Williams Sonoma Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

WSM Stock  USD 317.53  3.51  1.12%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Williams Sonoma is Buy with 17 hold recommendations. The current projected Williams Sonoma target price consensus is 148.12 with 26 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Williams-Sonoma analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Williams Sonoma vendors, executives, and/or customers. Williams Sonoma recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Williams-Sonoma target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Williams Sonoma to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
134.79
Highest Forecast
164.41
Target Price
148.12
As of the 29th of March 2024, Gross Profit is likely to grow to about 3.5 B, while Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.13. At this time, Williams Sonoma's Net Debt is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 29th of March 2024, Retained Earnings is likely to grow to about 1.6 B, while Common Stock Total Equity is likely to drop about 566.9 K.
  
It's important to approach Williams Sonoma's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Williams Sonoma Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Williams target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Williams Sonoma's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   26  Buy
Most Williams analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Williams stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Williams-Sonoma, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Williams Sonoma Target Price Projection

Williams Sonoma's current and average target prices are 317.53 and 148.12, respectively. The current price of Williams Sonoma is the price at which Williams Sonoma is currently trading. On the other hand, Williams Sonoma's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Williams Sonoma Market Quote on 29th of March 2024

Low Price314.12Odds
High Price319.71Odds

317.53

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Williams Sonoma Target Price

Low Estimate134.79Odds
High Estimate164.41Odds

148.12

Historical Lowest Forecast  134.79 Target Price  148.12 Highest Forecast  164.41
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Williams Sonoma and the information provided on this page.

Williams Sonoma Analyst Ratings

Williams Sonoma's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Williams Sonoma stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Williams Sonoma's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Williams Sonoma's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Williams Sonoma price targets

Williams Sonoma's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Williams Sonoma's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Williams Sonoma's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Williams Sonoma's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Williams Sonoma Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Williams Sonoma is a key component of Williams Sonoma valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Williams Sonoma.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Williams Sonoma's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
314.64317.53320.42
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
285.78338.06340.95
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
325.49328.38331.27
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
2.242.683.01
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When determining whether Williams-Sonoma is a strong investment it is important to analyze Williams Sonoma's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Williams Sonoma's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Williams Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Williams Sonoma to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
To learn how to invest in Williams Stock, please use our How to Invest in Williams Sonoma guide.
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The data published in Williams Sonoma's official financial statements usually reflect Williams Sonoma's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Williams-Sonoma. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Williams accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Williams Sonoma's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Specialty Retail space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Williams Sonoma's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Williams Sonoma's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Williams Sonoma's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Williams Sonoma. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Williams Sonoma's management manipulating its earnings.