Williams-Sonoma, Inc. operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home. It offers cooking, dining, and entertaining products, such as cookware, tools, electrics, cutlery, tabletop and bar, outdoor, furniture, and a library of cookbooks under the Williams Sonoma Home brand, as well as home furnishings and decorative accessories under the Williams Sonoma lifestyle brand; and furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, table essentials, and decorative accessories under the Pottery Barn brand. The company also provides home decor products under the West Elm brand; kids accessories under the Pottery Barn Kids brand; and an organic bedding to multi-purpose furniture under the Pottery Barn Teen brand. In addition, it offers made-to-order lighting, hardware, furniture, and home decors inspired by history under the Rejuvenation brand; and women's and men's accessories, travel, entertaining and bar, home décor, and seasonal items under the Mark and Graham brand, as well as operates a 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the home furnishings and décor industry. The company markets its products through e-commerce websites, direct-mail catalogs, and retail stores. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Williams-Sonoma выглядит как компания с очень сильной рентабельностью, но рынок уже закладывает в цену заметно высокий уровень качества бизнеса. P/E около медианы отрасли, поэтому по прибыли оценка не выглядит чрезмерной, однако P/S, P/B и P/FCF существенно выше отраслевых ориентиров, что указывает на дорогую оценку по выручке, балансу и свободному денежному потоку. При этом маржинальность действительно выдающаяся: валовая маржа около 46%, операционная почти 18%, чистая около 13.8%, и все эти уровни значительно выше медианы сектора. ROE, ROA и доходность на материальный капитал также очень высоки, что подтверждает эффективность использования капитала и объясняет премию к мультипликаторам. С другой стороны, ликвидность не идеальна: quick ratio ниже 1 и заметно слабее отрасли, current ratio лишь немного выше единицы, а cash on hand снижается по сравнению с предыдущими периодами. Долговая нагрузка выглядит комфортно, поскольку debt/equity фактически нулевая и долг невелик, но это не компенсирует полностью слабую краткосрочную ликвидность. Выручка, прибыль и операционная прибыль остаются на высоких уровнях, однако по ряду последних точек заметна не столько ускоряющаяся, сколько стабилизирующаяся динамика без явного нового импульса роста. Дивидендная доходность снизилась до нуля в текущем TTM, а ранее она была умеренной, поэтому дивидендный фактор сейчас не поддерживает оценку. В сумме фундаментал качественный, но уже отражённый в цене: сильная прибыльность и низкий долг поддерживают акцию, тогда как дорогие мультипликаторы и ослабление ликвидности ограничивают потенциал переоценки. Для инвестора это скорее история про устойчивый качественный бизнес с премией к рынку, чем про явную недооценку. Поэтому целесообразно лишь умеренно снизить исходный ориентир, сохранив признание сильных операционных метрик и одновременно учтя завышенную оценку по продажам, балансу и денежному потоку.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Сильный индекс, незначительно вырос. Рынок на стороне быков.

Strong index, slightly up. The market is on the bulls' side.

Средний индекс, значительно вырос. Увеличился приток средств в лонги.

Medium index, significantly up. The inflow of funds into longs has increased.

Высокая рентабельность и низкий долг поддерживают WSM, но дорогие P/S, P/B и P/FCF вместе со слабой ликвидностью ограничивают потенциал переоценки.

