Williams-Sonoma Q3 EPS Estimate Lowered by Zacks Research

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) – Zacks Research dropped their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for Williams-Sonoma in a report released on Wednesday, September 10th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the specialty retailer will post earnings of $1.82 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.92. The consensus estimate for Williams-Sonoma’s current full-year earnings is $8.36 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Williams-Sonoma’s Q4 2026 earnings at $2.88 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.81 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.83 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $3.21 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $8.90 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.87 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $1.93 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $9.43 EPS.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Williams-Sonoma from $185.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 28th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Williams-Sonoma from $170.00 to $190.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 25th. Argus set a $212.00 target price on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a research note on Tuesday, September 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Williams-Sonoma from $212.00 to $213.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 28th. Finally, Gordon Haskett raised shares of Williams-Sonoma from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $205.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $199.11.

Williams-Sonoma Price Performance

NYSE:WSM opened at $202.60 on Thursday. Williams-Sonoma has a one year low of $125.33 and a one year high of $219.98. The company has a market cap of $24.67 billion, a PE ratio of 22.29, a PEG ratio of 3.26 and a beta of 1.52. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $189.46 and a 200-day moving average of $171.76.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 27th. The specialty retailer reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.79 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $1.84 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 14.54% and a return on equity of 54.47%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.74 earnings per share. Williams-Sonoma has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Williams-Sonoma

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Maseco LLP bought a new stake in Williams-Sonoma during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 130.8% in the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP lifted its holdings in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 99.0% in the first quarter. Quarry LP now owns 199 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Sentry Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Williams-Sonoma in the first quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Costello Asset Management INC bought a new stake in Williams-Sonoma in the first quarter worth $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.29% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Williams-Sonoma

In other news, CFO Jeffrey Howie sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $168.96, for a total value of $675,840.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 34,388 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,810,196.48. This trade represents a 10.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP David Randolph King sold 17,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $203.60, for a total transaction of $3,563,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 98,560 shares in the company, valued at $20,066,816. This represents a 15.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 51,500 shares of company stock valued at $9,284,240. Company insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Williams-Sonoma Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 22nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 18th were given a dividend of $0.66 per share. This represents a $2.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 18th. Williams-Sonoma’s payout ratio is presently 29.04%.

Williams-Sonoma Company Profile

Williams-Sonoma, Inc operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home. It offers cooking, dining, and entertaining products, such as cookware, tools, electrics, cutlery, tabletop and bar, outdoor, furniture, and a library of cookbooks under the Williams Sonoma Home brand, as well as home furnishings and decorative accessories under the Williams Sonoma lifestyle brand; and furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, table essentials, and decorative accessories under the Pottery Barn brand.