Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Expected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) is expected to be posting its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 18th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.18 per share and revenue of $2.00 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The specialty retailer reported $2.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.08 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.93 billion. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 14.73% and a return on equity of 53.48%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.00 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Williams-Sonoma to post $9.50 EPS for the current fiscal year and $10.48 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Williams-Sonoma Stock Performance

Williams-Sonoma stock opened at $261.29 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $239.76 and its 200-day simple moving average is $216.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $30.77 billion, a PE ratio of 28.98, a PEG ratio of 2.84 and a beta of 1.49. Williams-Sonoma has a 52 week low of $165.51 and a 52 week high of $274.45.

Williams-Sonoma Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 20th. Investors of record on Friday, October 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.76 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 16th. This represents a $3.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Williams-Sonoma’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.12%.

Insider Activity at Williams-Sonoma

In related news, Director Anne A. Finucane sold 794 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $252.14, for a total value of $200,199.16. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 9,404 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,371,124.56. This trade represents a 7.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Jeffrey Howie sold 3,045 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $220.61, for a total transaction of $671,757.45. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 34,138 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,531,184.18. The trade was a 8.19% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 39,361 shares of company stock worth $8,738,903 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

WSM has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings raised Williams-Sonoma from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Monday, August 31st. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $259.00 price target (down from $260.00) on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report on Thursday, October 29th. Telsey Advisory Group set a $260.00 price objective on Williams-Sonoma and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Citigroup increased their price objective on Williams-Sonoma from $252.00 to $275.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, November 6th. Finally, Bank of America restated a “buy” rating and issued a $261.00 price objective (up from $250.00) on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $249.17.

Williams-Sonoma Company Profile

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a specialty retailer focused on home furnishings, kitchenware and related products. Its portfolio includes Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham, with offerings ranging from cookware and furniture to lighting, textiles, décor and gifts. Founded in 1956 by Chuck Williams as a cookware shop in Sonoma, California, the company has grown into a multichannel retailer. It sells through its websites and retail stores, serving customers in North America and select international markets.