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May 04

Williams-Sonoma Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Williams-Sonoma reported solid results in Q1 2025, with revenue and earnings growth driven by positive comparable sales across all brands.

Key Takeaways

Williams-Sonoma delivered strong Q1 2025 results with $1.73 billion in revenue and an EPS of $1.85, supported by a 3.4% growth in comparable brand revenue and continued profitability improvement.

Total revenue reached $1.73 billion, up from $1.66 billion in Q1 2024.

Diluted EPS was $1.85, with an 8.8% YoY growth when adjusted for prior-year freight benefit.

Comparable brand revenue grew by 3.4%, with all major segments posting positive comps.

Operating income was $290.7 million, with a 16.8% operating margin.

Total Revenue
$1.73B
Previous year: $1.66B
+4.2%
EPS
$1.85
Previous year: $2.04
-9.3%
Comparable revenue growth
3.4%
Gross Profit
$766M
Previous year: $675M
+13.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.05B
Previous year: $297M
+252.2%
Total Assets
$5.16B
Previous year: $4.47B
+15.3%

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Forward Guidance

Williams-Sonoma reiterated its FY25 guidance, expecting flat to modest revenue growth and a stable operating margin despite ongoing tariff impacts.

Positive Outlook

  • Guidance for FY25 revenue growth of -1.5% to +1.5% maintained.
  • Operating margin expected between 17.4% to 17.8%.
  • Comps forecasted between flat to +3.0%.
  • Strong balance sheet with $1.0B in cash.
  • Confident in navigating macro and geopolitical uncertainties.

Challenges Ahead

  • Incremental costs from tariffs, including 30% on China and 25% on Mexico and Canada.
  • 53rd week in FY24 creates difficult year-over-year comps.
  • Gross margin impacted by lower merchandise margins.
  • Inventory rose 10.3% YoY, including strategic pull forward.
  • EPS comparisons complicated by prior-year freight adjustment.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income