Is WSM a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 46.5/100. It is ranked #1,856 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 64/100, Momentum 47/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for WSM?

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 46.5 ranks it #1,856 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is WSM in?

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $21.47 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does WSM pay a dividend?

Yes, WSM pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.31%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $13.10 in annual dividend income.

What is WSM's P/E ratio?

WSM has a trailing P/E ratio of 22.09x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is WSM?

WSM's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 46.0%. ROE: 46.6% vs sector average 6.2%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is WSM valued compared to peers?

WSM's value factor score is 64/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 22.1x, EV/EBITDA 17.0x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is WSM's debt level?

WSM's debt-to-equity ratio is 160%. Sector average: 89%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

WSM has a beta of 1.30, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 62/100.

Does WSM have high short interest?

WSM's short interest factor score is 9/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

WSM Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 46.5/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
WSM	-1.14%	+4.97%	+0.39%	+5.90%	+27.89%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-1.07%	+1.37%	+0.06%	+6.26%	-1.64%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.27%	+0.59%	+1.75%	+11.36%	+67.81%	-	-	-

Metric	WSM	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	22.1x	-10%
EV/EBITDA	17.0x	+247%
Price / Book	10.3x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	43.1x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.7x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	79.0x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	113.9x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	106.3x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.7x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.1x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.6x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	35.4x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.6x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS
WSM WILLIAMS SONOMA INC	47	50	64	47	22.1x	46.6%	46.0%	13.4%	5.3%	160.0x	$21.5B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	16.3%	7.4%	7.0%	6.8%	6.4%
ROE %	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%
ROA %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	47.7%	53.7%	52.7%	46.2%	69.6%	69.0%	36.2%	14.1%	30.9%	32.2%	36.1%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.5%

0.4%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

16.3%

7.4%

7.0%

6.8%

6.4%

ROE %

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.4%

0.3%

0.2%

ROA %

0.2%

0.1%

ROIC %

47.7%

53.7%

52.7%

46.2%

69.6%

69.0%

36.2%

14.1%

30.9%

32.2%

36.1%

Line Item	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
	$7.3B	$7.8B	$7.7B	$7.8B	$8.7B	$8.2B	$6.8B	$5.7B	$5.7B	$5.3B	$5.1B	$5.0B
	—	$4.2B	$4.1B	$4.4B	$5.0B	$4.6B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$3.3B	$3.6B	$3.6B	$3.3B	$3.7B	$3.6B	$2.6B	$2.1B	$2.1B	$1.9B	$1.9B	$1.8B
Gross Margin	46.0%	46.2%	46.5%	42.6%	42.4%	44.0%	38.9%	36.3%	37.0%	36.5%	37.0%	37.1%
	—	$2.2B	$2.2B	$2.1B	$2.2B	$2.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$183M	$180M	$163M	$208M	$198M	$192M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$2.2B	$2.2B	$2.1B	$2.2B	$2.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.3B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.2B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$911M	$436M	$436M	$454M	$473M	$489M
EBIT	$1.3B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.2B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$911M	$436M	$436M	$454M	$473M	$489M
EBITDA	$1.3B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.2B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.1B	$646M	$599M	$612M	$671M	$681M
Operating Margin	17.4%	18.1%	18.6%	16.1%	17.3%	17.6%	13.4%	7.9%	7.7%	8.6%	9.3%	9.8%
EBITDA Margin	17.4%	18.1%	18.5%	16.1%	17.3%	17.6%	16.1%	11.4%	10.6%	11.6%	13.2%	13.7%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$16M	$7M	$7M	$1M	—	$627K
	—	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.3B	$1.5B	$1.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$364M	$360M	$324M	$373M	$325M	$214M	$96M	$96M	$193M	$167M	$178M
	$969M	$1.1B	$1.1B	$950M	$1.1B	$1.1B	$681M	$334M	$334M	$260M	$305M	$310M
Net Margin	13.4%	13.9%	14.6%	12.3%	13.0%	13.7%	10.0%	6.0%	5.9%	4.9%	6.0%	6.2%
	$8.96	$8.96	$8.91	$14.71	$16.58	$15.17	$8.81	$4.10	$4.10	$3.03	$3.45	$3.42
Diluted EPS	$8.96	$8.84	$8.79	$14.55	$16.32	$14.75	$8.81	$4.10	$4.10	$3.03	$3.45	$3.42
Weighted Avg Basic	—	121M	126M	65M	68M	74M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	123M	128M	65M	69M	76M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

$7.3B

$7.8B

$7.7B

$7.8B

$8.7B

$8.2B

$6.8B

$5.7B

$5.3B

$5.1B

$5.0B

—

$4.2B

$4.1B

$4.4B

$5.0B

$4.6B

—

$3.3B

$3.6B

$3.3B

$3.7B

$3.6B

$2.6B

$2.1B

$1.9B

$1.8B

Gross Margin

46.0%

46.2%

46.5%

42.6%

42.4%

44.0%

38.9%

36.3%

37.0%

36.5%

37.0%

37.1%

—

$2.2B

$2.1B

$2.2B

—

Depreciation

—

$183M

$180M

$163M

$208M

$198M

$192M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$2.2B

$2.1B

$2.2B

—

$1.3B

$1.4B

$1.2B

$1.5B

$911M

$436M

$454M

$473M

$489M

EBIT

$1.3B

$1.4B

$1.2B

$1.5B

$911M

$436M

$454M

$473M

$489M

EBITDA

$1.3B

$1.4B

$1.2B

$1.5B

$1.1B

$646M

$599M

$612M

$671M

$681M

Operating Margin

17.4%

18.1%

18.6%

16.1%

17.3%

17.6%

13.4%

7.9%

7.7%

8.6%

9.3%

9.8%

EBITDA Margin

17.4%

18.1%

18.5%

16.1%

17.3%

17.6%

16.1%

11.4%

10.6%

11.6%

13.2%

13.7%

—

$16M

$7M

$1M

—

$627K

—

$1.5B

$1.3B

$1.5B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$364M

$360M

$324M

$373M

$325M

$214M

$96M

$193M

$167M

$178M

$969M

$1.1B

$950M

$1.1B

$681M

$334M

$260M

$305M

$310M

Net Margin

13.4%

13.9%

14.6%

12.3%

13.0%

13.7%

10.0%

6.0%

5.9%

4.9%

6.0%

6.2%

$8.96

$8.91

$14.71

$16.58

$15.17

$8.81

$4.10

$3.03

$3.45

$3.42

Diluted EPS

$8.96

$8.84

$8.79

$14.55

$16.32

$14.75

$8.81

$4.10

$3.03

$3.45

$3.42

Weighted Avg Basic

—

121M

126M

65M

68M

74M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

123M

128M

65M

69M

76M

—

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does WILLIAMS SONOMA INC Do?

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. It operates 544 stores comprising 502 stores in 41states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico; 20 stores in Canada; 19 stores in Australia; 3 stores in the United Kingdom; and 139 franchised stores, as well as e-commerce websites in various countries in the Middle East, the Philippines, Mexico, South Korea, and India. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Retail industry. The company is led by CEO Laura J. Alber and employs approximately 21,000 people, headquartered in Wilmington, California. With a market capitalization of $21.5B, WSM is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 46.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.WSM ranks #1,856 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC ranks #171 of 442 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

WSM Stock Price and 52-Week Range

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) currently trades at $189.13. The stock lost $2.18 (1.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for WSM is $222.00, which means the stock is currently trading -14.8% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $130.07, putting the stock 45.4% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 794K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is WSM Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) carries a value factor score of 64/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 22.09x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a discount of 10%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 10.28x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.95x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, WSM trades at 17.02x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Overall, WSM's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 46.6%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 17.9% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC reports gross margins of 46.0%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 17.4% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 13.4%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at 5.3% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

WSM Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 160.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 1.39x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage.

WSM has a beta of 1.30, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in WSM would be expected to move 29.7% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for WILLIAMS SONOMA INC is 62/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC reported revenue of $7.25B and earnings per share (EPS) of $8.96. Net income for the quarter was $969M. Gross margin was 46.0%. Operating income came in at $1.26B.

In FY 2026, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC reported revenue of $7.81B and earnings per share (EPS) of $8.96. Net income for the quarter was $1.09B. Gross margin was 46.2%. Revenue grew 1.2% year-over-year compared to FY 2025. Operating income came in at $1.42B.

In Q3 2026, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC reported revenue of $1.88B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.99. Net income for the quarter was $242M. Gross margin was 46.1%. Revenue grew 4.6% year-over-year compared to Q3 2025. Operating income came in at $319M.

In Q2 2026, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC reported revenue of $1.84B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.03. Net income for the quarter was $248M. Gross margin was 47.1%. Revenue grew 2.7% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $328M.

Over the past 8 quarters, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $1.79B to $7.25B. Investors analyzing WSM stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

WSM Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.3%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in WSM stock would generate approximately $$131.00 in annual dividend income. The net margin of 13.4% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

WSM Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) has a momentum factor score of 47/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 31/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 9/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

WSM vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) ranks #171 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places WSM in the upper half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing WSM against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full WSM vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how WILLIAMS SONOMA INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

WSM Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy WSM? — Investment Thesis Summary

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 64/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 62/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 46.5/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on WSM stock.

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