How Will Williams-Sonoma Offset Tariff Risks?

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernández shared key points from a meeting with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) CFO Jeff Howie and Chief Accounting Officer & Head of IR Jeremy Brooks this week.

The analyst writes that the company emphasized its strengths, including an $8 billion revenue scale, a strong balance sheet with $1.2 billion in cash and no debt, and supply chain expertise while acknowledging potential tariff headwinds announced by the Trump administration.

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To neutralize the impact of tariffs, the company plans to negotiate with vendors, adjust pricing, enhance supply chain efficiencies, leverage AI for operations, and cut SG&A costs, adds the analyst.

To tackle tariffs, the analyst writes that the company can lower advertising expenses (historically 6.5%- 7.5% of sales) and improve logistics for large home deliveries, which total 2.2 million annually (7,000 per day).

Fernández notes that despite challenges, Williams-Sonoma’s demand remains stable year-to-date.

The analyst writes Williams-Sonoma is well-positioned to navigate challenges due to its diversified brand portfolio, unique merchandise, supply chain strength, and flexible cost structure.

Overall, the analyst maintained the Outperform rating on the stock with a price forecast of $220.

Price Action: WSM shares are up 3.08% at $143.13 at the last check Friday.

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