WSM Surges Past 5-Day SMA on Strong Q3 Results
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Nov 25
Source: investopedia.com
Shares of Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM.N) rose today, crossing above the 5-day simple moving average, reflecting positive investor sentiment following the company's robust third-quarter earnings report. The home goods retailer reported a net income of $241.6 million, exceeding analyst expectations and showcasing a 4% increase in comparable sales. Despite concerns over rising tariffs affecting future profitability, management raised its full-year operating margin forecast, indicating confidence in the company's resilience. CEO Laura Alber's strategic initiatives to mitigate tariff impacts have further bolstered investor optimism, contributing to today's stock performance.
Analyst Views on WSM
Wall Street analysts forecast WSM stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WSM is 203.67 USD with a low forecast of 175.00 USD and a high forecast of 230.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 205.720
Low
175.00
Averages
203.67
High
230.00
Current: 205.720
Low
175.00
Averages
203.67
High
230.00
About WSM
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an omnichannel specialty retailer of products for the home. Its products, representing distinct merchandise strategies, such as Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow are marketed through e-commerce Websites, retail stores and direct-mail catalogs. These brands are also part of The Key Rewards, its loyalty and credit card program that offers members benefits across the Williams-Sonoma family of brands. Williams Sonoma products offer everything for cooking, dining and entertaining, including cookware, tools, electrics, cutlery, tabletop and bar, outdoor, furniture and a vast library of cookbooks. It operates in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, offers international shipping to customers worldwide, and has unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in the Middle East, the Philippines, Mexico, South Korea and India.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
