Use Q2 Weakness to Load-Up on Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Stock, Piper Jaffray Says

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Goldman Sachs Comments on Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Following Q2 Results

August 28, 2014 9:22 AM EDT

Goldman Sachs maintained a Neutral rating on Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) and raised its price target to $76.00 (from $72.00). Comments follow Q2 results. Analyst Matthew J. Fassler thinks the "story is on track" despite setbacks.

"WSM delivered the most surprisingly challenging quarter of the hardlines earnings season to... More

Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Sell-Off Post Q2 an 'Over-Reaction', BofA/Merrill Lynch Says

August 28, 2014 7:22 AM EDT

With shares trading down over 10% following Q2 results, BofA/Merrill Lynch is reiterated a Buy rating and $82 price target on Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) calling the sell-off an over-reaction related to 1) a lower GM (although EBIT margin was +26bp) caused by a more promotional environment... More

UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Momentum Slowing; Morgan Stanley Downgrades to Equalweight

August 28, 2014 7:19 AM EDT

(Updated - August 28, 2014 9:32 AM EDT)

Morgan Stanley downgraded Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) from Overweight to Equalweight with a price target of $74. Analyst Simeon Gutman noted slowing momentum, and he doesn't thinks the "stock to work" in the medium term.

"While Q2 EPS was... More

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) Reports In-Line Q2 EPS; Guides FY14 EPS Below Expectations

August 27, 2014 4:12 PM EDT

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) reported Q2 EPS of $0.53, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.53. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.04 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.05 billion.

Comps grew 5.7 percent.

Laura Alber, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, We are pleased to... More