Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:WSM Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Stock Forecast, Price & News $118.56 +4.62 (+4.05%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$114.80▼$118.8150-Day Range$111.16▼$122.2952-Week Range$106.66▼$176.89Volume944,114 shsAverage Volume1.09 million shsMarket Capitalization$7.61 billionP/E Ratio7.79Dividend Yield3.04%Price Target$127.18 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Williams-Sonoma MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.3% Upside$127.18 Price TargetShort InterestBearish14.01% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.80Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.68Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth3.19%From $13.46 to $13.89 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.15 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector100th out of 208 stocksHome Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores Industry2nd out of 3 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWilliams-Sonoma has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $127.18, Williams-Sonoma has a forecasted upside of 7.3% from its current price of $118.56.Amount of Analyst CoverageWilliams-Sonoma has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted14.01% of the float of Williams-Sonoma has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWilliams-Sonoma has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Williams-Sonoma has recently decreased by 0.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWilliams-Sonoma pays a meaningful dividend of 3.04%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWilliams-Sonoma has been increasing its dividend for 17 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Williams-Sonoma is 23.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Williams-Sonoma will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.92% next year. This indicates that Williams-Sonoma will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWilliams-Sonoma has received a -8.61% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Williams-Sonoma in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Online retail of home decorations", "Towels", "Candles", "Glass mirrors", "Online retail of home electrical appliances", and "Bed linen" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Williams-Sonoma is -1.80. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWilliams-Sonoma has a news sentiment score of 0.68. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Williams-Sonoma this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 13 people have searched for WSM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -68% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added Williams-Sonoma to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 160% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Williams-Sonoma insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.60% of the stock of Williams-Sonoma is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions99.49% of the stock of Williams-Sonoma is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Williams-Sonoma are expected to grow by 3.19% in the coming year, from $13.46 to $13.89 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Williams-Sonoma is 7.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.45.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Williams-Sonoma is 7.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 36.56.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWilliams-Sonoma has a PEG Ratio of 0.88. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWilliams-Sonoma has a P/B Ratio of 5.19. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) StockWilliams-Sonoma, Inc. engages in the retailing of home products. It operates through the following segments: Pottery Barn, West Elm, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn Kids and Teen and Other. The Other segment includes net revenues from international franchise operations, Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham. The company was founded by Charles E. Williams on September 15, 1956 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.Read More Receive WSM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WSM Stock News HeadlinesJune 1, 2023 | marketbeat.comHow to Invest in Specialty Retail Stores (WSM)A specialty retail store focuses on specific product categories instead of selling a large number of items. 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(NASDAQ: REAL) shares have been sinking from $30.22 in February 2021 to a low of $1.00 in March 2023.June 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWilliams-Sonoma Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:WSM)June 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWSM- A Higher-Yielding, Higher-End Retailer With a Generous YieldJune 4, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America?Biden's disturbing new government program may be worse than Obama's. You are at risk for having your bank account frozen. A former bank regulator is blowing the whistle on Biden's frightening plan to take over your money. Discover the immediate steps you need to take now.June 2, 2023 | fool.comWilliams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM)June 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThis Stock Could Be a No-Brainer Buy for Dividend Growth InvestorsMay 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWEST ELM DEBUTS EXCLUSIVE HOME COLLECTION WITH LIFESTYLE BRAND, RHODEMay 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWedbush Comments on Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s Q1 2025 Earnings (NYSE:WSM)May 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2024 Earnings Forecast for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Issued By KeyCorp (NYSE:WSM)May 26, 2023 | msn.comWilliams-Sonoma: Whisking Up Delicious ReturnsMay 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRH Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Q2 View TepidMay 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com'We were arrogant': RH’s CEO says he raised already expensive furniture prices too much on shoppersMay 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWilliams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) to Post FY2024 Earnings of $13.45 Per Share, Telsey Advisory Group ForecastsMay 26, 2023 | msn.comWhat Is The Market Really Pricing For Williams-Sonoma?May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWilliams-Sonoma, Inc.: Trimming FY24 and FY25 estimatesMay 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWilliams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.23 EPSMay 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKeyCorp Brokers Raise Earnings Estimates for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM)May 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2024 Earnings Forecast for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Issued By Wedbush (NYSE:WSM)May 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2024 Earnings Estimate for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Issued By KeyCorp (NYSE:WSM)May 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2024 EPS Estimates for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Reduced by Telsey Advisory Group (NYSE:WSM)May 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWilliams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Announces Earnings ResultsMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWilliams-Sonoma Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?See More Headlines WSM Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WSM Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 5/26 Dividend4/20/2023Last Earnings5/23/2023Dividend Payable5/26/2023Today6/04/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/23/2023Fiscal Year End1/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Home furniture, furnishings & equipment stores Sub-IndustryHomefurnishing Retail SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNYSE:WSM CUSIP96990410 CIK719955 Webwww.williams-sonomainc.com Phone(415) 421-7900Fax415-434-0881Employees21,100Year Founded1956Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$127.18 High Stock Price Forecast$185.