The Home Depot Inc.’s HD recent expansion strategy appears to be more about building scale than simply buying growth. While acquisitions such as SRS, GMS and most recently Mingledorff’s have contributed to incremental revenues, management repeatedly emphasized how these businesses strengthen Home Depot’s long-term position in the professional contractor (Pro) market rather than providing short-term sales gains.
The acquisition of Mingledorff’s, a leading HVAC distributor in the southeastern United States, illustrates this strategy. Management highlighted that the deal expands Home Depot’s reach into the approximately $100-billion HVAC distribution market and increases its total addressable market to $1.2 trillion. Mingledorff’s complements SRS’s existing operations and enhances Home Depot’s ability to serve professional customers through specialized products, distribution capabilities and customer relationships.
Home Depot’s broader vision centers on creating a differentiated Pro ecosystem. Through its network of more than 2,360 stores, 1,300 SRS branches, 325 warehouses, 16,000 delivery assets and a sales force of more than 5,000 associates, the company is building an integrated platform that competitors will struggle to replicate. Management highlighted that the real value of these acquisitions extends beyond their individual performance, as they enable Home Depot to drive cross-selling, expand customer wallet share and capitalize on its enterprise-wide logistics, sales and distribution capabilities to strengthen its position in the Pro market.
Although these acquisitions support revenue growth, Home Depot views them primarily as strategic building blocks that strengthen its competitive advantage in a fragmented Pro market. The company’s focus on scale, distribution reach and service capabilities suggests that its expansion play is less about acquiring immediate growth and more about creating a comprehensive platform capable of delivering sustained market share gains over the long term.
How Are Peers Like LOW & WSM Catching Up?
While Home Depot is expanding through acquisitions and Pro-focused investments, peers such as Lowe’s Companies Inc. LOW and Williams-Sonoma Inc. WSM are pursuing their strategies to narrow the competitive gap and capture a larger share of home improvement and home furnishing demand.
Lowe’s expansion strategy is centered on building scale rather than pursuing growth through acquisitions alone. Management highlighted that the acquisitions of FBM and ADG are designed to establish an “interior solutions platform” serving the residential and commercial construction markets, expanding Lowe’s addressable market into new-home and multifamily construction. Beyond cost synergies, the company is focused on cross-selling opportunities, Pro Extended Aisle capabilities and deeper penetration of the professional customer segment, positioning Lowe’s to capture share when housing activity recovers.
Williams-Sonoma’s expansion strategy is firmly focused on building scale through organic growth rather than acquisitions. Management highlighted growth across all brands, strong momentum in B2B, emerging brands such as Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham, and selective store expansion at West Elm. The company is leveraging AI, supply-chain efficiencies, personalization and brand innovation to deepen customer engagement and gain market share. Rather than buying growth, Williams-Sonoma is scaling its existing ecosystem to drive sustainable long-term expansion.
HD’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of Home Depot have lost 10.2% in the past six months versus the industry’s decline of 14.7%.
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From a valuation standpoint, HD trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 20.81X compared with the industry’s average of 18.53X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HD’s fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027 earnings per share (EPS) implies year-over-year growth of 2.3% and 8%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 have moved down 0.3% and 0.9%, respectively, in the past 30 days.
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Home Depot currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Home Depot's Expansion Play: Building Scale or Growth Story?

