Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing

Company Performance - Williams-Sonoma (WSM) closed at $171.67, with a slight increase of +0.03% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.41% [1] - Over the past month, WSM shares have increased by 24.71%, significantly outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 9% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming earnings release is projected to show earnings per share (EPS) of $1.75, reflecting a 14.22% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $1.67 billion, indicating a 0.56% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire year, earnings are forecasted at $8.48 per share and revenue at $7.69 billion, representing changes of -3.53% and -0.34% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Williams-Sonoma reflect shifting short-term business dynamics, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, currently ranks Williams-Sonoma at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Williams-Sonoma is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.24, which aligns with the industry's average Forward P/E of 20.24 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.79, compared to the average PEG ratio of 2.34 for the Retail - Home Furnishings industry [8] Industry Context - The Retail - Home Furnishings industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 203, placing it in the bottom 18% of over 250 industries [9]