Wix shares surge after earnings beat as 26% short interest fuels short-covering
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Wix's quarterly results beat expectations on adjusted EPS and revenue, with double-digit growth across bookings, ARR, and key segments, supporting confidence in execution. Management emphasized AI-driven initiatives (Base44 and the in-house Base 1 model) aimed at lowering inference costs and improving margins, while reaffirming full-year guidance. With ~26% short interest, the upside move was likely amplified by short covering, tightening near-term positioning risk.
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Wix reported adjusted earnings of $1.39 per diluted share, beating the Wall Street estimate of $1.16, and revenue rose 15% year over year to $563.1 million versus a $554.4 million consensus. Total bookings increased 12% to $569.1 million and annual recurring revenue grew 15% to $1.96 billion by quarter-end, with double-digit gains across Creative Subscriptions, Business Solutions and Partners revenue. The results helped drive a sharp jump in WIX shares and prompted short covering, with the rally likely amplified by a short squeeze as nearly 26% of the public float was sold short.
