Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

Company Performance - Williams-Sonoma (WSM) closed at $210.20, with a daily increase of +1.56%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.32% [1] - The stock has risen by 26.49% over the past month, significantly exceeding the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 2.39% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.08% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company is expected to report an EPS of $1.78, reflecting a growth of 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Projected net sales for the upcoming earnings are estimated at $1.81 billion, which is an increase of 1.46% from the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are predicted to be $8.53 per share, indicating a decrease of -2.96% from the previous year [3] - Revenue for the fiscal year is estimated at $7.72 billion, showing a slight increase of +0.14% from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting confidence in the company's performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently ranks Williams-Sonoma at 2 (Buy) [6] Valuation Metrics - Williams-Sonoma has a Forward P/E ratio of 24.25, which is higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 21.74 [7] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 3.35, compared to the Retail - Home Furnishings industry's average PEG ratio of 2.83 [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Home Furnishings industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 178, placing it in the bottom 28% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]