Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) had its target price lifted by Barclays from $180.00 to $186.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “equal weight” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. Barclays‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 3.20% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other brokerages also recently issued reports on WSM. Evercore set a $215.00 price target on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price objective on Williams-Sonoma from $235.00 to $225.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group upped their target price on Williams-Sonoma from $175.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on Williams-Sonoma from $206.00 to $214.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $220.00 price target on shares of Williams-Sonoma in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Williams-Sonoma currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $209.56.

Williams-Sonoma Stock Performance

Shares of WSM traded down $2.36 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $180.23. The company had a trading volume of 370,844 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,125,687. The company has a market capitalization of $21.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.47, a P/E/G ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 1.64. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $204.03 and its 200 day simple moving average is $194.95. Williams-Sonoma has a 1-year low of $130.07 and a 1-year high of $222.00.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $3.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.90 by $0.14. Williams-Sonoma had a net margin of 13.94% and a return on equity of 51.45%. The business had revenue of $2.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.41 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.28 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Williams-Sonoma will post 8.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Williams-Sonoma

In other news, CEO Laura Alber sold 35,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.39, for a total value of $7,258,650.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 806,537 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $167,267,708.43. This represents a 4.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Karalyn Yearout sold 767 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $205.16, for a total value of $157,357.72. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 13,236 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,715,497.76. This trade represents a 5.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 55,767 shares of company stock valued at $11,076,808. 1.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Williams-Sonoma

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Williams-Sonoma in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. True Wealth Design LLC increased its position in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 111.8% during the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 144 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 76 shares during the period. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp increased its position in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 51.5% during the fourth quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 147 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 50 shares during the period. MidFirst Bank bought a new position in Williams-Sonoma during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Finally, DV Equities LLC bought a new position in Williams-Sonoma during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. 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: Q4 earnings beat and healthy margins — WSM reported $3.04 GAAP EPS vs. ~ $2.90 consensus and emphasized industry‑leading profitability and operating leverage, which supports upside in the stock. Earnings Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised 15% — Board approved a quarterly dividend increase to $0.76 (ex‑div Apr 17), signaling confidence in cash flow and supporting income‑oriented investors. Dividend Article
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and raised targets — RBC Capital raised its target (and other shops like Royal Bank of Canada raised theirs); TD Cowen reiterated/maintained a Buy, reinforcing upside case. RBC / TD Cowen
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance is constructive but execution‑dependent — Management guided to mid‑single‑digit revenue and comp growth for FY26 and a margin target near ~17.8%, which reassures but requires execution vs. a tough consumer backdrop. WSJ: Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary highlights share gains and strategic initiatives — Coverage notes market‑share gains, continued digital/B2B expansion and buyback capacity, which are longer‑term positives but not immediate catalysts. Deep Dive
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss and YoY sales decline — Q4 revenue of $2.36B missed consensus (~$2.41B) and was down ~4% YoY, a top‑line drag that tempers the EPS beat. Revenue Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs and margin pressure remain a risk — Analysts and company commentary point to tariff costs and some gross/operating margin compression that could weigh on future profit growth if costs persist. Tariff/Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — CEO Laura Alber sold 20,000 shares (~$3.66M) in mid‑March; while not unusually large for an executive, insider sales can create short‑term investor caution. SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Some analyst price‑target trims — A few shops trimmed targets after digging into comps and calendar/comp distortions, introducing near‑term downside risk despite a constructive consensus. Analyst Revisions

Williams-Sonoma Company Profile

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.