Williams-Sonoma stock: Evercore raises target for Williams-Sonoma stock to USD 255.00
Published on 10/24/2026 at 04:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSThree dated investor signals
- Evercore raised its Williams-Sonoma target from USD 240.00 to USD 255.00 on October 20, 2026.
- Second-quarter revenue reached USD 1.96 billion, up 6.7 percent year over year.
- Williams-Sonoma declared a USD 0.76 dividend per share on October 14, 2026.
Williams-Sonoma raised its analyst target after Evercore ISI lifted the price objective from USD 240.00 to USD 255.00 on October 20, 2026. According to MarketScreener, Evercore ISI maintained its In Line rating while raising the target by USD 15.00, or 6.25 percent.
Results support the target move
Williams-Sonoma reported USD 1.96 billion in revenue for the second quarter ended August 2, 2026, up 6.7 percent from USD 1.84 billion in the prior-year quarter. The company also reported adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.10, above the USD 2.08 consensus estimate, according to Markets Insider.
The operating picture gives the target increase a measurable foundation. Second-quarter operating profit was USD 448.8 million, producing a 23.00 percent operating margin, while operating cash flow reached USD 539.5 million for the same reporting period.
What changed across three dates?
On August 26, 2026, Williams-Sonoma reported USD 1.96 billion in second-quarter revenue; on October 14, 2026, it declared a USD 0.76 quarterly dividend; and on October 20, 2026, Evercore ISI raised its target to USD 255.00. The sequence links the latest analyst action to the companys reported sales growth and shareholder distribution.
When is the next dated cash payment?
The companys USD 0.76 dividend was scheduled for payment on November 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 16, 2026, according to MarketBeat. The payment date adds a concrete shareholder event to the analyst reassessment.
Stock context after the target update
Williams-Sonoma last traded at USD 252.64 on Cboe BZX on October 23, 2026 at 3:13 p.m. EDT. Its market capitalization stood at USD 30.7 billion at the close of October 22, 2026, while the company operates in the consumer cyclical sector and specialty retail industry.
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Williams-Sonoma stock facts
- Company: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
- ISIN: US9699041011
- Ticker: WSM
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 30.7 billion (as of October 22, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
