The outlook and analysis of Williams-Sonoma, Inc (WSM)’s stock

At the time of writing, Williams-Sonoma, Inc [WSM] stock is trading at $196.97, up 1.22%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The WSM shares have gain 5.02% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 3.58%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Williams-Sonoma, Inc [NYSE: WSM] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on November 21, 2024, when Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its Outperform rating and also boosted its price target to $190 from $165. Previously, Wedbush downgraded its rating to Neutral on October 30, 2024, and dropped its price target to $135. On September 11, 2024, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy and revised its price target to $156 on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its Outperform rating and decreased its price target to $165 on August 23, 2024. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its recommendation of a Outperform and reduced its price target to $170 on July 12, 2024. JP Morgan upgraded its rating to Neutral for this stock on May 03, 2024, and upped its price target to $275. In a note dated March 25, 2024, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an Outperform rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $320 to $340.

For the past year, the stock price of Williams-Sonoma, Inc fluctuated between $95.76 and $200.56. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $147 within the next 12 months. Williams-Sonoma, Inc [NYSE: WSM] shares were valued at $196.97 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -25.37% based on the average WSM price forecast.

Analyzing the WSM fundamentals

According to Williams-Sonoma, Inc [NYSE:WSM], the company’s sales were 7.53B for trailing twelve months, which represents an -2.86% plunge. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.47% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.19%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.19%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.15%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.22, Equity is 0.52 and Total Capital is 0.45. An extended analysis of the company’s primary financial structure reveals a debt-to-equity ratio of0.69.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 193.15 points at the first support level, and at 189.32 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 199.67, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 202.36.

Ratios To Look Out For

It is important to note that Williams-Sonoma, Inc [NYSE:WSM] has a current ratio of 1.35. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 0.56, and the Cash Ratio is 0.45. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 3.22, the price to book ratio is 12.80 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 23.30.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Howie Jeffrey, EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, that happened on Dec 02 ’24 when 3160.0 shares were sold. Officer, Jeffrey Howie completed a deal on Dec 02 ’24 to buy 3160.0 shares. Meanwhile, PRESIDENT & CEO ALBER LAURA sold 40000.0 shares on Nov 15 ’24.

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