Reading the tape
NYSE: WSM
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
Market Cap
$21.42B
52w High
$222.00
52w Low
$147.39
P/E
19.70
Volume
922.56K
Outstanding Shares
119.02M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Mixed / unclearLow confidence
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
1Y Price: 15.51%Revenue (TTM): 1.24%FCF (TTM): -7.1%P/FCF: 90th pct
What changed
The stock rose 15.51% over the last year. Revenue grew 1.24% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 18.46% to 18.13%. Free cash flow declined 7.1% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 18.13%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 1.24% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home.
CEOLaura J. Alber
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Employees19,600
IPO dateJul 7, 1983
Valuation
Forward P/E—
EV/EBITDA16.05
Enterprise value$26.43B
Stock splits
Jul 9, 2024↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
May 10, 2002↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
May 18, 1998↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
Sep 27, 1994↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Feb 22, 1994↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Jul 2, 1990↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Jun 29, 1989↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Jun 27, 1986↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Profitability & growth
Revenue growth-4.27%
Gross margin46.15%▼0.65%vs FY2025
Operating margin18.13%▼2.22%vs FY2025
ROE52.26%▼0.49%vs FY2025
Analyst consensus
RatingHold
Target price$200.25▲11.26%
16
Buy
34
Hold
6
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
May 28, 2026
Q2 FY26 · EPS est $1.80 · Revenue est $1.8B
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Dividends
$2.74/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 19yrSafeWSM pays a dividend with a 1.52% dividend yield, 19 consecutive years of growth, growing at 20.8% annually, covered 3.3× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.52%
Annual Div / Share
$2.74
5yr CAGR
+20.8%
Doubles every ~3.7yr
Payout Ratio
29.08%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+19.15%
5yr CAGR
+20.8%
10yr CAGR
+14.46%
Dividend Safety
10/10Safe
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
YearAnnual DivYoY
2026$2.74+15.6%
2025$2.37+23.8%
2024$1.92+18.2%
2023$1.62+16.1%
2022$1.40+31.0%
2021$1.06+10.9%
2020$0.96+8.5%
Income Projection
Invest
$
Growth rate:
Reinvest dividends
Today
$15/yr
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$27/yr+76%
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$47/yr+211%
$4/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$15/yr $1/mo | $27/yr+76% $2/mo | $47/yr+211% $4/mo |
Long-range projections use a capped 12% annual growth assumption.
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.52% → 4.73% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
WSM has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.3× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 20.8% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.