Williams-Sonoma Stock Forecast, Price & News

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williams-Sonoma a buy right now?

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams-Sonoma in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Williams-Sonoma stock. 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.
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How has Williams-Sonoma's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Williams-Sonoma's stock was trading at $50.98 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, WSM shares have increased by 255.0% and is now trading at $181.00.
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When is Williams-Sonoma's next earnings date?

Williams-Sonoma is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 16th 2022.
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How were Williams-Sonoma's earnings last quarter?

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 18th. The specialty retailer reported $3.32 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.14 by $0.18. The specialty retailer had revenue of $2.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.98 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 12.70% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 65.88%. Williams-Sonoma's quarterly revenue was up 16.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.56 earnings per share.
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How often does Williams-Sonoma pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Williams-Sonoma?

Williams-Sonoma declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.71 per share on Friday, November 26th. This represents a $2.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.57%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 21st. This is a positive change from Williams-Sonoma's previous quarterly dividend of $0.59.
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Is Williams-Sonoma a good dividend stock?

Williams-Sonoma pays an annual dividend of $2.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.54%. Williams-Sonoma has been increasing its dividend for 15 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Williams-Sonoma is 22.59%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Williams-Sonoma will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.88% next year. This indicates that Williams-Sonoma will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Williams-Sonoma issued on next quarter's earnings?

Williams-Sonoma updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, December, 2nd. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $8.28 billion-$8.34 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.15 billion.

What price target have analysts set for WSM?

20 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Williams-Sonoma's stock. Their forecasts range from $136.00 to $250.00. On average, they expect Williams-Sonoma's share price to reach $189.48 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.7% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Williams-Sonoma's key executives?

Williams-Sonoma's management team includes the following people:

• Laura Jean Alber, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Dean A. Miller, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
• Julie P. Whalen, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President (LinkedIn Profile)
• Yasir Anwar, Chief Technology Officer
• Bud Cope, Chief Real Estate & Development Officer, EVP

What is Laura J. Alber's approval rating as Williams-Sonoma's CEO?

992 employees have rated Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura J. Alber on Glassdoor.com. Laura J. Alber has an approval rating of 55% among Williams-Sonoma'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.

Who are some of Williams-Sonoma's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Williams-Sonoma include RH (RH), Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Aaron's (AAN), Haverty Furniture Companies (HVT), Kirkland's (KIRK) and Pier 1 Imports (PIRRQ).
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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.com (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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Capital Research Global Investors (7.74%), Blackhill Capital Inc. (5.40%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.54%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.40%), HS Management Partners LLC (1.37%) and Congress Asset Management Co. MA (1.23%). Company insiders that own Williams-Sonoma stock include Adrian D P Bellamy, Alex Bellos, David Randolph King, Grace Puma Whiteford, Julie Whalen, Laura Alber, Marta Benson, Ryan Ross, Sabrina Simmons and Scott Arnold Dahnke.
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Which major investors are selling Williams-Sonoma stock?

WSM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Voloridge Investment Management LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Morgan Stanley, LSV Asset Management, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , and First Republic Investment Management Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Williams-Sonoma company stock in the last year include Alex Bellos, David Randolph King, Julie Whalen, Laura Alber, Marta Benson, Ryan Ross, and Sabrina Simmons.
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Which major investors are buying Williams-Sonoma stock?

WSM stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Panagora Asset Management Inc., Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ , Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Barclays PLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Logan Capital Management Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Williams-Sonoma stock in the last two years include Adrian D P Bellamy, and Scott Arnold Dahnke.
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How do I buy shares of Williams-Sonoma?

Shares of WSM 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.
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What is Williams-Sonoma's stock price today?

One share of WSM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $181.00.

How much money does Williams-Sonoma make?

Williams-Sonoma has a market capitalization of $13.46 billion and generates $6.78 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $680.71 million in net income (profit) each year or $12.57 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Williams-Sonoma have?

Williams-Sonoma employs 16,600 workers across the globe.

When was Williams-Sonoma founded?

Williams-Sonoma was founded in 1956.

What is Williams-Sonoma's official website?

The official website for Williams-Sonoma is www.williams-sonomainc.com.

Where are Williams-Sonoma's headquarters?

Williams-Sonoma is headquartered at 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94109.

How can I contact Williams-Sonoma?

Williams-Sonoma's mailing address is 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94109. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (415) 421-7900, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 415-434-0881.