Williams-Sonoma(WSM) - 2026 Q1 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - Net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased by $69.8 million or 4.2%, with comparable brand revenue growth of 3.4%[81] - Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.85, a decrease from $1.99 in the same quarter of fiscal 2024[85] - Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $765.8 million, representing 44.3% of net revenues, down from 47.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2024[96] - Gross profit decreased by $29.4 million, or 3.7%, with gross margin declining to 44.3% from 47.9% year-over-year[97] - Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) decreased by $3.0 million, or 0.6%, with SG&A as a percentage of net revenues decreasing to 27.5% from 28.8%[100] - The effective tax rate increased to 23.0% from 21.8% year-over-year, primarily due to lower excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation[101] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $118.9 million, down from $226.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024[115] Brand Performance - Pottery Barn, the largest brand, achieved comparable brand revenue growth of 2.0%, while Pottery Barn Kids and Teen brands saw growth of 3.8%[82] - The Williams Sonoma brand experienced a significant growth of 7.3% in comparable brand revenue, driven by strong performance in kitchen and home categories[84] - Emerging brands, including Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow, delivered double-digit brand comp growth on a combined basis[84] Cash and Investments - As of May 4, 2025, the company had $1.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents and generated operating cash flow of $118.9 million[86] - The company invested $58.3 million in capital expenditures and returned $164.6 million to shareholders through stock repurchases and dividends in the first quarter of fiscal 2025[86] - Net cash used in investing activities increased to $58.2 million from $39.5 million, mainly due to technology and supply chain enhancements[116] - Net cash used in financing activities rose to $230.0 million from $193.7 million, driven by increased stock repurchases and dividend payments[117] - As of May 4, 2025, the company held $1.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with $96.1 million held by international subsidiaries[110] - The company has a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, with the option to increase it by up to $250 million[111] Operational Strategy - The company plans to focus on returning to growth, enhancing customer service, and driving earnings amid a challenging macroeconomic environment[88] - The company plans to use cash resources for inventory purchases, employment-related costs, advertising, and capital expenditures for the remainder of fiscal 2025[108] - The total store count decreased to 508 as of May 4, 2025, with 3 openings and 7 closures during the quarter[93] - The company experienced varying levels of inflation impacting costs, but its operating model helped mitigate these increased costs[125]