Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. While many investors like to look for momen ...

Investors might want to bet on Williams-Sonoma (WSM) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system. Sin ...

Nearly every business related to the housing market has struggled lately. That includes businesses connected to real estate transactions like Redfin and Opendoor Technologies, home improvement retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's, and residential REITs like Invitation Homes. Mortgage rates have remained elevated even as the Federal Reserve has begun lowering its benchmark rates, and existing home sales are well below pre-pandemic levels due to higher mortgage rates and the lock-in effect of low mortgage rat ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 _________________________ _________________________ FORM 10-Q _________________________ (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended October 27, 2024. or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-14077 _________________________ WILLIAMS-SONOM ...

After a move higher of almost 30%, shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. WSM are trading a little lower on Thursday. This is mostly because of two dynamics. One is profit-taking. The second is remorseful buyers taking advantage of the move to exit their losing positions at breakeven.This is why it is our Stock of the Day.The shares gapped higher after the company posted strong earnings. A “gap” occurs when a stock closes at one price and opens the next day at a price that is much higher. As you can see, that was ...

Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) reported solid results for third-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended Oct. 27, 2024), with earnings and net revenues topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate. On a year-over-year basis, the bottom line grew while the top line declined. Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar. The quarterly results reflect the company's focus on operational improvements and its aim of enhancing its customer service and driving margin. However, soft contributions from three of the ...

Facade of Williams Sonoma store with visible signage and interior, City Center Bishop Ranch, San ... [+] Ramon, California, July 10, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Gado via Getty Images Williams-Sonoma stock gained about 27% in Wednesday's trading following the company's Q3 earnings report - taking its total gains so far this year to 76%. The company, which is known for its premium kitchenware and home furnishings, operates multiple retail brands including its eponymous stores, West Elm ...

Key Takeaways William-Sonoma executives are staying away from promotional pricing at a time when some other retailers are cutting prices to attract deal-minded shoppers. The parent of Pottery Barn and West Elm has been backing off discounts for several years. CEO Laura Alber says Williams-Sonoma consumers may be "better off" than others. Williams-Sonoma (WSM) wants to keep promotions in the past. The parent of Pottery Barn, West Elm, and the luxury kitchen retailer Williams-Sonoma is sticking to its yearsol ...

Shares of home-goods retailer Williams-Sonoma (WSM 27.40%) absolutely skyrocketed on Wednesday after the company reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024. As of noon ET, Williams-Sonoma stock was up 31% and hitting all-time highs. Williams-Sonoma is giving back to shareholders Williams-Sonoma stock is now up 77% so far in 2024 and up 100% over the past year. But its full-year revenue is expected to drop 1.5% to 3% compared with 2023 -- hardly what one would expect for a company with a soarin ...

U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index falling by more than 100 points on Wednesday. The Dow traded down 0.27% to 43,153.13 while the NASDAQ fell 0.88% to 18,820.86. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.63% to 5,879.70. Check This Out: Jim Cramer Likes Devon Energy, But Calls Another Stock 'Far Superior' Leading and Lagging Sectors Health care shares rose by 0.7% on Wednesday. In trading on Wednesday, consumer discretionary shares fell by 1.2%. Top Headline The EIA said c ...