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$100.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+7.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$15.22 Trailing P/E Ratio7.79 Forward P/E Ratio8.81 P/E Growth0.88Net Income$1.13 billion Net Margins12.07% Pretax Margin16.18% Return on Equity72.68% Return on Assets23.59% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.12 Quick Ratio0.29 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.67 billion Price / Sales0.88 Cash Flow$20.34 per share Price / Cash Flow5.83 Book Value$22.84 per share Price / Book5.19Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares64,220,000Free Float63,194,000Market Cap$7.61 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.61 Social Links Key ExecutivesLaura Jean AlberPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorDean A. MillerChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentJeffrey HowieChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentYasir AnwarChief Technology OfficerBud CopeChief Real Estate & Development Officer, EVPKey CompetitorsGameStopNYSE:GMEFortune Brands InnovationsNYSE:FBINTexas RoadhouseNASDAQ:TXRHBath & Body WorksNYSE:BBWILithia MotorsNYSE:LADView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsOntario Teachers Pension Plan BoardSold 557 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 0.013%ProShare Advisors LLCBought 3,651 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.438%Brandywine Global Investment Management LLCBought 1,284 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.219%Toroso Investments LLCSold 4,358 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.014%Royce & Associates LPBought 6,915 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.011%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WSM Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Williams-Sonoma stock right now? 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams-Sonoma in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" WSM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WSM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View WSM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Williams-Sonoma's stock price forecast for 2023? 14 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Williams-Sonoma's stock. Their WSM share price forecasts range from $100.00 to $185.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $127.18 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WSM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WSM shares performed in 2023? Williams-Sonoma's stock was trading at $114.92 at the start of the year. Since then, WSM shares have increased by 3.2% and is now trading at $118.56. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Williams-Sonoma's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 23rd 2023. View our WSM earnings forecast. How were Williams-Sonoma's earnings last quarter? Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $2.64 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.41 by $0.23. The specialty retailer had revenue of $1.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.80 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 72.68% and a net margin of 12.07%. Williams-Sonoma's quarterly revenue was down 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.50 earnings per share. How often does Williams-Sonoma pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Williams-Sonoma? Williams-Sonoma announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 16th. Investors of record on Friday, April 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.90 per share on Friday, May 26th. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.04%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 20th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.78. Read our dividend analysis for WSM. What ETFs hold Williams-Sonoma's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) stock in their portfolio include Global X E-Commerce ETF (EBIZ), SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF (WBIG), Acquirers Fund ETF (ZIG), Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF (XMHQ), ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL), Freedom Day Dividend ETF (MBOX) and Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (PAMC). Is Williams-Sonoma a good dividend stock? Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.04%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 17 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 23.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WSM will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.92% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WSM. What guidance has Williams-Sonoma issued on next quarter's earnings? Williams-Sonoma issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $8.41 billion-$8.94 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.33 billion. What is Laura J. Alber's approval rating as Williams-Sonoma's CEO? 992 employees have rated Williams-Sonoma Chief Executive Officer Laura J. Alber on Glassdoor.com. Laura J. Alber has an approval rating of 55% among the company's employees. This puts Laura J. Alber in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 46.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Williams-Sonoma to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Williams-Sonoma own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Williams-Sonoma investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Alibaba Group (BABA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Micron Technology (MU), AT&T (T), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Starbucks (SBUX) and Salesforce (CRM). What is Williams-Sonoma's stock symbol? Williams-Sonoma trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WSM." Who are Williams-Sonoma's major shareholders? Williams-Sonoma's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (10.14%), BlackRock Inc. (9.54%), Aristotle Capital Management LLC (7.05%), State Street Corp (3.43%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.11%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.69%). Insiders that own company stock include Alex Bellos, David Randolph King, Julie Whalen, Laura Alber, Marta Benson, Ryan Ross and Sabrina Simmons. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Williams-Sonoma? Shares of WSM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Williams-Sonoma's stock price today? One share of WSM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $118.56. How much money does Williams-Sonoma make? Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) has a market capitalization of $7.61 billion and generates $8.67 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $1.13 billion in net income (profit) each year or $15.22 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Williams-Sonoma have? The company employs 21,100 workers across the globe. How can I contact Williams-Sonoma? Williams-Sonoma's mailing address is 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94109. The official website for the company is www.williams-sonomainc.com. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (415) 421-7900, via email at investorrelations@wsgc.com, or via fax at 415-434-0881. This page (NYSE:WSM) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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