WSMConsumer Cyclical · Specialty RetailThe 23 Wall Street analysts covering Williams-Sonoma, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $257 — +6.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 72 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Williams-Sonoma, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (94): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Volatility (41): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WSM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $245 → $240 |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | $230 → $250 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $248 → $252 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $240 → $245 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $250 → $270 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $210 → $240 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $260 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $190 → $247 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Aug 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $250 → $261 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $192 → $260 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WSM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 7 Oct 2026, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. returned +29.0% against +17.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 6% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has a market value of $28.1B and an enterprise value of $28.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $8.0B. The latest quarter grew 6.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.2B, a 14.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $9.77.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.3B.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. spent $852.7M on share buybacks and $335.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 24.9×; forward P/E: 23.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.25%, paying out 29% of earnings.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. employs 19,800 people — $404K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research compares Alliance Laundry Holdings and Williams-Sonoma as retail-home-furnishings stocks, asking which offers the better value opportunity. The excerpt does not provide the comparison's findings.
Why it matters — WSM watchers may find the article relevant as a value-focused comparison, though the excerpt gives no conclusion about WSM.
Williams-Sonoma has recently received increased attention from users of Zacks.com. The excerpt says readers should be aware of facts that could affect the stock’s prospects but does not specify them.
Why it matters — WSM watchers may note the increased investor attention and the article’s focus on factors that could influence the stock’s prospects.
The Motley Fool reports that Williams-Sonoma and four other companies have more than doubled their dividends since 2019. The article says each is supporting that growth with a specific current initiative.
Why it matters — The dividend growth and accompanying initiative are relevant to WSM watchers assessing the company's shareholder distributions and current priorities.
Zacks Investment Research compares Alliance Laundry Holdings (ALH) and Williams-Sonoma (WSM) as potential value stocks in the Retail - Home Furnishings sector, asking which offers value investors more for their money.
Why it matters — WSM watchers may find the comparison relevant when considering the company alongside another stock in its sector.
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) outperformed the broader stock market on the latest trading day, closing at $233.39, up +2.39% from its previous close. The stock's gain exceeded overall market advances during that session.
Why it matters — A WSM watcher would care because the stock's market-beating performance on the day indicates stronger relative momentum versus the broader market.
The 23 Wall Street analysts covering Williams-Sonoma, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $257, with estimates ranging from $151 to $280. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 23 analysts covering Williams-Sonoma, Inc., 11 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 72 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 6 Oct 2026, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ranks 72 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +6.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 72 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Williams-Sonoma, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WSM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $151 to $280 over the next 12 months.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. returned +29.0% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a multi-channel specialty retailer focused on high-quality products for the home.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Oct 2026): "ALH vs. WSM: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?". Zacks Investment Research compares Alliance Laundry Holdings and Williams-Sonoma as retail-home-furnishings stocks, asking which offers the better value opportunity. The excerpt does not provide the comparison's findings.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a multi-channel specialty retailer focused on high-quality products for the home. The company serves customers through a portfolio of well-known brands, including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, and Mark & Graham. Its product assortment spans cookware, kitchen tools, tabletop items, furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, décor, and gifting, with a strong emphasis on design, functionality, and lifestyle-oriented home solutions. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. sells through physical stores, e-commerce sites, catalogs, and franchise operations, making it a significant name in the home furnishings and culinary retail markets. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. plays a central role in serving households, interior design needs, and everyday home living across multiple customer segments.
CEO Ms. Laura J. Alber · 19,800 employees · United States · https://www.williams-sonomainc.com
