Added to YB: 2026-01-26
Pitch date: 2026-01-23
WSM [neutral]
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
+3.22%
current return
Author Info
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Company Info
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home. The company offers cooking, dining, and entertaining products, such as cookware, tools, electrics, cutlery, tabletop and bar, outdoor, furniture, and a library of cookbooks.
Market Cap
$25.3B
Pitch Price
$204.25
Price Target
N/A
Dividend
1.25%
EV/EBITDA
12.19
P/E
23.24
EV/Sales
3.27
Sector
Specialty Retail
Category
growth
Williams‑Sonoma: Data and Design
WSM (overview): Home furnishings retailer w/ proprietary brand ladder capturing customers from dorm (Dormify) to luxury (Williams Sonoma Home). 40%+ ROE from mid-40s gross margins vs industry mid-30s. 3-decade omnichannel build gives data advantage - 70% purchases linked to customer, enabling targeted marketing & inventory optimization. Cross-brand customers 60% of sales. Bought at $70, nearly tripled since 2023.
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