RH RH is scheduled to report its first-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended May 2, 2026) results on June 11, after the closing bell.
In the last reported quarter, the company’s adjusted earnings per share of $1.53 missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.21 by 30.8%. The reported figure decreased slightly by 3.2% from $1.58 in the year-ago period. Net revenues of $842.6 million also lagged the consensus mark of $872 million but improved 3.7% year over year.
RH’s earnings surpassed estimates in only one of the trailing four quarters and missed on the other three occasions, but the average surprise was positive 46.5%.
How Are Estimates Placed for RH Stock?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fiscal first quarter indicates a loss of $2.07 per share, which has remained unchanged over the past 30 days. In the year-ago period, the company reported earnings of 13 cents per share.
The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $791.6 million, indicating a 2.7% year-over-year decline.
RH Price and EPS Surprise
Factors Likely to Have Shaped RH’s Q1 Performance
Assessing the Sales Environment: RH’s fiscal first-quarter revenue performance is likely to have been pressured by continued weakness in the U.S. housing market, which management has described as one of the most difficult environments in decades for home-related spending. Elevated mortgage rates and macroeconomic uncertainty may have weighed on furniture demand, particularly for larger discretionary purchases. Management guided for first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue growth of negative 2% to negative 4%, reflecting expectations for a soft demand environment.
Despite these headwinds, several company-specific initiatives may have provided support. RH entered fiscal 2026 with momentum from market-share gains and revenue growth that outpaced many industry peers. The company continued to benefit from its luxury positioning, expansive gallery network and integrated hospitality model, which help drive customer engagement and brand awareness. Management also remained optimistic about growth opportunities tied to new gallery concepts and international expansion efforts.
However, the quarter is likely to have seen limited contribution from RH Estates, the company’s new traditional luxury furnishings concept. Management indicated that major launch activities would occur during the second quarter, with meaningful revenue benefits expected later in the year.
Factors Affecting Profitability: Profitability is expected to have remained under pressure during the quarter. RH forecasted a fiscal first-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin of 5.5% to 6.5%, substantially below its longer-term targets. A major factor is the elevated level of pre-opening and startup expenses tied to international expansion initiatives, including RH Milan and RH London. Management estimated that these costs alone would reduce first-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin by roughly 420 basis points.
Tariff-related costs and supply-chain adjustments are likely to have been another challenge. During the fourth-quarter earnings discussion, management noted that tariff-related sourcing transitions had already created operational disruptions and margin pressure. Continued investments in global expansion, product development and the upcoming RH Estates launch were also expected to weigh on earnings in the near term.
Overall, RH’s fiscal first-quarter results are expected to reflect a balance between near-term macroeconomic pressures and substantial investments intended to strengthen the company’s long-term growth platform.
What the Zacks Model Says for RH
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for RH this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. This is not the case here, as you will see below.
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Peer Releases
Williams-Sonoma’s WSM first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.2%, while net revenues met the same at $1.81 billion. Year over year, both metrics grew 4.3% and 4.4%, respectively, owing to the broad-based comparable growth across brands and channels and steady earnings delivery.
For fiscal 2026, WSM expects annual net revenues to increase in the range of 2.7-6.7%, with comparable brand revenue growth (comps) in the range of 2-6%. WSM also continues to project an operating margin between 17.5% and 18.1% for the year.
Lowe’s LOW reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein both earnings and sales surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Adjusted earnings were $3.03 per share, rising 3.8% year over year and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.96 by 2.4%. Net sales came in at $23.1 billion, rallying 10.3% from the year-ago quarter and surpassing the consensus mark of $22.9 billion by 0.6%.
Lowe’s reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance and expects total sales between $92 billion and $94 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 7-9%. Comparable sales are anticipated to be flat to up 2%. The company expects the adjusted operating margin to be 11.6-11.8%. Lowe’s expects EPS of $11.75-$12.25 and adjusted EPS of $12.25-$12.75.
The Home Depot Inc.’s HD first-quarter fiscal 2026 top and bottom lines outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Adjusted earnings were $3.43 per share, down 3.7% from the year-ago quarter but beat the consensus mark of $3.40. Net sales rose 4.8% year over year to $41.77 billion and topped the consensus estimate of $41.49 billion.
Home Depot reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 framework, calling for total sales growth of approximately 2.5-4.5% and comparable sales growth of roughly flat to 2%. The company also expects to open about 15 stores this year. HD anticipates EPS growth of approximately flat to 4% from $14.23 in fiscal 2025.
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In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Williams Sonoma Inc (Symbol: WSM) has taken over the #341 spot from Regions Financial Corp (Symbol: RF), according to The Online Investor.
Market capitalization is an important data point for investors to keep an eye on, for various reasons. The most basic reason is that it gives a true comparison of the value attributed by the stock market to a given company's stock. Many beginning investors look at one stock trading at $10 and another trading at $20 and mistakenly think the latter company is worth twice as much — that of course is a completely meaningless comparison without knowing how many shares of each company exist. But comparing market capitalization (factoring in those share counts) creates a true "apples-to-apples" comparison of the value of two stocks. In the case of Williams Sonoma Inc (Symbol: WSM), the market cap is now $24.39 billion, versus Regions Financial Corp (Symbol: RF) at $23.38 billion.
Below is a chart of Williams Sonoma Inc versus Regions Financial Corp plotting their respective size rank within the S&P 500 over time (WSM plotted in blue; RF plotted in green):
Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of WSM vs. RF:
Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers — much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). This can have a direct impact on which mutual funds and ETFs are willing to own the stock. For instance, a mutual fund that is focused solely on Large Cap stocks may for example only be interested in those companies sized $10 billion or larger. Another illustrative example is the S&P MidCap index which essentially takes the S&P 500 index and "tosses out" the biggest 100 companies so as to focus solely on the 400 smaller "up-and-comers" (which in the right environment can outperform their larger rivals). So a company's market cap, especially in relation to other companies, carries great importance, and for this reason we at The Online Investor find value to putting together these rankings daily.
Examine the full WSM market cap history vs. the full RF market cap history.
At the closing bell, WSM is up about 0.5%, while RF is up about 3.8% on the day Thursday.
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Williams Sonoma Moves Up In Market Cap Rank, Passing Regions Financial

