidenced by the 2025 net profit of $1.6M against $871.9M in revenue. The company's strong balance sheet with $286.4M in cash provides ample runway for expansion and R&D while maintaining a competitive moat through vertical integration.
Bear Case
The stock carries risk from high operating expenses of $475.9M which significantly compress margins despite the revenue growth, and a lingering retained earnings deficit of -$685.6M suggests historical cash burn issues. Additionally, reliance on consumer discretionary spending makes the business vulnerable to economic downturns that could impact foot traffic in retail stores.
About Warby Parker Inc.
Warby Parker Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and vision care products primarily through its direct-to-consumer online platform and brick-and-mortar retail locations. The company serves customers in the United States and international markets, leveraging a vertically integrated supply chain to offer affordable eyewear with a mission-driven model.
Analysis
Management Discussion
Warby Parker demonstrated a significant financial turnaround in 2025, achieving $1.6M net profit and $871.9M revenue, marking the first profitable year since inception. The company successfully reduced operating losses from -$5.3M to profitability while managing capital expenditures of $67.0M and maintaining strong cash positions exceeding $286M.
Industry Overview
The global eyewear market is valued at over $30 billion and growing as consumers increasingly prioritize online shopping for fashion accessories and vision correction products. Industry consolidation continues with major players like Luxottica dominating wholesale, while DTC disruptors like Warby Parker capture value by eliminating middlemen.
Financial Statements
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $598.1M | $669.8M | $771.3M | $871.9M |
| Cost of Revenue | $257.1M | $304.5M | $344.5M | $401.3M |
| Gross Profit | $341.1M | $365.2M | $426.8M | $470.6M |
| Operating Expenses | $452.3M | $437.2M | $456.9M | $475.9M |
| Operating Income | $-111.2M | $-72.0M | $-30.1M | $-5.3M |
| G&A | $452.3M | $437.2M | $456.9M | $475.9M |
| Stock-Based Comp | $98.0M | $70.5M | $47.3M | $34.5M |
| D&A | $31.9M | $38.6M | $45.9M | $50.3M |
| Other OpEx | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Non-Operating Income | $1.3M | $9.2M | $10.6M | $8.4M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-109.9M | $-62.8M | $-19.5M | $3.0M |
| Income Tax | $497.0K | $433.0K | $875.0K | $1.4M |
| Continuing Ops | $-110.4M | $-63.2M | $-20.4M | $1.6M |
| Discontinued Ops | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Income | $-110.4M | $-63.2M | $-20.4M | $1.6M |
| Minority Interest | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net to Common | $-110.4M | $-63.2M | $-20.4M | $1.6M |
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | $294.6M | $298.6M | $326.0M | $352.4M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $208.6M | $216.9M | $254.2M | $286.4M |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.4M | $1.8M | $1.9M | $3.3M |
| Inventory | $68.8M | $62.2M | $52.3M | $44.5M |
| Prepaid Expenses | $15.7M | $17.7M | $17.6M | $18.3M |
| Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Long-Term Assets | $274.1M | $281.7M | $350.4M | $368.5M |
| PP&E (Net) | $138.6M | $152.3M | $170.5M | $187.4M |
| Operating Leases | $127.0M | $122.3M | $171.3M | $170.8M |
| Other LT Assets | $8.5M | $7.1M | $8.7M | $10.2M |
| Total Assets | $568.7M | $580.3M | $676.5M | $720.9M |
| Current Liabilities | $129.6M | $127.1M | $130.4M | $150.1M |
| Accounts Payable | $20.8M | $22.5M | $23.5M | $32.0M |
| Current Leases | $22.5M | $24.3M | $20.2M | $31.4M |
| Deferred Revenue | $25.6M | $31.6M | $32.4M | $33.9M |
| Other Current Liab | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.6M | $3.7M |
| Long-Term Liabilities | $152.5M | $151.4M | $206.1M | $203.1M |
| LT Operating Leases | $150.8M | $150.2M | $205.1M | $201.7M |
| Other LT Liab | $1.7M | $1.3M | $943.0K | $1.3M |
| Total Liabilities | $282.1M | $278.5M | $336.4M | $353.2M |
| Shareholders' Equity | $286.6M | $301.8M | $340.1M | $367.7M |
| Paid-In Capital | $890.9M | $970.1M | $1.03B | $1.05B |
| Retained Earnings | $-603.6M | $-666.8M | $-687.2M | $-685.6M |
| AOCI | $-647.0K | $-1.5M | $-1.9M | $-1.5M |
| Total L&E | $568.7M | $580.3M | $676.5M | $720.9M |
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income (CFO) | $-110.4M | $-63.2M | $-20.4M | $1.6M |
| Non-Cash Adjustments | $97.6M | $128.8M | $114.8M | $101.6M |
| Working Capital Changes | $23.1M | $-4.6M | $4.4M | $7.5M |
| Cash from Operations | $10.4M | $61.0M | $98.7M | $110.8M |
| Capital Expenditures | $60.2M | $53.7M | $64.0M | $67.0M |
| Cash from Investing | $-60.2M | $-54.7M | $-66.0M | $-67.0M |
| Share Buybacks | $0 | $0 | — | — |
| Cash from Financing | $3.3M | $2.9M | $5.0M | $-12.0M |
| FX Effect | $-1.3M | $-882.0K | $-404.0K | $457.0K |
| Net Change in Cash | $-47.8M | $8.3M | $37.3M | $32.2M |
| Beginning Cash | $256.4M | $208.6M | $216.9M | $254.2M |
| Ending Cash | $208.6M | $216.9M | $254.2M | $286.4M |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Warby Parker Inc. make money?
Direct-to-Consumer Online Sales, Brick-and-Mortar Retail Stores, Vision Care Services (including eye exams), and Wholesale Partnerships with third-party retailers.
What are the main risks for WRBY?
Intense competition from Amazon, Luxottica, and emerging direct-to-consumer rivals eroding market share margins; Sensitivity to consumer discretionary spending shifts impacting high-growth retail footprints; Regulatory changes in healthcare reimbursement affecting vision care revenue streams.
What is WRBY's competitive advantage?
Vertically integrated supply chain allowing control over costs and product quality; Strong brand loyalty driven by social impact initiatives like 'Buy a Pair, Give a Pair'; Robust digital-first ecosystem reducing customer acquisition costs compared to traditional retailers.
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