Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Given New $186.00 Price Target at Barclays

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) had its target price boosted by Barclays from $180.00 to $186.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an equal weight rating on the specialty retailer’s stock.

WSM has been the subject of several other reports. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Williams-Sonoma from $188.00 to $208.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Williams-Sonoma from $250.00 to $225.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Williams-Sonoma from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Zelman & Associates upgraded Williams-Sonoma from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $205.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Evercore set a $215.00 target price on Williams-Sonoma in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $209.56.

Williams-Sonoma Price Performance

WSM stock opened at $178.31 on Friday. Williams-Sonoma has a 1-year low of $130.07 and a 1-year high of $222.00. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $203.61 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $194.88. The company has a market capitalization of $21.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.15, a PEG ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 1.64.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $3.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.90 by $0.14. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 13.94% and a return on equity of 51.45%. The firm had revenue of $2.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.41 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.28 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Williams-Sonoma will post 8.36 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Williams-Sonoma Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 17th will be given a $0.76 dividend. This represents a $3.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 17th. This is an increase from Williams-Sonoma’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.66. Williams-Sonoma’s payout ratio is presently 29.83%.

Insider Activity at Williams-Sonoma

In related news, EVP Karalyn Yearout sold 767 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.16, for a total transaction of $157,357.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 13,236 shares in the company, valued at $2,715,497.76. The trade was a 5.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Laura Alber sold 35,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $207.39, for a total transaction of $7,258,650.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 806,537 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $167,267,708.43. The trade was a 4.16% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 55,767 shares of company stock valued at $11,076,808. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Williams-Sonoma

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WSM. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in Williams-Sonoma by 22.4% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,742 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $1,248,000 after buying an additional 1,236 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma during the fourth quarter worth about $227,000. Woodline Partners LP purchased a new stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma during the first quarter worth about $1,644,000. Allworth Financial LP increased its holdings in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 55.9% during the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 678 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $111,000 after acquiring an additional 243 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Creative Planning increased its holdings in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 9.9% during the second quarter. Creative Planning now owns 33,030 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $5,396,000 after acquiring an additional 2,966 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.29% of the company’s stock.

More Williams-Sonoma News

Here are the key news stories impacting Williams-Sonoma this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and upbeat guidance — WSM reported $3.04 GAAP EPS (above estimates) and provided a constructive fiscal‑2026 outlook that reassured investors about margins and comps. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase — The board approved a ~15% quarterly dividend raise to $0.76, signaling confidence in cash flow and returning capital to shareholders. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness from some firms — TD Cowen reiterated/maintained a Buy and several firms (RBC, others) raised targets after the quarter, providing upside case support. Read More. and Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Small analyst target lift but cautious rating — Barclays raised its target to $186 but kept an “equal weight” rating, implying only modest upside from current levels. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss and YoY decline — Net sales of $2.36B missed consensus (~$2.41B) and were down year‑over‑year, which tempers enthusiasm despite the EPS beat. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs and margin pressure remain a risk — Management cited tariffs and cost pressures that compress margins even as the company mitigates much of the impact; this remains a watch‑item for investors. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — CEO Laura Alber sold 20,000 shares (~$3.66M), a modest reduction in her stake that some investors view as a cautionary signal. Read More.

About Williams-Sonoma

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc is a specialty retailer focused on the home and culinary markets, best known for premium cookware, kitchen tools and home furnishings. The company traces its roots to a single cookware store founded by Chuck Williams in 1956 in Sonoma, California, and has evolved into a multi‑brand home furnishings and housewares business. Its merchandise mix spans cookware and kitchen electrics, tabletop and food prep items, furniture, bedding, lighting and decorative accessories designed for both everyday use and higher‑end interiors.

The company operates a portfolio of consumer brands that target distinct segments of the home market.