Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM), headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home. With a market cap of $29.4 billion, the company retails cooking and serving equipment, home furnishings, and home accessories through retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce. The multi-channel specialty retailer is expected to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2026 in the near future.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect Williams-Sonoma to report a profit of $2.16 per share on a diluted basis, up 10.2% from $1.96 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
For the full year, analysts expect Williams-Sonoma to report EPS of $9.50, up 7.5% from $8.84 in fiscal 2026. Its EPS is expected to rise 10.3% year over year to $10.48 in fiscal 2028.
WSM stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 12.3% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 29.9% during this period. Similarly, it outperformed the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLY) 4.2% losses over the same time frame.
WSM’s strong performance is underpinned by its growth, fueled by broad-based momentum across all brands, successful collaborations like Emma Chamberlain at West Elm and Hill House Home at Williams Sonoma, and a robust product innovation pipeline. CEO Laura Alber highlighted market share gains driven by strength in both DTC and retail, supported by efficiency gains, moderating tariff pressures, and margin-boosting lower shrink accruals. Furthermore, the company scaled AI-driven personalization tools, such as the Oliver shopping assistant, which generated about 620% revenue jump, while double-digit growth in its B2B segment and high-performing partnerships continue to attract younger demographics and drive full-price selling.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on WSM stock is reasonably bullish, with a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Out of 21 analysts covering the stock, nine advise a “Strong Buy” rating, one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and 11 give a “Hold.” WSM’s average analyst price target is $254.95, indicating a potential upside of 1.8% from the current levels.
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