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With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (154 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (184) provides casual home accessories. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (11) offers lighting and house parts. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen (46) as well as Mark & Graham and GreenRow. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.

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<li>Barclays raised the price target for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) from $131 to $166. Barclays analyst Seth Sigman upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight. Williams-Sonoma shares closed at $173.84 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Barclays analyst Seth Sigman upgrades Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $131 to $166.

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Throughout the last three months, 13 analysts have evaluated Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Williams-Sonoma, presenting an average target of $184.38, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $131.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 2.72% lower than the prior average price target of $189.54. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747332055_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Williams-Sonoma among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$201.00</td>
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<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$181.00</td>
<td>$181.00</td>
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<td>Cristina Fernandez</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<td>Oliver Wintermantel</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
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<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
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<td>Jonathan Matuszewski</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
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<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Cristina Fernandez</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Cristina Fernandez</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Williams-Sonoma. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Williams-Sonoma compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Williams-Sonoma's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Williams-Sonoma's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Williams-Sonoma's Background</h2>
With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (154 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (184) provides casual home accessories. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (11) offers lighting and house parts. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen (46) as well as Mark &amp; Graham and GreenRow. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
<h3>Financial Insights: Williams-Sonoma</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Williams-Sonoma's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 8.04% as of 31 January, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 15.63%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Williams-Sonoma's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 19.01%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Williams-Sonoma's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 7.5%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.63.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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NRG Energy shares jumped 21.5% to $145.05 on Monday.
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<li>Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) gained 22.1% to $33.31.</li>
<li>WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) shares jumped 21.4% to $9.72. WeRide will release its first quarter financial results before the opening bell on May 21.</li>
<li>Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) shares rose 21.2% to $39.76 after Argus Research upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and announced a $40 price target.</li>
<li>Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBH#NYSE">SBH</a>) gained 21.1% to $9.90 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) shares jumped 20.1% to $102.34.</li>
<li>VNET Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) rose 20.1% to $7.16.</li>
<li>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) gained 18.3% to $230.01.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) gained 17.3% to $10.53.</li>
<li>Matson, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) shares rose 16.4% to $111.95.</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) surged 15.2% to $72.22.</li>
<li>Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASO#NASDAQ">ASO</a>) gained 15.1% to $45.15.</li>
<li>V.F. Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) gained 13% to $15.00.</li>
<li>XPO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPO#NYSE">XPO</a>) rose 12.9% to $125.38.</li>
<li>Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>) jumped 12.7% to $300.64.</li>
<li>Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) gained 12.3% to $32.81.</li>
<li>DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) shares rose 11% to $212.02. Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintained Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $254 to $223.</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) gained 10.5% to $51.30. Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintained Affirm with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $45 to $53.</li>
<li>Masco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>) rose 10.3% to $68.49. Masco declared a quarterly dividend of 31 cents per common share.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) gained 9.6% to $44.93.</li>
<li>Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) rose 8.8% to $174.35.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) gained 8.1% to $92.85.</li>
<li>Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) rose 7.8% to $208.19.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 7% to $319.24. Tesla has touted the company&#8217;s FSD (Full Self-Driving) technology ahead of next month&#8217;s Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas.</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) rose 5.8% to $209.92. Apple is reportedly contemplating raising the prices for its forthcoming fall iPhone models, while also planning to introduce new features and design changes.</li>
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Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 6.15% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.21%. Currently, Williams-Sonoma has a market capitalization of $19.07 billion. 
Buying $1000 In WSM: If an investor had bought $1000 of WSM stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $10,270.89 today based on a price of $154.41 for WSM at the time of writing.
<h3>Williams-Sonoma's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746632713_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Williams-Sonoma 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.73 million shares sold short, which is 8.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.93 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Williams-Sonoma Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746550832_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Williams-Sonoma has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Williams-Sonoma's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Williams-Sonoma's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 18.95%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Williams-Sonoma?

Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $201 to $174.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Williams-Sonoma, Lowers Price Target to $174

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Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.49%. Currently, Williams-Sonoma has a market capitalization of $18.71 billion. 
Buying $100 In WSM: If an investor had bought $100 of WSM stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $887.27 today based on a price of $151.48 for WSM at the time of writing.
<h3>Williams-Sonoma's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745615712_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Williams-Sonoma Stock In The Last 20 Years

In the preceding three months, 13 analysts have released ratings for Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Williams-Sonoma, revealing an average target of $188.23, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $131.00. This current average has increased by 0.58% from the previous average price target of $187.15. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745582439_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Williams-Sonoma among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;Bradley Thomas &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $181.00&#x7C;$181.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cristina Fernandez &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $220.00&#x7C;$220.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Oliver Wintermantel &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;In-Line &#x7C; $175.00&#x7C;$180.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Zachary Fadem &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $170.00&#x7C;$195.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jonathan Matuszewski&#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $208.00&#x7C;$226.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Seth Basham &#x7C;Wedbush &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $170.00&#x7C;$190.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher Horvers &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $168.00&#x7C;$153.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Lasser &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $165.00&#x7C;$140.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simeon Gutman &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $185.00&#x7C;$195.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cristina Fernandez &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $220.00&#x7C;$230.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cristina Fernandez &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$230.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Seth Sigman &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $131.00&#x7C;$123.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kate McShane &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $224.00&#x7C;$170.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Williams-Sonoma. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Williams-Sonoma compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Williams-Sonoma's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Williams-Sonoma's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Williams-Sonoma analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Williams-Sonoma Better</h2>
With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (154 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (184) provides casual home accessories. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (11) offers lighting and house parts. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen (46) as well as Mark &amp; Graham and GreenRow. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Williams-Sonoma's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Williams-Sonoma displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 8.04%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Williams-Sonoma's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 15.63%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Williams-Sonoma's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 19.01%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Williams-Sonoma's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 7.5%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Williams-Sonoma's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.63.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Williams-Sonoma Through 13 Analysts

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Keybanc analyst Bradley Thomas upgraded Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and maintained the price target of $266. Lowe&#8217;s shares closed at $222.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst James Hardiman upgraded the rating for Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $72 price target. Hasbro shares closed at $60.37 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HAS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Bradley Thomas upgraded the rating for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and maintained the price target of $181. Williams-Sonoma shares closed at $151.40 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Keybanc analyst Bradley Thomas upgrades Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and maintains the price target from $181 to $181.

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Williams-Sonoma's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.03 million shares sold short, which is 10.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Williams-Sonoma Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744401630_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Williams-Sonoma has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Williams-Sonoma's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Williams-Sonoma's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 15.92%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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