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With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the nearly $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas... Show more

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Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Q4 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Recap: EPS Beats, Revenue Misses Amid Tariff Pressures

Key Takeaways

  • Williams-Sonoma reported Q4 fiscal 2025 diluted EPS of $3.04, beating consensus estimates of $2.89 by 5.2%.
  • Net revenues totaled $2.36 billion, missing estimates of $2.40 billion but with comparable brand revenue up 3.2% year over year on a normalized basis.
  • Full-year fiscal 2025 delivered record diluted EPS of $8.84, up 0.6% from prior year, with net revenues up 1.2% to $7.81 billion.
  • Q4 operating margin reached 20.3%, down 120 basis points year over year due to fewer weeks and tariffs, but showed improvement when normalized.
  • Board approved 15% quarterly dividend increase to $0.76 per share; returned $1.2 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2025.
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance: net revenue growth of 2.7%-6.7%, comps 2%-6%, operating margin 17.5%-18.1% amid ongoing tariffs.

Earnings Context and Why It Matters

Williams-Sonoma's Q4 fiscal 2025 results, covering the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2026, cap a year of resilient performance in a challenging home goods sector marked by softening demand and tariff headwinds. As a leader in premium home furnishings with brands like Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm, the company has gained market share through digital innovation and supply chain efficiencies. Investors watch these earnings closely for signals on consumer spending resilience, margin discipline amid rising costs, and strategic capital returns. Strong profitability despite revenue pressures underscores operational strength, while fiscal 2026 guidance highlights tariff risks in a macro environment without assumed housing recovery.

Earnings Expectations or Reported Results

Williams-Sonoma reported Q4 fiscal 2025 net revenues of $2.36 billion, down 4.3% year over year due to one fewer week compared to prior year's 14-week quarter, missing consensus estimates of $2.40 billion. Comparable brand revenue rose 3.2%, reflecting strength in Williams Sonoma (+7.2%) and West Elm (+4.8%), offset by Pottery Barn weakness. Diluted EPS came in at $3.04, surpassing expectations of $2.89 and prior-year $3.28 (also normalized for weeks). Operating margin was 20.3%, impacted by lower merchandise margins and occupancy deleverage from tariffs, but supply chain gains provided offsets. Gross margin stood at 46.9%. For full fiscal 2025, revenues grew 1.2% to $7.81 billion with 3.5% comps and record EPS of $8.84. Fiscal 2026 guidance projects net revenue growth of 2.7%-6.7%, comps of 2%-6%, and operating margin of 17.5%-18.1%, factoring front-loaded tariff effects.

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Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment

Following the March 18, 2026 release, Williams-Sonoma shares rose about 1% to $184.10, trading in a range of $181-$194.81 on elevated volume of over 3 million shares. The EPS beat and dividend hike outweighed the revenue miss, with positive sentiment around normalized comp growth, record annual EPS, and confident guidance despite tariffs. Pre-market dips reflected initial revenue concerns, but intraday gains signal investor approval of cost controls and $1.2 billion in shareholder returns.

Forward Outlook and Key Factors to Monitor

Williams-Sonoma enters fiscal 2026 with robust liquidity ($1.0 billion cash, no debt) and a $1.3 billion share repurchase authorization, supporting ongoing capital returns amid guided 2%-6% comp growth. Tariff persistence—Sections 232, 301, and 122—poses front-half margin pressure, assumed unreimbursed and potentially extended post-July 2026, necessitating vigilant supply chain management. Brand performance varies: monitor Williams Sonoma and West Elm momentum versus Pottery Barn recovery, alongside retail (up 6.4% FY2025) versus e-commerce mix (65%+ of sales). Inventory levels at $1.46 billion warrant attention for optimization. Broader catalysts include potential housing market stabilization, B2B expansion, and new store investments. Operating margin guidance of 17.5%-18.1% hinges on gross margin stability (targeting efficiencies to counter merchandise and occupancy costs) and SG&A discipline. Long-term, mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth and mid-teens margins remain targets, driven by digital-first strategies and market share gains in premium home goods.

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WSM in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on May 21, 2026

WSM moved above its 50-day moving average on May 21, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 39 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on May 21, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WSM as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for WSM just turned positive on May 21, 2026. Looking at past instances where WSM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 51 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The 10-day moving average for WSM crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on May 28, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The 50-day moving average for WSM moved above the 200-day moving average on June 16, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WSM advanced for three days, in of 311 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 255 cases where WSM Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for WSM moved out of overbought territory on June 17, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 45 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 6 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WSM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

WSM broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 11, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 89, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WSM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: WSM's P/B Ratio (14.245) is slightly higher than the industry average of (4.724). P/E Ratio (25.343) is within average values for comparable stocks, (29.482). WSM's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.975) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (1.344). Dividend Yield (0.012) settles around the average of (0.029) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.497) is also within normal values, averaging (1.280).

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WSM paid dividends on May 22, 2026

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А dividend of $0.76 per share was paid with a record date of May 22, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of April 17, 2026. Read more...
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Industry description

The specialty stores sector includes companies dedicated to the sale of retail products focused on a single product category, such as clothing, carpet, books, or office supplies. A specialty store could face intense competition from big-box departmental chains, and therefore offering an adequate collection of the product type it specializes in is key in maintaining/growing its market.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Specialty Stores Industry is 4.03B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 4.65K to 52.32B. ANCTF holds the highest valuation in this group at 52.32B. The lowest valued company is SIMPQ at 4.65K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Specialty Stores Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 7%, and the average quarterly price growth was 4%. LESL experienced the highest price growth at 29%, while CGTL experienced the biggest fall at -23%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Specialty Stores Industry was 5%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 11% and the average quarterly volume growth was 212%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 48
P/E Growth Rating: 62
Price Growth Rating: 52
SMR Rating: 67
Profit Risk Rating: 88
Seasonality Score: 22 (-100 ... +100)
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a multi-channel specialty retailer

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Specialty Stores
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3250 Van Ness Avenue
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+1 415 421-7900
Employees
19300
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https://www.williams-sonomainc.com
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Q4 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Recap: EPS Beats, Revenue Misses Amid Tariff Pressures