The Home Depot Inc.’s HD interconnected retail strategy appears to be delivering tangible results, even as the home improvement market remains challenged by elevated mortgage rates, housing affordability concerns and cautious consumer spending. The strategy centers on seamlessly connecting stores, digital platforms and supply-chain capabilities to create a frictionless shopping experience for DIY and professional customers.
At the heart of this approach is Home Depot’s effort to let customers shop whenever and however they choose. The company has invested heavily in fulfillment capabilities, delivery reliability, technology and digital tools that integrate online and in-store experiences. Initiatives such as "Ship from Best Location" leverage the company’s network of stores and distribution assets to improve delivery speed and inventory availability. The retailer is also refining order-routing logic to fulfill orders from the optimal location based on distance, inventory and delivery speed, helping reduce cancellations and improve customer satisfaction.
The benefits are increasingly visible in the company’s operating performance. In first-quarter fiscal 2026, Home Depot generated sales growth of 4.8% year-over-year, while comparable sales increased 0.6% despite a relatively unchanged demand environment. Online sales remained a bright spot, with digital sales rising more than 10% year over year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Management attributed this momentum to ongoing investments in its interconnected platforms, enhanced search functionality, personalized recommendations and faster fulfillment options.
As Home Depot continues to remove friction across channels, and improve delivery and fulfillment capabilities, its interconnected retail strategy is helping drive customer engagement, market-share gains and long-term competitive differentiation.
How Are Peers Like LOW & WSM Catching Up?
While Home Depot remains the industry leader in home improvement retail, competitors such as Lowe's Companies Inc. LOW and Williams-Sonoma WSM are making strategic investments in digital capabilities, omnichannel fulfillment and professional customer offerings to narrow the competitive gap and capture a greater share of consumer spending.
Lowe's investments in store modernization, digital capabilities and AI-powered tools appear to be paying off. In first-quarter fiscal 2026, online sales jumped 15.5% year over year, supported by enhancements in user experience, same-day delivery and its AI shopping assistant, Mylow, whose users convert at three times the rate of other customers. Store upgrades, improved fulfillment options and productivity tools also helped drive a 0.6% comparable-sales increase and market-share gains despite a challenging housing environment.
Williams-Sonoma's investments in stores, digital capabilities and AI-driven customer experiences are yielding strong results. In first-quarter fiscal 2026, e-commerce and retail comparable sales rose 4.8% and 4.7%, respectively, reflecting strength across channels. The company enhanced personalization, optimized shopping and checkout experiences, expanded AI tools, and improved product discovery, while store experiences and design services continued to attract customers. These initiatives helped drive a 4.8% companywide comps gain and continued market-share growth.
HD’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of Home Depot have lost 15.3% in the past six months versus the industry’s decline of 13.7%.
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From a valuation standpoint, HD trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 20.15X compared with the industry’s average of 19.02X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HD’s fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027 earnings per share (EPS) implies year-over-year growth of 2.3% and 8.1%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimate for fiscal 2026 has moved down 0.3% in the past 30 days. Meanwhile, the consensus estimate for fiscal 2027 EPS has moved down by a penny in the past seven days.
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Is Home Depot's Interconnected Retail Strategy Paying Off?

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Williams-Sonoma: A Strong Contender in Home Furnishings Investment

Investors in Williams Sonoma Inc (Symbol: WSM) saw new options become available today, for the June 2027 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 391 days until expiration the newly available contracts represent a potential opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the contracts with a closer expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the WSM options chain for the new June 2027 contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $190.00 strike price has a current bid of $28.00. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $190.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $162.00 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of WSM, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $193.11/share today.
Because the $190.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 63%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 14.74% return on the cash commitment, or 13.76% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Williams Sonoma Inc, and highlighting in green where the $190.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $200.00 strike price has a current bid of $32.00. If an investor was to purchase shares of WSM stock at the current price level of $193.11/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $200.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 20.14% if the stock gets called away at the June 2027 expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if WSM shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for Williams Sonoma Inc, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing WSM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $200.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $200.00 strike represents an approximate 4% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 43%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 16.57% boost of extra return to the investor, or 15.47% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 44%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 45%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $193.11) to be 34%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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June 2027 Options Now Available For Williams Sonoma (WSM)

