Williams-Sonoma Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Williams-Sonoma has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 17.1%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 17% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.8% per year. Williams-Sonoma's return on equity is 57.4%, and it has net margins of 14.5%.
Key information
17.1%
Earnings growth rate
21.3%
EPS growth rate
| Specialty Retail Industry Growth | 26.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.8% |
| Return on equity | 57.4% |
| Net Margin | 14.5% |
| Last Earnings Update | 27 Oct 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
We Like Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Returns And Here's How They're Trending
Dec 16
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Just Recorded A 11% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Nov 22Williams-Sonoma: Lock In Big Trading Gains, Let Profit Run
Nov 20Improved Earnings Required Before Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Shares Find Their Feet
Nov 09Williams-Sonoma: Exceptional Retailer But Lacking A Catalyst
Nov 05Should You Think About Buying Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Now?
Oct 03Williams-Sonoma: Uncertain Near-Term Demand Trend
Sep 05Earnings Beat: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Aug 27Trading Williams-Sonoma: Scary Sales Print, But Monster Margins
Aug 22An Intrinsic Calculation For Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued
Aug 14Why The 40% Return On Capital At Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Should Have Your Attention
Jul 27Williams-Sonoma: Positive Prospects
Jul 27Williams-Sonoma: This Dividend Growth Powerhouse Is Splitting Its Stock
Jul 04Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Dividend Is Being Reduced To $0.57
Jul 04Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $0.57
Jun 19Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) P/E Ratio
Jun 15Williams-Sonoma: Valuation Stretched After Delivering Impressive Q1 Results
Jun 14Wayfair: Sound Fundamental Outlook And Cheap Valuation
Jun 05Williams-Sonoma: Why We Are No Longer Buyers After The Quarterly Results
May 23Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment
May 23Should You Think About Buying Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Now?
May 11Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)
Apr 26Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.13
Apr 09Williams-Sonoma: Growth Could Accelerate In The Coming Quarters
Apr 06Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.13
Mar 26Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Mar 20Williams-Sonoma: I'm Up 437% And Not Selling This Dividend Growth Machine
Mar 15Optimistic Investors Push Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking
Mar 14Williams-Sonoma: A Great Long-Term Opportunity
Feb 26Wayfair: Long Term Drivers Remain Strong
Feb 04Should You Investigate Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) At US$209?
Jan 29There's No Escaping Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) Muted Earnings
Dec 31Williams-Sonoma Stock: Too Far, Too Fast
Dec 15Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Williams-Sonoma makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | 7,528 | 1,095 | 2,143 | 0 |
| 28 Jul 24 | 7,581 | 1,083 | 2,107 | 0 |
| 28 Apr 24 | 7,656 | 1,059 | 2,056 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 24 | 7,751 | 950 | 2,045 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 23 | 7,925 | 950 | 1,965 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 23 | 8,264 | 965 | 2,054 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 23 | 8,539 | 1,030 | 2,126 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 23 | 8,674 | 1,128 | 2,164 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 22 | 8,722 | 1,176 | 2,235 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 22 | 8,577 | 1,174 | 2,229 | 0 |
| 01 May 22 | 8,388 | 1,153 | 2,206 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 22 | 8,246 | 1,126 | 2,179 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 21 | 8,038 | 1,032 | 2,136 | 0 |
| 01 Aug 21 | 7,755 | 985 | 2,002 | 0 |
| 02 May 21 | 7,297 | 873 | 1,826 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 21 | 6,783 | 681 | 1,698 | 0 |
| 01 Nov 20 | 6,334 | 538 | 1,630 | 0 |
| 02 Aug 20 | 6,012 | 411 | 1,615 | 0 |
| 03 May 20 | 5,892 | 339 | 1,653 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 20 | 5,898 | 356 | 1,673 | 0 |
| 03 Nov 19 | 5,891 | 345 | 1,684 | 0 |
| 04 Aug 19 | 5,805 | 352 | 1,668 | 0 |
| 05 May 19 | 5,710 | 341 | 1,664 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 19 | 5,672 | 334 | 1,659 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 18 | 5,515 | 274 | 1,597 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 18 | 5,457 | 264 | 1,551 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 18 | 5,384 | 265 | 1,504 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 18 | 5,292 | 260 | 1,475 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 17 | 5,194 | 308 | 1,434 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 17 | 5,140 | 306 | 1,426 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 17 | 5,098 | 305 | 1,406 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 17 | 5,084 | 305 | 1,405 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 16 | 5,089 | 302 | 1,372 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 16 | 5,075 | 303 | 1,366 | 0 |
| 01 May 16 | 5,043 | 305 | 1,362 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 16 | 4,976 | 310 | 1,356 | 0 |
| 01 Nov 15 | 4,932 | 316 | 1,359 | 0 |
| 02 Aug 15 | 4,843 | 310 | 1,345 | 0 |
| 03 May 15 | 4,755 | 307 | 1,318 | 0 |
| 01 Feb 15 | 4,699 | 309 | 1,303 | 0 |
| 02 Nov 14 | 4,623 | 296 | 1,292 | 0 |
| 03 Aug 14 | 4,531 | 287 | 1,278 | 0 |
| 04 May 14 | 4,474 | 286 | 1,272 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 14 | 4,388 | 279 | 1,252 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: WSM has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: WSM's current net profit margins (14.5%) are higher than last year (12%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: WSM's earnings have grown by 17.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: WSM's earnings growth over the past year (15.2%) is below its 5-year average (17.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: WSM earnings growth over the past year (15.2%) exceeded the Specialty Retail industry -4.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: WSM's Return on Equity (57.4%) is considered outstanding.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/22 10:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/10/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/01/28 |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is covered by 60 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christopher Graja | Argus Research Company |
| Peter Benedict | Baird |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |