Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Given “Outperform” Rating at Royal Bank Of Canada

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating restated by stock analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $260.00 price target on the specialty retailer’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price target indicates a potential upside of 6.37% from the company’s current price.

A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on WSM. Barclays set a $190.00 price objective on shares of Williams-Sonoma and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Bank of America reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $261.00 target price (up from $250.00) on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report on Monday. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $270.00 price target (up from $250.00) on shares of Williams-Sonoma 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 report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Credit Suisse Group set a $261.00 price objective on Williams-Sonoma in a research report on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $242.68.

Williams-Sonoma Price Performance

Shares of NYSE WSM traded up $7.00 during trading on Thursday, hitting $244.43. The stock had a trading volume of 175,399 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,136,534. Williams-Sonoma has a 12 month low of $165.51 and a 12 month high of $254.89. The company has a market capitalization of $28.78 billion, a PE ratio of 27.34, a PEG ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.50. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $233.11 and a two-hundred day moving average of $208.18.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The specialty retailer reported $2.10 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.93 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.00 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that Williams-Sonoma will post 9.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Karalyn Yearout sold 1,112 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 21,717 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,962,117.33. This represents a 4.87% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 3,156 shares of company stock valued at $738,699 in the last 90 days. 1.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Williams-Sonoma

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in WSM. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Williams-Sonoma in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp increased 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. MidFirst Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Ballast Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma in the 1st quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Millstone Evans Group LLC raised its stake in Williams-Sonoma by 229.4% in the first quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 168 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. 99.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Williams-Sonoma News

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.

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.