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Company News for May 22, 2026

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. WSM delivered better-than-expected results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended May 3), with earnings outpacing expectations on steady demand across its brand portfolio and growing year over year. Meanwhile, net revenues met the expectations but grew year over year.
The company’s growth was supported by positive comparable performance across its key concepts, with several banners delivering meaningful contributions to the top line.
WSM’s Q1 Earnings, Revenues & Comps Discussion
WSM posted earnings of $1.93 per share, up 4.3% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.80 by 7.2%.
Net revenues of $1.81 billion rose 4.4% from the year-ago quarter and came in line with the consensus mark of $1.81 billion. Comparable brand revenues increased 4.8% in the quarter.
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WSM Posts Broad Revenue Gains Across Brands
Pottery Barn remained the largest revenue contributor, generating $708.4 million for the quarter, with Pottery Barn Kids and Teen generating revenues of $240.1 million. Pottery Barn Kids and Teen comps rose 4.5%, and Pottery Barn comps increased 1%, reflecting a more balanced demand backdrop across the portfolio.
West Elm continued to stand out in terms of momentum, producing $471.2 million of net revenues, with comps growing 8.5% year over year. The Williams Sonoma brand (including Williams Sonoma Home) posted $271.5 million and the brand’s comps increased 5% compared with a year ago.
The “Other” bucket, which includes concepts such as Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, international franchise operations, GreenRow and Dormify, generated $114.1 million.
Williams-Sonoma Margin Mix Shifts
Gross margin was 44% for the quarter, down 30 basis points (bps) from the prior-year level. The company attributed the change primarily to lower merchandise margins, which were pressured by 100 bps year over year.
That headwind was partially offset by supply-chain efficiencies, which contributed 50 bps, and occupancy leverage, which added 20 bps.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were 27.8% of net revenues, increasing 30 bps year over year.
Williams-Sonoma Operating Profit Holds Steady
Operating income for the quarter was $291.7 million, and operating margin was 16.2%, down 60 bps year over year. While the margin declined modestly, the company still produced operating income essentially in line with the prior-year quarter’s $290.7 million, supported by revenue growth and continued cost discipline.
Net earnings totaled $231.4 million, essentially flat with $231.3 million a year ago, reflecting the interplay of margin pressure, expense trends and tax costs during the period.
WSM Cash Flow Support Capital Returns
WSM ended the first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $651.6 million, down from $1.02 billion as of fiscal 2025.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $156.3 million for the quarter, up from $118.9 million in the year-ago quarter, supporting continued shareholder returns.
WSM repurchased $287.8 million of common stock and paid $85.6 million in dividends during the period, highlighting an ongoing emphasis on returning capital while maintaining flexibility.
Williams-Sonoma Reiterates 2026 Outlook on Tariff Assumptions
For fiscal 2026, WSM expects annual net revenues to increase in the range of 2.7-6.7%, with comparable brand revenue growth (comps) in the range of 2-6%. WSM also continues to project an operating margin between 17.5% and 18.1% for the year.
The outlook assumes oil prices remain elevated and that there is no refund of tariffs paid, with tariff impacts expected to be front-loaded in the first half of fiscal 2026 as higher costs flow through the company’s weighted-average cost of goods sold.
WSM also expects annual interest income of approximately $25 million and an effective tax rate of about 25.5% for fiscal 2026, while maintaining its long-term view for mid-to-high single-digit annual net revenue growth and an operating margin in the mid-to-high teens.
WSM Stock’s Zacks Rank & Peer Releases
Williams-Sonoma currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Home Depot, Inc. HD delivered first-quarter fiscal 2026 results that topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate on both the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings were $3.43 per share, down 3.7% from the year-ago quarter but came above the consensus mark of $3.40. Net sales rose 4.8% year over year to $41.77 billion and beat the consensus estimate of $41.49 billion.
The underlying business demand has been relatively similar to the trends seen throughout fiscal 2025, amid consumer uncertainty and housing affordability pressure. Comparable sales (comps) increased 0.6% in the quarter, with U.S. comps up 0.4%. Home Depot reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 framework, calling for total sales growth of approximately 2.5-4.5% and comparable sales growth of roughly flat to 2%.
Wayfair Inc. W reported its first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, driven by a revenue outperformance against consensus estimates and a return to active customer growth after multiple quarters of year-over-year decline.
Wayfair reported first-quarter 2026 earnings of 26 cents per share, which met the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 rose 7.4% year over year to $2.93 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.88 billion by 1.72%. For the second quarter of 2026, Wayfair expects revenues to grow in the mid-single digits year over year. Adjusted EBITDA margin is guided in the 6-7% range for the second quarter.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. LOW has reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein both earnings and sales surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Adjusted earnings were $3.03 per share, rising 3.8% year over year and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.96 by 2.4%. Net sales came in at $23.1 billion, rallying 10.3% from the year-ago quarter and surpassing the consensus mark of $22.9 billion by 0.6%.
Management has highlighted that Lowe’s Total Home strategy continues to resonate with both Pro and DIY customers despite a challenging housing backdrop. Lowe’s reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance and expects total sales between $92 billion and $94 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 7-9%. Comparable sales are anticipated to be flat to up 2%.
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Williams-Sonoma WSM Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

