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Williams-Sonoma Raises Dividend 15% After Q4 Beat as Analysts Back 2026 Outlook

Management projects revenue growth of 2.7% to 6.7% alongside mid‑ to high‑teens margins.

Overview

  • The board increased the quarterly cash dividend to $0.76 per share, payable May 22, 2026.
  • For 2026, the company guided to net revenue growth of 2.7% to 6.7% and reiterated long‑term targets for mid‑ to high‑single‑digit sales growth with mid‑ to high‑teens operating margins.
  • Q4 results topped estimates, with gross margin at 46.9% versus 45.8% expected and EPS of $3.04 versus $2.90 forecast.
  • FY2025 cash generation remained strong with roughly $1 billion in cash and $1.3 billion in operating cash flow, funding nearly $1.2 billion returned to shareholders through $854 million in buybacks and $316 million in dividends.
  • Analysts were broadly constructive as RBC lifted its price target to $214 and kept Outperform and TD Cowen maintained Buy with a $225 target, while tariff costs of about $80 million were flagged as a near‑term headwind.