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Williams-Sonoma stock holds key support after raised Q2 guidance
The retailer reported 6.7% growth and 6.2% comps, posting $696 million in operating cash flow and $2.10 in adjusted EPS, which was three cents above consensus.
Williams-Sonoma’s stock appears to be consolidating near a key support level after its Q2 earnings, with MarketBeat Ratings noting that the results reinforced an earlier breakout from a trading range and kept the uptrend intact.
The company’s quarter showed growth across segments, with industry-leading 6.7% growth and 6.2% comparable sales, led by the core Williams-Sonoma brand which rose 7.6%, while other concepts including Pottery Barn and West Elm grew at least 5% and at least 3.5% for the broader set.
Margin trends were mixed, with adjusted operating margin at 17.3% and both gross and operating margins contracting compared with last year, though less than expected. Williams-Sonoma also generated $696 million in operating cash flow and delivered $2.10 in adjusted earnings per share, three cents above consensus, according to MarketBeat Ratings.
Looking ahead, the company raised guidance, with the midpoint revenue forecast up 75 basis points above consensus, and management signaled it may remain cautious given CEO Laura Alber’s view that housing and tariff headwinds could linger. MarketBeat Ratings also pointed to the company’s strategy of prioritizing quality and margin, alongside a capital return program it expects to continue.