It’s a big morning for data ahead of the stock market open today. Employment, housing and manufacturing data join key earnings reports as investors sort through the importance of higher bond yields and whether a peace agreement is really forthcoming from the Iran War. Early trading is in the red by -0.30% (Dow) to -0.66% (Russell 2000).
Jobless Claims Steadily Lower: 209K, 1.78M
Like any normal Thursday morning, Weekly Jobless Claims are hitting the tape today. Initial Jobless Claims ticked down to +209K from a slightly upwardly revised +212K the prior week. These remain on the low side of the range going back to Labor Day of last year — +259K — and late April’s multi-decade low of +190K.
Continuing Claims bumped up a tad, but to the exact headline numbers we saw last week: +1.782 million. The previous week was adjusted downward to 1.776 million, and is now the fourth-straight sub-1.8 million print. This is the first such stretch at these low levels in two years.
Housing Starts/Building Permits Improve in April
New Housing Starts for April came in nicely ahead of expectations: +1.465 million seasonally adjusted, annualized units versus +1.42 million anticipated. That said, it’s still the softest month since February; the March revision improved slightly to +1.507 million. Building Permits, conversely, posted its best headline since February: +1.442 million, versus +1.39 million analysts were looking for.
However, the breakdown among different styles of homebuilding is key: all of the gains last month came on the Multi-family side; Single-family homes slid -9% on new starts, -5.5% on permits. Multi-family, on the other hand, rose +14.3% on new starts and +11.5% on permits. High mortgage rates are keeping demand lower for single-family homes; multi-family is ratcheting up production from its lowest levels since 2011.
Philly Fed Slips to Negative in May
The May Philly Fed Manufacturing Index is also out this morning. It’s the first negative print of 2026, -0.4%, and below expectations for +19.0. This follows the strongest month since January of 2025 at an unrevised +26.7. Prices paid came down for the month as well, which is something of a deflationary point, while business owners in the country’s 6th biggest city (Philadelphia) see business conditions improving six months from now.
Q1 Earnings at a Glance: WMT, AAP
Walmart WMT posted Q1 results this morning, slightly outpacing earnings results by a penny to $0.66 per share, on $177.75 billion in revenues which improved on the Zacks consensus by +1.83% and the year-ago tally of $165.6 billion. Shares are down -3.5% ahead of the opening bell, dialing back some of the biggest-of-the-Big-Box-retailer’s gains of +17.5% year to date. Guidance was a tad shaky, taking higher fuel costs into account.
Advance Auto Parts AAP posted a big earnings surprise in its Q1 report this morning: +97% to $0.77 per share (the Zacks consensus had been $0.39). The company also posted its best sales growth in five years to $2.61 billion, a +2.08% positive surprise above expectations. AAP’s margin recovery turnaround plan appears on-point from this vista.
Williams-Sonoma WSM shares are up +3% on its Q1 earnings release ahead of the open: earnings of $1.93 per share easily surpassed the $1.80 analysts were expecting, while revenues of $1.81 billion narrowly bettered the $1.80 billion in the Zacks consensus. Comps rose +4.8%, with revenue growth leading at its West Elm stores: +8.5%. Shares are up modestly year to date, but off its all-time highs back in February of this year.
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