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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Q2 Earnings
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Wall Street analysts expect Williams-Sonoma (WSM - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $2.05 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 2.5%. Revenues are expected to be $1.91 billion, up 4.1% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Williams-Sonoma metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Comparable store sales - Total - YoY change' reaching 4.2%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 3.7%.
The consensus estimate for 'Comparable store sales - West Elm - YoY change - WSM' stands at 5.9%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 3.3%.
Analysts expect 'Comparable store sales - Pottery Barn Kids and Teen - YoY change' to come in at 4.6%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 5.3% in the same quarter of the previous year.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Comparable store sales - Williams-Sonoma - YoY change' of 5.4%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 5.1% in the same quarter of the previous year.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Number of stores - Total' should come in at 508 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 509 .
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Number of stores - Pottery Barn Kids' will likely reach 44 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 44 .
Analysts predict that the 'Number of stores - Pottery Barn' will reach 181 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 181 .
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Number of stores - West Elm' should arrive at 117 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 119 .
The consensus among analysts is that 'Number of stores - Williams-Sonoma' will reach 153 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 154 in the same quarter last year.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Number of stores - Rejuvenation' at 14 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 11 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Over the past month, shares of Williams-Sonoma have returned +7.8% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.8% change. Currently, WSM carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that it may outperform. the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Q2 Earnings
Wall Street analysts expect Williams-Sonoma (WSM - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $2.05 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 2.5%. Revenues are expected to be $1.91 billion, up 4.1% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Williams-Sonoma metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Comparable store sales - Total - YoY change' reaching 4.2%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 3.7%.
The consensus estimate for 'Comparable store sales - West Elm - YoY change - WSM' stands at 5.9%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 3.3%.
Analysts expect 'Comparable store sales - Pottery Barn Kids and Teen - YoY change' to come in at 4.6%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 5.3% in the same quarter of the previous year.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Comparable store sales - Williams-Sonoma - YoY change' of 5.4%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 5.1% in the same quarter of the previous year.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Number of stores - Total' should come in at 508 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 509 .
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Number of stores - Pottery Barn Kids' will likely reach 44 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 44 .
Analysts predict that the 'Number of stores - Pottery Barn' will reach 181 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 181 .
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Number of stores - West Elm' should arrive at 117 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 119 .
The consensus among analysts is that 'Number of stores - Williams-Sonoma' will reach 153 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 154 in the same quarter last year.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Number of stores - Rejuvenation' at 14 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 11 in the same quarter of the previous year.
View all Key Company Metrics for Williams-Sonoma here>>>Over the past month, shares of Williams-Sonoma have returned +7.8% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.8% change. Currently, WSM carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that it may outperform. the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .