Williams-Sonoma Q1 comparable revenue up 4.8%, diluted EPS $1.93; outlook held
Williams-Sonoma reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended May 3, 2026, with net revenues of $1.81 billion, up from $1.73 billion a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $1.93, up from $1.85. Operating margin fell to 16.2% from 16.8%, and the company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance, which it says assumes elevated oil prices and tariffs front-loaded in the first half. The results are preliminary until the company files its Form 10-Q.
Key points
- Net revenues of $1.81 billion vs. $1.73 billion in the first quarter of 2025; comparable brand revenue up 4.8%
- Diluted EPS of $1.93 vs. $1.85; operating margin of 16.2% vs. 16.8%
- Fiscal 2026 guidance reiterated: net revenue growth of 2.7% to 6.7% and operating margin of 17.5% to 18.1%
- Returned $373 million to stockholders in the quarter, including $288 million in stock repurchases
The filing
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