Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider

Company Performance - Williams-Sonoma's stock closed at $199.43, reflecting a gain of +1.68% from the previous trading session, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.01% [1] - The stock has decreased by 3.34% over the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.34% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.83% [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect Williams-Sonoma to report earnings of $1.87 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 4.59% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $1.85 billion, representing a 2.84% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $8.55 per share, with revenue projected at $7.82 billion, reflecting changes of -2.73% and +1.38% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent revisions in analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive changes indicating optimism regarding the company's profitability [3] Zacks Rank - Williams-Sonoma currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.29% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [5] Valuation Metrics - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 22.93, which is in line with the industry average [6] - Williams-Sonoma's PEG ratio stands at 3.16, compared to the industry average of 2.73 [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Home Furnishings industry is ranked 168 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 32% of over 250 industries [8]