Why Williams-Sonoma Stock Is the Top S&P 500 Gainer on Wednesday
- Williams-Sonoma shares jumped Wednesday after the San Francisco-based retailer reported better-than-expected earnings and boosted its dividend.
- The company's projections for profit and comparable brand revenue in 2026 also topped Wall Street forecasts.
Coming into today's session, Williams-Sonoma shares had gained just 2% since the start of 2026.
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Williams-Sonoma pleased investors Wednesday with better-than-expected earnings. Its outlook and dividend boost didn't hurt, either.
Shares of Williams-Sonoma (WSM) were up more than 5%, pacing gainers in the S&P 500 in late-morning trading on an otherwise down day for stocks. (Read Investopedia's real-time coverage of today's market action here.)
The San Francisco-based retailer reported earnings of $3.04 per share for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, topping the Visible Alpha analyst consensus of $2.89 per share. Comparable brand revenue increased 3.2% year-over-year, also topping expectations, although revenue of $2.36 billion came in just shy of estimates. The company also lifted its quarterly dividend by 15%.1
Williams-Sonoma's fiscal 2026 projections for revenue and comparable brand revenue topped consensus.
"As we look forward to 2026 and beyond, we are confident in our competitive advantages that have allowed us to take market share, and our focus is on widening that advantage,” CEO Laura Alber said.
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Share of Williams-Sonoma were up just 2% in 2026 through the close of trading on Tuesday.
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