Williams-Sonoma Stock Forecast, Price & News

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williams-Sonoma a buy right now?

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams-Sonoma in the last year. There are currently 5 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Williams-Sonoma's stock was trading at $50.98 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, WSM shares have increased by 190.1% and is now trading at $147.90.
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Are investors shorting Williams-Sonoma?

Williams-Sonoma saw a increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,160,000 shares, an increase of 26.3% from the December 15th total of 5,670,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,010,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.1 days. Approximately 9.9% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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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) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 18th. The specialty retailer reported $3.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.14 by $0.18. The specialty retailer had revenue of $2.05 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.98 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 67.55% and a net margin of 12.84%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 16.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.56 EPS.
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How often does Williams-Sonoma pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Williams-Sonoma?

Williams-Sonoma announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, December 16th. Investors of record on Friday, January 21st will be given a dividend of $0.71 per share on Friday, February 25th. This represents a $2.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.92%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 20th.
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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 1.93%. Williams-Sonoma has been increasing its dividend for 16 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Williams-Sonoma is 21.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Williams-Sonoma will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.85% 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, 9th. The company provided earnings per share (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 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Williams-Sonoma's shares. Their forecasts range from $136.00 to $250.00. On average, they expect Williams-Sonoma's stock price to reach $182.57 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.4% 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dixon Hubard Feinour & Brown Inc. VA (0.07%), West Coast Financial LLC (0.05%), B & T Capital Management DBA Alpha Capital Management (0.04%), Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.03%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%) and Stonebridge Capital Management Inc. (0.02%). 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 institutional investors are selling Williams-Sonoma stock?

WSM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Monument Capital Management, IBM Retirement Fund, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, IFP Advisors Inc, B & T Capital Management DBA Alpha Capital Management, Dixon Hubard Feinour & Brown Inc. VA, Stonebridge Capital Management Inc., and Canandaigua National Corp. 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 institutional investors are buying Williams-Sonoma stock?

WSM stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including West Coast Financial LLC, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., First Hawaiian Bank, Roberts Wealth Advisors LLC, New England Research & Management Inc., Pendal Group Ltd, Clear Street Markets LLC, and Fulton Bank N.A.. 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 $147.90.

How much money does Williams-Sonoma make?

Williams-Sonoma has a market capitalization of $10.79 billion and generates $6.78 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $680.71 million in net income (profit) each year or $13.32 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Williams-Sonoma have?

Williams-Sonoma employs 21,000 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.