Group 1 - Williams-Sonoma reported quarterly earnings of $2 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.79 per share, and showing an increase from $1.74 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +11.73% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $1.84 billion for the quarter ended July 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.14%, and up from $1.79 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Williams-Sonoma has consistently surpassed consensus EPS and revenue estimates [2] Group 2 - The stock has gained approximately 6.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has increased by 9.9% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to those expectations [4] - The trend of estimate revisions for Williams-Sonoma was favorable ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) for the stock, indicating expected outperformance in the near future [6] Group 3 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.93 on revenues of $1.84 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $8.54 on revenues of $7.73 billion [7] - The Retail - Home Furnishings industry, to which Williams-Sonoma belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 19% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8]

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]

Company Performance - Williams-Sonoma (WSM) closed at $203.78, with a daily increase of +1.63%, outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.49% [1] - The stock has risen by 18.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Retail-Wholesale sector's decline of 1.34% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.96% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company is expected to report EPS of $1.78, reflecting a 2.3% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $1.81 billion, up 1.46% from the prior-year quarter [2] - Full-year estimates project earnings of $8.53 per share and revenue of $7.72 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of -2.96% and +0.14%, respectively [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Williams-Sonoma indicate evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses these estimate changes, currently ranks Williams-Sonoma at 2 (Buy) [5] Valuation Metrics - Williams-Sonoma has a Forward P/E ratio of 23.5, which is higher than the industry average of 20.51 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.24, compared to the Retail - Home Furnishings industry's average PEG ratio of 2.73 [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Home Furnishings industry ranks in the bottom 30% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 175 [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that top-rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - Haverty Furniture reported quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share, but down from $0.27 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +6.67% [1] - The company posted revenues of $181.03 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.34%, compared to year-ago revenues of $178.6 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Haverty Furniture has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - Haverty Furniture shares have declined approximately 5% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.3% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.29 on revenues of $185.3 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.15 on revenues of $740.85 million [7] Group 3: Industry Context - The Retail - Home Furnishings industry, to which Haverty Furniture belongs, is currently ranked in the top 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable industry outlook [8] - Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Haverty Furniture's stock performance [5] - Williams-Sonoma, another company in the same industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of +2.3% [9]

Core Viewpoint - Williams-Sonoma is set to report earnings with a forecasted EPS of $1.78, reflecting a 2.3% increase year-over-year, and expected revenue of $1.81 billion, indicating a 1.46% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Williams-Sonoma's stock closed at $163.62, down 4.01% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell by 0.4% [1]. - Over the past month, shares of Williams-Sonoma have increased by 7.78%, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 4.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.97% [1]. Group 2: Earnings Forecast - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $8.53 per share and revenue of $7.72 billion, showing a decrease of 2.96% in earnings and a slight increase of 0.14% in revenue compared to the previous year [3]. - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates indicate a positive outlook for Williams-Sonoma, reflecting optimism about the company's business and profitability [3]. Group 3: Valuation Metrics - Williams-Sonoma has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.98, which is in line with the industry average [6]. - The company's PEG ratio stands at 2.76, compared to the Retail - Home Furnishings industry's average PEG ratio of 2.33 [7]. Group 4: Industry Ranking - The Retail - Home Furnishings industry, which includes Williams-Sonoma, ranks in the top 39% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 94 [7]. - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates stocks based on estimate changes, indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8].

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]

Company Overview - Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares increased by 13.7% to close at $158.25, following a notable trading volume and a 20.4% loss over the past four weeks [1] - The company is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.76 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 13.7%, with revenues projected at $1.67 billion, a slight increase of 0.3% from the previous year [2] Earnings Estimates and Trends - The consensus EPS estimate for Williams-Sonoma has been revised marginally lower over the last 30 days, indicating a negative trend in earnings estimate revisions, which typically does not lead to price appreciation [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting a neutral outlook [3] Industry Context - Williams-Sonoma operates within the Zacks Retail - Home Furnishings industry, where another competitor, Home Depot (HD), closed 6% higher at $355.39, despite a -8.9% return over the past month [3] - Home Depot's consensus EPS estimate remains unchanged at $3.59, representing a year-over-year change of -1.1%, and it also holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [4]