Williams-Sonoma Company Profile (NYSE:WSM)

Williams-Sonoma trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WSM."

Williams-Sonoma declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 21st will be given a dividend of $0.39 per share on Friday, August 25th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.45%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 19th. View Williams-Sonoma's Dividend History.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 24th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.02. The firm earned $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.11 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 5.99% and a return on equity of 25.51%. The firm's revenue was up 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.53 EPS. View Williams-Sonoma's Earnings History.

Williams-Sonoma is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August, 22nd 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Williams-Sonoma.

Williams-Sonoma updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 24th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $3.45-3.65 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $3.54. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.165-5.265, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.20 billion.Williams-Sonoma also updated its Q2 guidance to $0.55-0.61 EPS.

21 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Williams-Sonoma's shares. Their forecasts range from $40.00 to $75.00. On average, they expect Williams-Sonoma's share price to reach $57.39 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Williams-Sonoma.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Williams-Sonoma stock:

• 1. Instinet analysts commented, "we reiterate our cautious tone into the report. We continue to believe that the environment in 4Q was very challenging... After a choppy 2016, we suspect that WEM was not immune to the widespread volatility and pressure traffic trends seen at retail in the Holiday period." (3/14/2017)
• 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Williams-Sonoma enjoys the competitive advantage owing to its multi-brand/multi-channel business model. Revenues were also driven by the increase in international sales and from its e-commerce business gaining traction. The successful launch of new products and stores is also contributing to its sales growth. Also, shares have outperformed the Zacks categorized Retail-Home Furnishings industry, in the last six months. Though margins are hurt due to supply chain investments and inventory initiatives, the company expects its initiatives to drive revenue in the upcoming quarter," (3/7/2017)
• 3. Wedbush analysts commented, "We remain cautious on WSM as competitive pressures mount and its core Pottery Barn brand continues to struggle, in our view. Accordingly, we are reducing our estimates below consensus (despite the benefit of an extra week in 2017 not fully reflected by consensus) and reduce our price target from $53 to $48. While expectations are not high ahead of the company's 4Q16 earnings report later this month, evidence of aggressive promotions and free shipping, coupled with soft industry trends point to weakness in 4Q and potential for disappointing guidance, including lowering the three-year growth plan for double digit EPS growth." (3/6/2017)

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

• Adrian David Presland Bellamy, Independent Chairman of the Board
• Laura J. Alber, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
• Julie Patenaude Whalen, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
• Alex Bellos, President - West Elm brand
• Marta Benson, President - the Pottery Barn brand
• Janet M. Hayes, President of Williams-Sonoma Brand
• Jennifer Kellor, President - Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen brands
• Jeff Howie, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer - Pottery Barn Brands
• David Randolph King, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
• Grace M. Puma, Director

Williams-Sonoma's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Blackhill Capital Inc. (4.65%), BTIM Corp. (0.53%), Marathon Asset Management LLP (0.41%), Factory Mutual Insurance Co. (0.33%), Advisors Capital Management LLC (0.19%) and Grimes & Company Inc. (0.15%). Company insiders that own Williams-Sonoma stock include Anthony Greener, James W Jr Brett, Janet Hayes, Julie Whalen, Laura Alber and Pat Connolly. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Williams-Sonoma.

Williams-Sonoma's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BTIM Corp., Factory Mutual Insurance Co., Renaissance Investment Group LLC, Bank of Montreal Can, Aperio Group LLC, Roanoke Asset Management Corp NY, Winslow Evans & Crocker Inc. and Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC ADV. Company insiders that have sold Williams-Sonoma stock in the last year include James W Jr Brett, Janet Hayes and Laura Alber. View Insider Buying and Selling for Williams-Sonoma.

Williams-Sonoma's stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Marathon Asset Management LLP, CWM LLC, Kempner Capital Management Inc., Blackhill Capital Inc., Sprott Inc., Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP, Advisors Capital Management LLC and Ledyard National Bank. View Insider Buying and Selling for Williams-Sonoma.

Shares of Williams-Sonoma can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Williams-Sonoma stock can currently be purchased for approximately $45.16.