Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Acquires Shares of 49,198 Wix.com Ltd. $WIX

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:WIX) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 49,198 shares of the information services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,232,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio owned approximately 0.08% of Wix.com as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in WIX. Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its holdings in shares of Wix.com by 11,894.0% in the 1st quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 3,529,474 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $318,676,000 after acquiring an additional 3,500,047 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its stake in Wix.com by 879.0% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,031,591 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $321,926,000 after acquiring an additional 1,824,070 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in Wix.com by 90.4% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 3,390,589 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $602,270,000 after purchasing an additional 1,609,989 shares during the period. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Wix.com during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $150,622,000. Finally, Atreides Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Wix.com in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $129,598,000. 81.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Lior Shemesh purchased 456 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 31st. The stock was purchased at an average price of $59.89 per share, for a total transaction of $27,309.84. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief financial officer owned 221,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,269,647.63. This trade represents a 0.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Avishai Abrahami bought 654 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 31st. The stock was purchased at an average price of $59.89 per share, with a total value of $39,168.06. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 486,225 shares in the company, valued at approximately $29,120,015.25. This trade represents a 0.13% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders purchased 2,622 shares of company stock worth $157,032. 6.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

More Wix.com News

Here are the key news stories impacting Wix.com this week:

• Positive Sentiment: An insider, Yaniv Even-Haim, purchased 320 Wix shares at an average price of $59.89. Although the transaction was modest relative to his existing holdings, insider buying may signal confidence that the stock’s valuation is attractive after its recent volatility. Yaniv Even-Haim Acquires Wix Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage remains constructive on Wix’s AI strategy, including its Harmony capabilities and the company’s effort to benefit from the shift toward AI-assisted website and software development. The stock also recently rallied sharply, reflecting renewed optimism about a potential AI-related comeback. Why Wix.com Stock Soared in August
• Neutral Sentiment: Wix’s latest reported quarter exceeded analyst expectations for earnings and revenue, with revenue increasing year over year. However, the company remained unprofitable on a net-margin basis, and its earnings outlook and valuation remain sensitive to execution in a competitive AI-driven market.
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms publicized a securities class action against Wix and certain officers, with a September 22, 2026 deadline for investors to seek lead-plaintiff status. The lawsuits relate to investors who purchased shares between February 19, 2025 and May 12, 2026, and allege that Wix made misleading statements concerning Harmony, Base44 momentum, product capabilities, customer demand and competitive risks. The allegations have not been proven, but the legal publicity creates additional reputational, financial and management uncertainty. Wix Investor Class Action Deadline
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary cited in the investor alerts points to reduced ratings or price targets amid concerns about Wix’s transition to “vibe coding,” Base44 costs, competition and the durability of demand. These concerns may be amplifying profit-taking after the stock’s recent advance. Wix Shareholder Alert

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

WIX has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their target price on Wix.com from $65.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Wix.com in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. UBS Group set a $75.00 price objective on shares of Wix.com in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Morgan Stanley cut shares of Wix.com from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and cut their price objective for the company from $112.00 to $60.00 in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Wix.com in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $90.57.

Wix.com Stock Performance

WIX opened at $76.21 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $63.84 and its 200-day moving average price is $66.84. Wix.com Ltd. has a one year low of $40.16 and a one year high of $190.93. The stock has a market cap of $4.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -21.53, a P/E/G ratio of 36.22 and a beta of 1.02.

Wix.com (NASDAQ:WIX) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The information services provider reported $1.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.26. The firm had revenue of $563.06 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $552.56 million. Wix.com had a negative net margin of 8.19% and a negative return on equity of 1.61%. The business’s revenue was up 14.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.28 earnings per share. As a group, analysts predict that Wix.com Ltd. will post 0.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Wix.com

Wix.com Ltd. operates a cloud-based platform that enables individuals and businesses to create, manage and develop professional web presences through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The company’s software-as-a-service model provides hosting, customizable templates and a range of design tools, eliminating the need for coding expertise. Users can choose from a variety of premium plans to access custom domains, enhanced storage, and advanced performance features tailored to personal projects, small businesses and online storefronts.

Beyond its core website builder, Wix offers a suite of complementary services designed to support digital growth and marketing.