WSM Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how WSM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, WSM sees a -5.62% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.27% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +5.71%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
WSM Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
1.85B
-15.46%
-0.48%
Gross Margin
44.36%
6.81%
9.07%
Operating Margin
17.08%
10.26%
15.80%
Net Margin
12.80%
11.50%
18.30%
EPS
3.66
-1.61%
17.31%
No Data Available
WSM Earnings Analysis
Williams-Sonoma Inc Corporation (WSM.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Comp Sales Resilience: Comp sales decreased by only 2.9%, outperforming the industry decline of 7%, indicating strong market share retention.
Operating Margin Improvement: Operating margin improved to 17.8%, an increase of 80 basis points year-over-year, reflecting effective cost management and operational efficiencies.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Earnings per share rose by 7% to $1.96, demonstrating robust profitability despite challenging market conditions.
Stock Repurchase Confidence: The company repurchased $533 million of its stock in Q3, representing 4% of shares outstanding year-to-date, showcasing confidence in its financial health.
Revenue Guidance Adjustment: Full year revenue guidance was raised to a range of down 3% to down 1.5%, reflecting optimism about upcoming sales trends and seasonal product performance.
Negative
Comp Sales Decline Analysis: Comp sales decreased by 2.9% in Q3, underperforming the industry average decline of 7%.
Decline in Furniture Sales: Pottery Barn experienced a significant decline with a negative 7.5% comp in Q3, indicating ongoing challenges in the furniture segment.
Decline in Consumer Demand: West Elm's comp was down 3.5% in Q3, despite some improvements, reflecting continued weakness in consumer demand for furniture.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses increased to 28.9% of revenue, 150 basis points higher than last year, primarily due to higher employment and advertising costs.
Inventory Concerns Rising: Inventory levels rose by 3.8% year-over-year, raising concerns about potential overstock as the company prepares for the holiday season.
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WSM Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Williams-Sonoma Q3 2024 shows resilience amid challenges
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-6.76%Positive
The earnings call presented mixed signals. Financial metrics showed slight improvements, such as increased EPS and operating margins, but revenues declined. Shareholder returns via stock repurchases were strong, yet guidance indicated revenue declines. The Q&A highlighted uncertainties in furniture sales and vague responses about stabilization timelines, offsetting positives like supply chain improvements. Given these mixed signals and lack of market cap information, the stock is likely to remain neutral within a -2% to 2% range over the next two weeks.
