Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Estimates for Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM - Free Report) - Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report released on Friday, May 30th. Zacks Research analyst S. Mukherjee now expects that the specialty retailer will post earnings per share of $1.76 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.80. The consensus estimate for Williams-Sonoma's current full-year earnings is $8.36 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Williams-Sonoma's Q3 2026 earnings at $1.92 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $8.55 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.82 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.05 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $8.89 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.82 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $9.29 EPS.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 22nd. The specialty retailer reported $1.85 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $1.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.67 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 14.54% and a return on equity of 51.56%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.48 earnings per share.

Several other analysts have also commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Williams-Sonoma from $153.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, March 20th. Barclays set a $166.00 price target on Williams-Sonoma and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Monday, May 19th. UBS Group reduced their price target on shares of Williams-Sonoma from $165.00 to $160.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Williams-Sonoma from $195.00 to $170.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, March 20th. Finally, Robert W. Baird upgraded shares of Williams-Sonoma from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $170.00 target price for the company in a research report on Monday, April 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have given a hold rating, six have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Williams-Sonoma presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $177.06.

Williams-Sonoma Stock Up 2.2%

WSM traded up $3.43 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $161.65. 1,369,140 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,186,227. The company's fifty day moving average price is $155.90 and its 200-day moving average price is $178.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.12, a P/E/G ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.57. Williams-Sonoma has a 52-week low of $125.33 and a 52-week high of $219.98.

Williams-Sonoma Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Saturday, May 24th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 17th were issued a $0.66 dividend. This represents a $2.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.63%. This is an increase from Williams-Sonoma's previous quarterly dividend of $0.57. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, April 17th. Williams-Sonoma's dividend payout ratio is presently 29.90%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Laura Alber sold 30,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.78, for a total value of $4,973,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 1,018,374 shares in the company, valued at approximately $168,826,041.72. This represents a 2.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Jeffrey Howie sold 36,312 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.79, for a total transaction of $6,020,166.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 46,388 shares in the company, valued at $7,690,666.52. This represents a 43.91% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last three months, insiders sold 109,227 shares of company stock valued at $17,892,473. Insiders own 1.10% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Williams-Sonoma

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WSM. Redwood Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,424,000. Abacus FCF Advisors LLC raised its position in Williams-Sonoma by 46.2% during the 4th quarter. Abacus FCF Advisors LLC now owns 23,950 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $4,435,000 after purchasing an additional 7,564 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in Williams-Sonoma by 5.1% during the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 109,359 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $20,251,000 after purchasing an additional 5,337 shares in the last quarter. National Pension Service lifted its holdings in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. National Pension Service now owns 316,535 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $58,616,000 after buying an additional 3,200 shares during the period. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its position in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 132.0% during the 4th quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,905 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $723,000 after buying an additional 2,222 shares in the last quarter. 99.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.