Here's What to Expect From Williams-Sonoma's Next Earnings Report

Core Insights - Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has a market capitalization of $23 billion and operates as a multi-channel specialty retailer focused on high-quality home products [1] - The company is expected to report a Q3 2025 EPS of $1.85, reflecting a 5.6% decrease from $1.96 in the same quarter last year, although it has consistently exceeded Wall Street's earnings estimates in the past four quarters [2] - For fiscal 2025, the anticipated EPS is $8.54, a 2.8% decline from $8.79 in fiscal 2024, but a projected increase of 4.9% to $8.96 in fiscal 2026 [3] Performance Metrics - Over the past 52 weeks, Williams-Sonoma shares have surged by 42.6%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's gain of 17.9% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's increase of 19.7% [4] - Despite reporting better-than-expected Q2 2025 EPS of $2 and revenue of $1.8 billion, shares fell slightly on August 27 due to a 17.7% year-over-year increase in merchandise inventories to $1.4 billion, attributed to strategic pull-forward to mitigate tariff impacts [5] Analyst Sentiment - The consensus view among analysts on WSM stock is moderately optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating; out of 20 analysts, six recommend "Strong Buy," one suggests "Moderate Buy," and 13 indicate "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for Williams-Sonoma is $208.28, suggesting a potential upside of 7.8% from current levels [6]