Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) is up 28.1% since the beginning of the year. At $227 per share, WSM is trading just below its 52-week high of $231. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WSM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,201.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) has returned 28.12% so far this year and 45.75% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WSM has achieved an annualized return of 27.02%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, WSM's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Mar 1996 with a return of +52.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -48.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, WSM closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +39.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 6, 2000 at -36.9%.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.57%, beta of 1.25, and R2 of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock captured 150.72% of S&P 500 Index gains and 111.27% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WSM ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. provided a 1.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.74 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 19 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Williams-Sonoma, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. was 89.01%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 593 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.