Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) Stock Price & Analysis
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) closed at USD 260.8 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.95% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 253.32; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 252.8–261.09 on volume of 1,101,555 shares. Market capitalization is $30.72B, with a 52-week range of USD 165.51–261.11 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
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Key facts (WSM)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 2, 2026): revenue $8.01B, net income $1.18B (14.7% margin), free cash flow $1.34B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 26.1x (avg 19.6x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.48 on a 1–5 scale) (23 analysts), mean target USD 248.45 (range 151–286).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +40.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +202.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-18, EPS estimate USD 2.2, revenue estimate $2.00B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WSM)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.25B | $8.67B | $7.75B | $7.71B | $7.81B | $8.01B |
| Gross profit | $3.63B | $3.68B | $3.30B | $3.58B | $3.60B | — |
| Operating income | $1.45B | $1.50B | $1.24B | $1.43B | $1.42B | $1.54B |
| Net income | $1.13B | $1.13B | $950M | $1.13B | $1.09B | $1.18B |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.38 | $8.16 | $7.28 | $8.79 | $8.84 | — |
| Free cash flow | $1.14B | $699M | $1.49B | $1.14B | $1.06B | $1.34B |
| Gross margin | 44.0% | 42.4% | 42.6% | 46.5% | 46.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 17.6% | 17.3% | 16.1% | 18.5% | 18.1% | 19.2% |
| Net margin | 13.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% | 14.6% | 13.9% | 14.7% |
| Revenue growth | +21.6% | +5.2% | -10.6% | -0.5% | +1.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $850M | $367M | $1.26B | $1.21B | $1.02B | — |
Fiscal years end Feb. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 2, 2026) (WSM)
P/E 26.1x · P/S 3.8x · P/FCF 22.9x · P/B 14.3x · FCF yield 4.37% · Earnings yield 3.84% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.09% · Buyback yield (TTM) 2.78%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Feb 2026 23.3x, Feb 2025 22.1x, Jan 2024 13.3x.
Analysts (WSM)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.48 on a 1–5 scale), 23 analysts; mean target USD 248.45 (low 151, high 286).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $259 → $286 |
| 2026-10-20 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $240 → $255 |
| 2026-09-09 | Evercore ISI Group | Target lowered | In-Line | $245 → $240 |
| 2026-09-02 | Argus Research | Target raised | Buy | $230 → $250 |
| 2026-08-27 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $248 → $252 |
| 2026-08-27 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $190 → $247 |
| 2026-08-27 | RBC Capital | Reiterated | Outperform | $260 |
| 2026-08-27 | Guggenheim | Reiterated | Neutral | |
| 2026-08-27 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $210 → $240 |
| 2026-08-27 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $240 → $245 |
| 2026-08-27 | Keybanc | Target raised | Overweight | $250 → $270 |
| 2026-08-24 | B of A Securities | Target raised | Buy | $250 → $261 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WSM)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +40.6% | +202.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +40.8% | +24.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 32.9% | 42.5% |
| Max drawdown | -23.3% (Feb 2026→May 2026) | -49.3% (Nov 2021→May 2022) |
WSM revenue by business segment (quarter ended Aug 2, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable | $1.96B | 100.0% | +6.7% |
| — Pottery Barn (part of Reportable) | $770.8M | 39.3% | +6.4% |
| — West Elm (part of Reportable) | $496.3M | 25.3% | +5.9% |
| — Pottery Barn Kids and Teen (part of Reportable) | $297.4M | 15.2% | +3.7% |
| — Williams Sonoma (part of Reportable) | $268.8M | 13.7% | +7.9% |
| — Other (part of Reportable) | $126.4M | 6.5% | +17.3% |
| Total revenue | $1.96B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
WSM company outlook (results filed Aug 26, 2026)
- “EX-99.1 2 exhibit991fy2026q2earnings.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announces strong second quarter 2026 results Q2 comparable brand revenue +6.2% GAAP operating margin of 22.9%; non-GAAP operating margin of 17.3% GAAP diluted EPS of $2.84; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.10 Raises full-year 2026 outlook San Francisco, CA, August 26, 2026 – Williams-Sonoma, Inc.”
- “As of August 2, 2026, we deferred $29.3 million of the tariff refund income as a reduction of merchandise inventories, which we anticipate recognizing as a reduction to cost of goods sold in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.”
- “Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements in the quotes of our President and Chief Executive Officer, our fiscal year 2026 outlook and long-term financial targets, and statements regarding our industry trends and business strategies.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
WSM analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $2.20 | $2.13 | +3.4% | $2.00B | 12 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $3.29 | $3.30 | -0.4% | $2.51B | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jan 2027) | $9.89 | $9.38 | +5.4% | $8.27B | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jan 2028) | $10.51 | $10.25 | +2.5% | $8.71B | 13 |
WSM options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±10.3% (±$26.85) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 18, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±6.8% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 45.8% | ±10.3% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 41.2% | ±13.0% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 38.4% | ±14.8% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 38.1% | ±17.3% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 39.7% | ±20.1% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 39.2% | ±23.5% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 39.8% | ±25.3% |
| Sep 17, 2027 | 329 | 40.0% | ±29.8% |
30-day implied volatility 44.8% vs 26.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.51. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC)
| Price | USD 260.8 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.95% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 253.32 |
| Open | USD 252.34 |
| Day Range | USD 252.8 – 261.09 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 165.51 – 261.11 |
| Volume | 1,101,555 shares |
| Market Cap | $30.72B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WSM)
Nexqual's technical model rates WSM "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 73.31 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 235.02) |
| MACD | 6.48 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (WSM)
Wall Street analysts rate WSM "Buy" based on 23 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 248.45 (range USD 151–286), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 23 |
| Mean Target | USD 248.45 |
| High Target | USD 286 |
| Low Target | USD 151 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 11 / 1 |
Earnings (WSM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-18 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.18 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.00B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 2.84 vs est 2.06 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 1.93 vs est 1.8 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 3.04 vs est 2.91 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 1.96 vs est 1.87 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WSM)
| Total Revenue | $8.01B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.70% |
| Gross Margin | +45.69% |
| Operating Margin | +17.27% |
| Profit Margin | +14.73% |
| ROE | +54.96% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.71 |
| Current Ratio | 1.45 |
| Total Cash | $1.03B |
| Total Debt | $1.53B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $1.34B (16.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WSM)
Nexqual rates Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.2% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 46%, operating 17% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $1.03B cash vs $1.53B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $1.34B (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), 17% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 55%, ROA 16.6% |
Ownership (WSM)
| Insider Ownership | +1.09% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.58% |
| Shares Outstanding | 117.78M |
| Float | 116.27M |
| Short % of Float | +4.69% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
Leadership (WSM)
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is led by Laura J. Alber, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Laura J. Alber |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Jeffrey E. Howie |
| Chief Technology & Digital Officer | Sameer Hassan |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Abby Teisch |
| President of Stores & Customer Care | Vicki D. McWilliams |
Major Backers & Investors (WSM)
Notable institutional backers of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. include Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, Blackhill Capital, Inc., First Trust Advisors LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Aristotle Capital Management, LLC | 9.39% |
| Blackhill Capital, Inc. | 6.52% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.37% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 1.96% |
| NORGES BANK | 1.49% |
| Invesco | 1.43% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.79% |
| BlackRock | 9.67% |
| State Street | 5.02% |
| Geode Capital | 3.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
From Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- As of February 1, 2026, we also own approximately 380 patents in connection with certain product designs, inventions and proprietary technology.
- Our in-house design capabilities and vertically integrated sourcing organization allow us to deliver high-quality, lasting products at competitive prices.
- Consistent with our published privacy policies, we leverage our proprietary customer file, which is a unified view of customers across our brands and channels, for digital, email and catalog marketing purposes, augmented by models developed by our in-house marketing and data analytics teams.
- Collectively, the intellectual property rights and proprietary technology that we hold are of material importance to us.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our business is subject to evolving corporate governance and public disclosure regulations and expectations that could expose us to numerous risks.
- We may be subject to legal proceedings that could result in costly litigation, require significant amounts of management time and result in the diversion of significant operational resources.
- Our suppliers may fail to meet our quality control standards and test protocols or may fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, which could result in delays or a product recall and could damage our reputation and negatively affect our operations and financial results.
- Changes to accounting rules or regulations may adversely affect our operating results.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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