Williams-Sonoma Q3 EPS rises 7.1% to $1.96 on lower sales; raises 2024 outlook
Williams-Sonoma reported third-quarter 2024 results for the quarter ended October 27, 2024. Net revenues fell to $1.80 billion from $1.85 billion and comparable brand revenue declined 2.9%, but diluted EPS rose 7.1% to $1.96 on an operating margin of 17.8%, and the company raised its full-year 2024 outlook. The board also approved a new $1 billion stock repurchase authorization, and the raised margin guidance includes a $49 million out-of-period freight expense adjustment.
- Net revenues were $1.80 billion versus $1.85 billion a year earlier; comparable brand revenue fell 2.9%.
- Diluted EPS was $1.96 versus $1.83; operating margin was 17.8% versus 17.0%.
- Full-year 2024 net revenue decline is now expected at -3.0% to -1.5%, and operating margin at 18.4% to 18.8%, including a $49 million out-of-period adjustment.
- A new $1 billion stock repurchase authorization was approved in September 2024; total authorization is $1.3 billion, including $293 million remaining under the March 2024 program.