Williams-Sonoma Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Delivered record FY2025 results with 3.5% comp growth, 18.1% operating margin, and $8.84 EPS, outperforming the industry and raising guidance. FY2026 outlook targets 2%-6% comp growth, 17.5%-18.1% margin, and increased capital investment, with continued focus on AI, retail expansion, and B2B.
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Q3 delivered 4% comp growth, 17% operating margin, and 5% EPS growth, with strong retail and B2B performance. FY2025 guidance was raised for operating margin, reflecting effective tariff mitigation and continued market share gains despite industry and housing headwinds.
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Q2 delivered 3.7% comp growth, 17.9% operating margin, and nearly 20% EPS growth, with all brands positive and strong B2B and emerging brand performance. Full-year comp guidance was raised to 2%-5%, while operating margin guidance is maintained despite tariff headwinds.
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Q1 delivered 3.4% comp growth and exceeded profit expectations, with all brands posting positive comps and strong B2B and emerging brand performance. Guidance for fiscal 2025 is reiterated despite tariff and macro uncertainty, supported by a robust mitigation plan.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Q4 comp sales rose 3.1% and full-year operating margin reached a record 17.9%, with strong performance across brands and B2B. 2025 guidance calls for flat to +3% comps and operating margin of 17.4%-17.8%, fully accounting for tariff headwinds.
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Q3 results exceeded expectations with improved margins, strong EPS growth, and market share gains despite a 2.9% comp decline. Full-year guidance was raised for both revenue and operating margin, and an additional $1B share repurchase was authorized.
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Q2 2024 saw strong profitability and margin expansion despite a challenging market, with comps down 3.3% but operating margin up to 16.2%. Full-year revenue guidance was lowered, but margin guidance was raised, reflecting confidence in operational efficiency and disciplined capital allocation.