Let’s dig into the relative performance of Revolve (NYSE:RVLV) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 online retail earnings season.

Consumers ever rising demand for convenience, selection, and speed are secular engines underpinning ecommerce adoption. For years prior to Covid, ecommerce penetration as a percentage of overall retail would grow 1-2% annually, but in 2020 adoption accelerated by 5%, reaching 25%, as increased emphasis on convenience drove consumers to structurally buy more online. The surge in buying caused many online retailers to rapidly grow their logistics infrastructures, preparing them for further growth in the years ahead as consumer shopping habits continue to shift online.

The 5 online retail stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

Luckily, online retail stocks have performed well with share prices up 15.9% on average since the latest earnings results.

Revolve (NYSE:RVLV)

Launched in 2003 by software engineers Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, Revolve (NASDAQ:RVLV) is a fashion retailer leveraging social media and a community of fashion influencers to drive its merchandising strategy.

Revolve reported revenues of $296.7 million, up 9.7% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, and overall, it was a strong quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a narrow beat of analysts’ number of active customers estimates.

"I am very proud of our team's continued outstanding execution and flexibility that has driven our strong performance," said co-founder and co-CEO Michael Mente.Revolve Total Revenue

The stock is up 10.6% since reporting and currently trades at $20.95.

Is now the time to buy Revolve? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q1: Carvana (NYSE:CVNA)

Known for its glass tower car vending machines, Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) provides a convenient automotive shopping experience by offering an online platform for buying and selling used cars.

Carvana reported revenues of $4.23 billion, up 38.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 6.2%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.Carvana Total Revenue

Carvana pulled off the biggest analyst estimates beat and fastest revenue growth among its peers. The company reported 133,898 units sold, up 45.7% year on year. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 18.4% since reporting. It currently trades at $306.20.

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Slowest Q1: Wayfair (NYSE:W)

Founded in 2002 by Niraj Shah, Wayfair (NYSE:W) is a leading online retailer of mass-market home goods in the US, UK, Canada, and Germany.

Wayfair reported revenues of $2.73 billion, flat year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 0.7%. Still, it was a mixed quarter as it posted a decline in its buyers.

Wayfair delivered the slowest revenue growth in the group. The company reported 21.1 million active buyers, down 5.4% year on year. Interestingly, the stock is up 28% since the results and currently trades at $38.67.

Read our full analysis of Wayfair’s results here.

Coupang (NYSE:CPNG)

Founded in 2010 by Harvard Business School student Bom Kim, Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) is an e-commerce giant often referred to as the "Amazon of South Korea".

Coupang reported revenues of $7.91 billion, up 11.2% year on year. This print came in 1.9% below analysts' expectations. Overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company.

Coupang had the weakest performance against analyst estimates among its peers. The company reported 23.6 million active buyers, up 8.8% year on year. The stock is up 13.6% since reporting and currently trades at $27.25.

Read our full, actionable report on Coupang here, it’s free.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Founded by Jeff Bezos after quitting his stock-picking job at D.E. Shaw, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is the world’s largest online retailer and provider of cloud computing services.

Amazon reported revenues of $155.7 billion, up 8.6% year on year. This number was in line with analysts’ expectations. More broadly, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but operating income guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations.

The stock is up 8.7% since reporting and currently trades at $206.37.

Read our full, actionable report on Amazon here, it’s free.

Market Update

Thanks to the Fed’s series of rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has cooled significantly from its post-pandemic highs, drawing closer to the 2% goal. This disinflation has occurred without severely impacting economic growth, suggesting the success of a soft landing. The stock market thrived in 2024, spurred by recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November), and a notable surge followed Donald Trump’s presidential election win in November, propelling indices to historic highs. Nonetheless, the outlook for 2025 remains clouded by potential trade policy changes and corporate tax discussions, which could impact business confidence and growth. The path forward holds both optimism and caution as new policies take shape.

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