Q4 2025 EPS Estimates for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Lifted by Analyst

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report released on Tuesday, March 26th. Zacks Research analyst S. Mukherjee now anticipates that the specialty retailer will post earnings per share of $5.25 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $4.74. The consensus estimate for Williams-Sonoma's current full-year earnings is $15.37 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Williams-Sonoma's Q4 2026 earnings at $5.56 EPS.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March 13th. The specialty retailer reported $5.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.06 by $0.38. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 12.25% and a return on equity of 55.15%. The firm had revenue of $2.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.22 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $5.50 EPS. The business's revenue was down 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on WSM. Wedbush restated an "outperform" rating and set a $330.00 price objective on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a research report on Thursday, March 21st. Bank of America lifted their price target on Williams-Sonoma from $250.00 to $298.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 21st. Barclays raised their price objective on Williams-Sonoma from $146.00 to $232.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a report on Friday, March 15th. Oppenheimer reissued a "market perform" rating on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a research note on Friday, March 15th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on shares of Williams-Sonoma from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, March 14th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $249.31.

Williams-Sonoma Stock Up 1.1 %

Shares of Williams-Sonoma stock traded up $3.50 on Thursday, reaching $317.52. The company's stock had a trading volume of 846,884 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,071,424. Williams-Sonoma has a 52-week low of $109.44 and a 52-week high of $319.70. The company has a market capitalization of $20.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.79, a PEG ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 1.66. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $239.68 and a 200-day moving average price of $196.46.

Williams-Sonoma Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 24th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 19th will be issued a dividend of $1.13 per share. This represents a $4.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.42%. This is an increase from Williams-Sonoma's previous quarterly dividend of $0.90. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 18th. Williams-Sonoma's payout ratio is 24.71%.

Insider Transactions at Williams-Sonoma

In other news, EVP Karalyn Smith sold 1,145 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $289.06, for a total value of $330,973.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 6,966 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,013,591.96. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. In other news, EVP Karalyn Smith sold 1,145 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $289.06, for a total value of $330,973.70. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 6,966 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,013,591.96. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Laura Alber sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $283.74, for a total value of $5,674,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 505,509 shares of the company's stock, valued at $143,433,123.66. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 41,145 shares of company stock valued at $10,044,174. 1.60% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Williams-Sonoma

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MCF Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Williams-Sonoma during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 863.6% during the 4th quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 212 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Loomis Sayles & Co. L P grew its stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 129.3% during the 3rd quarter. Loomis Sayles & Co. L P now owns 188 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the period. Denali Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Williams-Sonoma in the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Quarry LP lifted its stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 229.8% in the first quarter. Quarry LP now owns 277 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.29% of the company's stock.

About Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma, Inc operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home. It offers cooking, dining, and entertaining products, such as cookware, tools, electrics, cutlery, tabletop and bar, outdoor, furniture, and a library of cookbooks under the Williams Sonoma Home brand, as well as home furnishings and decorative accessories under the Williams Sonoma lifestyle brand; and furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, table essentials, and decorative accessories under the Pottery Barn brand.