Williams-Sonoma Stock Forecast, Price & News

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williams-Sonoma a buy right now?

20 Wall Street 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 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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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Williams-Sonoma?

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When is Williams-Sonoma's next earnings date?

Williams-Sonoma is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 18th 2021.
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How were Williams-Sonoma's earnings last quarter?

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 24th. The specialty retailer reported $3.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.55 by $0.69. The specialty retailer earned $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.80 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 12.70% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 65.88%. Williams-Sonoma's revenue for the quarter was up 30.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.80 EPS.
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How has Williams-Sonoma's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Williams-Sonoma's stock was trading at $50.98 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, WSM shares have increased by 271.9% and is now trading at $189.58.
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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 Wednesday, August 25th. Investors of record on Friday, October 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.71 per share on Friday, November 26th. This represents a $2.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.50%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 21st. This is a boost 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 $2.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.29%. Williams-Sonoma has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Williams-Sonoma is 26.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Williams-Sonoma will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.06% 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 issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, September, 22nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $10 billion-$10 billion.

What price target have analysts set for WSM?

20 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Williams-Sonoma's stock. Their forecasts range from $95.00 to $220.00. On average, they expect Williams-Sonoma's stock price to reach $176.30 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.0%.
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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
• 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), The 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), The 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.21%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.15%), Thomas Story & Son LLC (0.07%), Dixon Hubard Feinour & Brown Inc. VA (0.07%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.07%) and Manning & Napier Group LLC (0.05%). 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 Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, QV Investors Inc., Thomas Story & Son LLC, Hennessy Advisors Inc., Private Advisor Group LLC, Manning & Napier Group LLC, Strs Ohio, and Cascade Investment Advisors 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 institutional investors are buying Williams-Sonoma stock?

WSM stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Telos Capital Management Inc., Pacer Advisors Inc., Bangor Savings Bank, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Bellecapital International Ltd., First Dallas Securities Inc., Breiter Capital Management Inc., and Exchange Traded Concepts LLC. 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 $189.58.

How much money does Williams-Sonoma make?

Williams-Sonoma has a market capitalization of $14.10 billion and generates $6.78 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $680.71 million in net income (profit) each year or $9.04 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 or via email at [email protected].