Williams Sonoma Stock Price, News & Analysis

Benjamin Moore, a leading paint and coatings company, has announced a multi-year partnership with Williams-Sonoma Inc.'s (NYSE: WSM) portfolio brands including Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Teen, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm, and Rejuvenation. The collaboration will focus on creating curated color palettes matching seasonal furniture and décor, developing in-store experiences, and producing branded digital content. Design Crew teams across Williams-Sonoma retail locations will be equipped with Benjamin Moore design and color tools for consultations. The partnership brings together Benjamin Moore's expertise in premium paints with Williams-Sonoma's position as the world's largest digital-first, design-led home retailer, aiming to provide comprehensive design solutions for both professional and consumer customers.

Affirm (AFRM) has expanded its partnership with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) into Canada, building upon their successful U.S. collaboration. The expansion allows Canadian consumers to use Affirm's pay-over-time options across Williams-Sonoma's family of brands, including Williams Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Teen, Pottery Barn Kids, and Mark & Graham.

Approved Canadian shoppers can now split their purchases into monthly payments through a simple process involving a quick eligibility check at checkout. Affirm emphasizes that customers will never face late or hidden fees. The company joins other major retailers in Canada offering Affirm's payment solutions, including Amazon, Apple, Samsung, and Brown's Shoes.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has announced the acquisition of Dormify's intellectual property, a specialized online retailer focused on dorm and small-space solutions for college students and young adults. The strategic move aims to expand WSM's market presence in the collegiate demographic segment.

The acquisition aligns with Williams-Sonoma's strategy of building and acquiring brands that serve customers throughout different life stages. The company plans to leverage its operational capabilities, design expertise, digital infrastructure, and customer service to accelerate Dormify's growth. The relaunch of Dormify is scheduled for 2026.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) reported strong Q1 2025 results with comparable brand revenue growth of 3.4% and an operating margin of 16.8%. The company achieved diluted EPS of $1.85, representing 8.8% growth excluding prior year adjustments. All brands showed positive comparable sales growth. The company maintained strong liquidity of $1.0 billion in cash and returned $165 million to stockholders through $90 million in stock repurchases and $75 million in dividends. For fiscal 2025, Williams-Sonoma reiterated its guidance expecting annual net revenues between -1.5% to +1.5%, with comps ranging from flat to +3.0%, and an operating margin between 17.4% to 17.8%. The company's inventory position increased 10.3% to $1.3 billion, including strategic early receipts to mitigate potential tariff impacts.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) announced the upcoming launch of its Pottery Barn brand in the United Kingdom during Autumn 2025. The expansion will introduce a UK-specific website offering curated furniture, bedding, lighting, and decorative accessories. The launch will include Pottery Barn's complimentary design services for personalized interior styling assistance, available both at home and online.

According to CEO Laura Alber, this expansion aligns with the company's long-term growth strategy, targeting markets with meaningful opportunities. Pottery Barn President Monica Bhargava emphasized that the UK offering will focus on thoughtfully designed pieces suitable for various living spaces, from small flats to family homes.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, accessible via their investor relations website. A replay will be available from 12:00 PM ET the same day.

Williams-Sonoma is the world's largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, operating multiple brands including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and others. The company maintains operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with franchised stores in various international markets.

Pottery Barn Teen, a Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) brand, has launched Dorm Concierge, a complimentary personalized service for customers using their Pick Up Near Campus™ feature. The service assigns dedicated customer service representatives to assist with dorm orders, providing bi-weekly updates and support for order management. Customers can pick up items at over 450 participating Williams-Sonoma retail locations, with items held for up to 30 days after the selected pick-up date. The initiative expands on existing services including free design services, mobile app, bedding visualizer tool, and wishlist features. Starting summer 2025, select Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids stores will feature a curated "Dorm Shop."

Pottery Barn, a Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) brand, has launched a new home collaboration with renowned interior designer Mark D. Sikes. The collection features three distinct aesthetics: Citrus, inspired by Ojai's orange groves; Lilac, showcasing feminine designs; and Blue & White, featuring geometric prints. The comprehensive collection includes tabletop items, linens, bedding, bath textiles, pillows, wall art, wallpaper, and decorative accessories.

The collection emphasizes hand-painted elements, embroidery, and crochet trim, reflecting Sikes' signature all-American aesthetic and classical design approach. Products are now available exclusively on potterybarn.com, targeting both indoor and outdoor summer living spaces.

Pottery Barn Teen (NYSE: WSM) has announced its first-ever collaboration with jewelry designer Kendra Scott to launch a collection of home furnishings for teen bedrooms, lounge spaces, and college dorms. The collection features furniture, organic cotton bedding, no-nails wall décor, jewelry storage, backpacks with coordinating lunch bags, and decorative accessories inspired by Kendra Scott's signature jewelry designs and aesthetic. The partnership aims to bring the brand's iconic use of stones, color innovation, and distinctive silhouettes into home décor. The collection emphasizes both functionality and style, with Scott's experience as a mother of college students influencing practical design choices like nail-free wall décor and washable rugs. The collaboration is exclusively available through Pottery Barn Teen.