14,040 Shares in Williams-Sonoma, Inc. $WSM Acquired by Stonebridge Capital Management Inc.

Stonebridge Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm acquired 14,040 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,273,000. Williams-Sonoma accounts for about 1.6% of Stonebridge Capital Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st largest holding.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd raised its position in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 1,844.3% during the 1st quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 47,733 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $8,703,000 after buying an additional 45,278 shares in the last quarter. Little House Capital LLC purchased a new position in Williams-Sonoma in the first quarter worth $801,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in Williams-Sonoma by 5,019.6% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 89,388 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $15,964,000 after acquiring an additional 87,642 shares during the last quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new position in Williams-Sonoma in the fourth quarter valued at $1,173,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its position in Williams-Sonoma by 23.8% during the fourth quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 294,598 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $52,612,000 after purchasing an additional 56,578 shares in the last quarter. 99.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Williams-Sonoma Stock Performance

NYSE:WSM opened at $237.88 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $28.01 billion, a PE ratio of 26.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.50. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $165.51 and a fifty-two week high of $254.89. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $233.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $208.18.

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

Williams-Sonoma Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 17th were paid a dividend of $0.76 per share. This represents a $3.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 17th. Williams-Sonoma’s dividend payout ratio is 34.04%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Williams-Sonoma

In other news, EVP Karalyn Yearout sold 522 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $246.39, for a total transaction of $128,615.58. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 20,195 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,975,846.05. This represents a 2.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 3,156 shares of company stock worth $738,699 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Williams-Sonoma News Summary

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 approximately $2.05 consensus, while revenue rose 6.7% year over year to $1.96 billion. Comparable brand revenue increased 6.2%, with every brand reportedly posting positive comparable sales. Williams-Sonoma beats Q2 estimates, raises fiscal 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised fiscal 2026 guidance, calling for revenue of $8.2 billion to $8.4 billion, comparable-brand revenue growth of 4.0% to 6.5%, and a non-GAAP operating margin of 17.8% to 18.2%. The higher outlook was described as operational rather than dependent on a tariff refund, which supports investor confidence in the underlying business. Williams-Sonoma Says Outlook Hike Is Operational
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash generation and balance-sheet liquidity add support to the investment case: operating cash flow reached $695.9 million through the first half, while cash and equivalents totaled $1.03 billion. Analysts have maintained generally favorable views, with the stock receiving an average “Moderate Buy” rating and some price-target increases.
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays retained a Hold rating, reflecting caution about the housing market and the sustainability of consumer demand for discretionary home goods despite the earnings beat and raised guidance. Barclays Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Williams-Sonoma
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs pressured adjusted margins, creating a key offset to the sales and earnings strength. Investors may remain concerned that higher import costs could limit future margin expansion, which helps explain why the stock’s reaction has been more measured than the headline beat might suggest. Williams-Sonoma Grew Comps 6.2% and Raised Full-Year Guidance

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WSM has been the subject of a number of research reports. Seaport Research Partners reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report on Friday, August 14th. Evercore set a $240.00 price objective on Williams-Sonoma in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Morgan Stanley set a $210.00 target price on Williams-Sonoma and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays set a $190.00 price target on shares of Williams-Sonoma and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report on Monday, August 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $236.26.

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.