Williams-Sonoma Shares Slide 1.6% with 11.9% EPS Outlook Cut
Williams-Sonoma shares fell 1.62% to close at $196.34, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.78% gain while losing 7.61% over the past month compared to a 6.17% drop in the Retail-Wholesale sector. Analysts project Q1 EPS of $2.89 (down 11.9% YoY) on $2.4 billion revenue (-2.5% YoY).
1. Recent Share Performance
In the latest trading session, Williams-Sonoma closed at $196.34 after a 1.62% drop, lagging the S&P 500’s 0.78% gain, the Dow’s 0.49% rise and the Nasdaq’s 1.29% advance. Over the past month, shares have fallen 7.61%, versus a 6.17% decline in the broader Retail-Wholesale sector and a 1.33% drop in the S&P 500.
2. Earnings Projections
Consensus estimates for the upcoming quarter call for EPS of $2.89, reflecting an 11.89% year-over-year decrease, and revenue of $2.4 billion, down 2.49% from the same period last year. For the full fiscal year, analysts foresee earnings of $8.70 per share (–1.02%) on revenue of $7.86 billion (+1.91%).
3. Valuation and Analyst Rankings
Williams-Sonoma trades at a forward P/E of 21.93, above the industry average of 20.17, and carries a PEG ratio of 2.99 versus the sector’s 1.84. The company holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while its industry sits in the bottom 22% of Zacks Industry Rankings at 193 out of over 250 groups.