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Williams-Sonoma Inc.WSMCOMMENTAug 10, 2016
Jennifer RadmanStock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 18, 2026. Market Open.
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Late-August they reported a strong quarter--margin growth and earnings and didn't touch their earnings forecast. It's maintained those gains is up 24% for the year. Is watching it, because they just delivered a partnership with Salesforce who will provided united data and AI tools. Likes it overall.
Stockchase DiscoverShe bought into this about a year ago, and sold it a couple of quarters later. When they had those port strikes, the company was struggling with their margins. It is a lot easier to ship boxes of clothing and the supply chain, then it is with furniture. It turned quickly, in terms of the story. They announced new initiatives and a game plan. If there are signals that the story is not playing out, you should cut your losses and get out, which is what she did.
Has done a really good job of building sales on the Internet. As the housing market continues to rebound in the US, this company has a very high-end brand. They get about 50% of sales from e-commerce, and have no debt. It is probably going to be a dogfight over this upcoming holiday season, but at current value, he still thinks it is attractive for the long-term. Dividend yield of 3%. (Analysts’ price target is $49.)
John Petrides(Top Pick Jun 13/16, Down 5.16%) They had a nasty report for third quarter. They had increased competition from Pottery Barn. They are closing stores and increasing their West Elm furniture stores.
Erin Gibbs
She bought this after the big dive, thinking of very good top line trends in housing growth. It seemed like the issues were temporary. Port strikes messed up their inventory. She was expecting a bit of an improvement in the last quarter, but they went and announced all their spending plans. That put some pressure on the stock and there are some competitive pressures coming. Trimmed half her position, and is waiting to see how this quarter turns out. Thinks the next quarter or 2 are going to be very important.