What Can Investors Anticipate in Williams-Sonoma's Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release

Overview of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) is a leading omni-channel retailer with a market valuation of $25.1 billion. The company specializes in premium home goods, offering everything from kitchenware and furniture to lighting, décor, and customized gifts. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and Rejuvenation, which are available through online stores, catalogs, and physical retail locations.

Upcoming Earnings Announcement

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Williams-Sonoma is preparing to release its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results. Analysts are forecasting an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.88, reflecting a 12.2% drop compared to the $3.28 reported in the same quarter last year. Despite this, the company has outperformed Wall Street’s EPS projections for the past four quarters.

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Financial Outlook

For the 2025 fiscal year, analysts anticipate Williams-Sonoma will post an EPS of $8.69, which would be a slight 1.1% decrease from the $8.79 reported in 2024. Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, EPS is projected to increase by 4.5% to $9.08.

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Stock Performance

Over the past year, Williams-Sonoma’s stock price has slipped by nearly 1%. This performance trails the S&P 500 Index, which gained 13.6%, and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY), which rose 6.6% during the same period.

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Recent Earnings and Market Challenges

In the third quarter of 2025, Williams-Sonoma reported better-than-expected earnings per share of $1.96 and revenue totaling $1.88 billion. Despite these positive results, the stock declined by 3.4% on November 19. The company cited significant tariff pressures, including 20% tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam, 50% tariffs on goods from India, as well as tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper. Additionally, inventory levels grew by 9.6% to reach $1.5 billion.

Analyst Ratings

Market experts generally maintain a positive outlook on Williams-Sonoma shares, assigning a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating. Out of 20 analysts, six recommend a "Strong Buy," one suggests a "Moderate Buy," and 13 advise holding the stock. At present, the share price is trading above the average analyst target of $205.83.