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Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM)

203.57

-2.03 (0.99%)

as of May 29, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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May 30, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

Williams-Sonoma Inc. has shown a modest year-over-year increase in operating margins, even amid the challenges posed by Trump-era tariffs. Recent reports indicated a solid performance with top and bottom line beats; however, shares took a dip when the CEO warned about potential tariff impacts expected this quarter. This decline in stock price appears to be a misguided reaction to the warnings. With tariffs affecting both imported furniture and other overseas goods, the company's CEO has pointed out the challenges in manufacturing some furniture domestically. Overall, while short-term hurdles exist, there is some optimism about the sustainability of margins and potential relief from tariffs in the future.

Consensus

Moderate

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

Is seeing modest year over year increase in operating margins, despite Trump tariffs. Some say the tariffs won't last next year.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Today it reported a solid top and bottom line beat, but shares fell when the CEO warned of a serious tariff hit this quarter. That was a foolish dip.

DON'T BUY

They face Trump tariffs on imported furniture AND more tariffs on overseas good. The CEO says it can't make some of its furniture in the US.

BUY

The stock go ahead of itself after its quarter last week, but he didn't mind the quarter. It's a digital first company doing a lot of things right. A fine CEO. Cheap at 18x PE.

BUY

They reported a mix quarter with softer sales though improved earnings. Shares jumped last week.

BUY

Late-August they reported a strong quarter--margin growth and earnings and didn't touch their earnings forecast. It's maintained those gains is up 24% for the year. Is watching it, because they just delivered a partnership with Salesforce who will provided united data and AI tools. Likes it overall.

BUY

The home office is here to stay It transitioned the best among retailers, and shares have fallen from its high. Professional workers from home will furnish their home offices with furnishings bought from here.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Down $36 from its high, one of the cheapest retailers around. And it could go lower. It's a quality stock worth buying for the long term. It reported a great quarter.

BUY

Don't fear a shutdown, but a slowdown due to the new Omicron variant. A winner according to the home-as-office thesis. It also enjoy a B2B kicker. It's cheapest stock in its group.

BUY

Another retail winner. It delivered a very strong quarter last night with good e-commerce.

BUY

It shouldn't be going down, because it's gone up 48%, so investors are taking profits. A great stock.

BUY

In the retail space. Seeing some tailwind from the housing growth in US and Canada. People are buying more stuff for their houses right now. There are more and more houses that are selling from supply coming to market and people want to buy things to fill it.

WEAK BUY

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Since March 18, two analysts initiated buys while two others maintained their buy signals on WSM stock. Only three of them offered stock price targets, which averaged $204, which is far above the consensus of $164.25. WSM stock is another weak buy drawn from seven analyst buys, eight holds and one sell, but at $168 the stock continues to trade above its 50-day moving average of $160.25 and 200-day of $123.24. Another plus in WSM stock’s favour is its 20.3x PE which is cheap compared to the industry’s 31.5x. Margins also outpace the competition. For example, WSM stock’s profit margin is 10.04% vs. its peers’ 8.3%. WSM stock pays only a 1.39% dividend, but at a safe 24% payout ratio. Read 2 Upgraded Stock Price Targets: Twitter and Williams-Sonoma for our full analysis.

HOLD

Don't sell. Hold this. It moves in fits and starts: marks time, declines a little, reports a great quarter, then rallies. The CEO is great.

BUY

Will benefit as people return to the malls. They have a thriving e-commerce trade, too. Another tailwind is the home improvement boom (riding the housing) boom as the economy reopens.

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Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams-Sonoma Inc. stock symbol?

Williams-Sonoma Inc. is a American stock, trading under the symbol WSM (previously WSM-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (WSM). It is usually referred to as NYSE:WSM or WSM

Is Williams-Sonoma Inc. a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 3 stock analysts published opinions about WSM (previously WSM-N on Stockchase). 2 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Williams-Sonoma Inc..

Is Williams-Sonoma Inc. a good investment or a top pick?

Williams-Sonoma Inc. was recommended as a Top Pick by Jim Cramer - Mad Money on 2021-04-07. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Williams-Sonoma Inc..

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Is Williams-Sonoma Inc. worth watching?

3 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Williams-Sonoma Inc. in the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Williams-Sonoma Inc. stock price?

On 2026-05-29, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) stock closed at a price of $203.57.

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