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 17.1% 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 Growth26.6%
Revenue growth rate5.8%
Return on equity57.4%
Net Margin14.5%
Last Earnings Update27 Oct 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Williams-Sonoma: Lock In Big Trading Gains, Let Profit Run

Nov 20

Improved Earnings Required Before Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Shares Find Their Feet

Nov 09
Improved Earnings Required Before Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Shares Find Their Feet

Williams-Sonoma: Exceptional Retailer But Lacking A Catalyst

Nov 05

Should You Think About Buying Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Now?

Oct 03
Should You Think About Buying Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Now?

Williams-Sonoma: Uncertain Near-Term Demand Trend

Sep 05

Earnings Beat: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Aug 27
Earnings Beat: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Trading Williams-Sonoma: Scary Sales Print, But Monster Margins

Aug 22

An Intrinsic Calculation For Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued

Aug 14
An Intrinsic Calculation For Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued

Why The 40% Return On Capital At Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Should Have Your Attention

Jul 27
Why The 40% Return On Capital At Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Should Have Your Attention

Williams-Sonoma: Positive Prospects

Jul 27

Williams-Sonoma: This Dividend Growth Powerhouse Is Splitting Its Stock

Jul 04

Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Dividend Is Being Reduced To $0.57

Jul 04
Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Dividend Is Being Reduced To $0.57

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $0.57

Jun 19
Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $0.57

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) P/E Ratio

Jun 15
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) P/E Ratio

Williams-Sonoma: Valuation Stretched After Delivering Impressive Q1 Results

Jun 14

Wayfair: Sound Fundamental Outlook And Cheap Valuation

Jun 05

Williams-Sonoma: Why We Are No Longer Buyers After The Quarterly Results

May 23

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment

May 23
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment

Should You Think About Buying Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Now?

May 11
Should You Think About Buying Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Now?

Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)

Apr 26
Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.13

Apr 09
Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.13

Williams-Sonoma: Growth Could Accelerate In The Coming Quarters

Apr 06

Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.13

Mar 26
Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.13

Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Mar 20
Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:WSM) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Williams-Sonoma: I'm Up 437% And Not Selling This Dividend Growth Machine

Mar 15

Optimistic Investors Push Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking

Mar 14
Optimistic Investors Push Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking

Williams-Sonoma: A Great Long-Term Opportunity

Feb 26

Wayfair: Long Term Drivers Remain Strong

Feb 04

Should You Investigate Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) At US$209?

Jan 29
Should You Investigate Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) At US$209?

There's No Escaping Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) Muted Earnings

Dec 31
There's No Escaping Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSM) Muted Earnings

Williams-Sonoma Stock: Too Far, Too Fast

Dec 15

Williams-Sonoma: Cash Flow Weaker Than It Seems

Nov 14

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Williams-Sonoma makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:WSM Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
27 Oct 247,5281,0952,1360
28 Jul 247,5811,0832,1070
28 Apr 247,6561,0592,0560
28 Jan 247,7519502,0450
29 Oct 237,9259501,9890
30 Jul 238,2649652,0540
30 Apr 238,5391,0302,1260
29 Jan 238,6741,1282,1640
30 Oct 228,7221,1762,2350
31 Jul 228,5771,1742,2290
01 May 228,3881,1532,2060
30 Jan 228,2461,1262,1790
31 Oct 218,0381,0322,1360
01 Aug 217,7559852,0020
02 May 217,2978731,8260
31 Jan 216,7836811,6980
01 Nov 206,3345381,6300
02 Aug 206,0124111,6150
03 May 205,8923391,6530
02 Feb 205,8983561,6730
03 Nov 195,8913451,6840
04 Aug 195,8053521,6680
05 May 195,7103411,6640
03 Feb 195,6723341,6590
28 Oct 185,5152741,5970
29 Jul 185,4572641,5510
29 Apr 185,3842651,5040
28 Jan 185,2922601,4750
29 Oct 175,1943081,4340
30 Jul 175,1403061,4260
30 Apr 175,0983051,4060
29 Jan 175,0843051,4050
30 Oct 165,0893021,3720
31 Jul 165,0753031,3660
01 May 165,0433051,3620
31 Jan 164,9763101,3560
01 Nov 154,9323161,3590
02 Aug 154,8433101,3450
03 May 154,7553071,3180
01 Feb 154,6993091,3030
02 Nov 144,6232961,2920
03 Aug 144,5312871,2780
04 May 144,4742861,2720
02 Feb 144,3882791,2520

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 -5.9%.


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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