Williams-Sonoma’s (WSM) “Neutral” Rating Reiterated at Guggenheim

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at Guggenheim in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on WSM. Telsey Advisory Group set a $260.00 price objective on shares of Williams-Sonoma and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $261.00 price target (up from $230.00) on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Argus set a $230.00 target price on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $248.00 target price (up from $200.00) on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report on Friday, August 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $239.16.

Williams-Sonoma Trading Down 0.8%

Williams-Sonoma stock opened at $235.47 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $27.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.55, a P/E/G ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.50. Williams-Sonoma has a 12-month low of $165.51 and a 12-month high of $254.89. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $233.11 and a 200 day moving average of $208.18.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The specialty retailer reported $2.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.08 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $1.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.93 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a return on equity of 53.29% and a net margin of 13.81%.The firm’s revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.00 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that Williams-Sonoma will post 9.38 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Williams-Sonoma

In other news, EVP Karalyn Yearout sold 1,112 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $228.49, for a total transaction of $254,080.88. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 21,717 shares in the company, valued at $4,962,117.33. This represents a 4.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 3,156 shares of company stock worth $738,699. Insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Williams-Sonoma

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma in the second quarter valued at $31,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Williams-Sonoma in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp grew its holdings in Williams-Sonoma by 51.5% during the 4th quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 147 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the period. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma during the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Ballast Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Williams-Sonoma in the 1st quarter valued at $30,000. 99.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Williams-Sonoma

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

• Positive Sentiment: Williams-Sonoma exceeded expectations with adjusted EPS of $2.10 versus the $2.08 consensus and revenue of $1.96 billion versus estimates of $1.93 billion. Revenue increased 6.7% year over year, while GAAP diluted EPS rose 42% to $2.84. Williams-Sonoma quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Comparable brand sales grew 6.2%, with every brand reportedly posting positive comparisons. The broad-based performance outpaced many home-furnishings peers and suggests resilient consumer demand. Williams-Sonoma comparable sales and guidance article
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $8.2 billion-$8.4 billion, above the roughly $8.1 billion analyst estimate. The company now expects comparable brand revenue growth of 4.0%-6.5% and a non-GAAP operating margin of 17.8%-18.2%. Management said the outlook increase reflects operational momentum rather than a tariff refund. Williams-Sonoma outlook increase article
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains generally constructive, with Williams-Sonoma receiving an average “Moderate Buy” rating; however, Barclays maintained a Hold rating, indicating valuation or macroeconomic reservations.
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs reduced adjusted margins despite the earnings beat, creating a risk to profitability if elevated costs persist. Management also continues to cite housing-market weakness as a headwind. Williams-Sonoma tariffs and housing article
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity shows substantially more selling than buying over the past six months, including sales by senior executives. This may weigh on sentiment, although insider sales do not necessarily indicate a change in the company’s operating outlook.

Williams-Sonoma Company Profile

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.