Williams-Sonoma raises 2026 outlook as Q2 revenue rises 6.7% and EPS hits $2.84
Williams-Sonoma reported second-quarter 2026 net revenues of $1.96 billion, up 6.7% from a year earlier, with comparable brand revenue up 6.2%. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.84 versus $2.00, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.10, up 5%, after excluding tariff refund items, and the company raised its full-year 2026 outlook for net revenues, comparable sales and non-GAAP operating margin.
Key points
- Q2 net revenues $1,959.8 million vs. $1,836.8 million a year earlier; comparable brand revenue +6.2%
- GAAP diluted EPS $2.84 vs. $2.00; non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.10 vs. $2.00, including a $167.8 million tariff refund income reduction to cost of goods sold
- Fiscal 2026 outlook raised: net revenues +4.7% to +7.2%, comps +4.0% to +6.5%, non-GAAP operating margin 17.8% to 18.2%
- Outlook excludes any benefit from tariff refunds or related interest; quarterly results remain preliminary until the Form 10-Q is filed
The filing
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