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Why WSM Stock surged +2.66% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$259.45 +2.66% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $261.31

Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 79/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (46.2% gross margin, 45% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

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As of 2026-11-03, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (NYSE: WSM) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $259.45 (+2.66% 1D, market cap $29.77B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, WSM ranks #21 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Home Furnishings), WSM carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.1x, gross margin of 46.2%, and ROIC of 45.4%. By comparison, SGI (Somnigroup International Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 38.6x, ROIC 11.3%, cap $14.63B) and MHK (Mohawk Industries Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 23.8x, ROIC 4.2%, cap $9.44B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TILE leads on earnings multiple (18.4x) while WSM leads on capital efficiency (45.4% ROIC).

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Per WSM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-02-01, CIK 0000719955), Williams-Sonoma Inc. generated $7.81B in revenue (+1.2% YoY), $1.09B in net income, and $1.06B in free cash flow against $5.41B in total assets and $1.50B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (46.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $261.32 (+0.72%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 13.5% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 79/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw A- · Rk B
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.5% Base Target
$335 Bull$284 Base$213 Bear
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (79/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY WSM SCORES 79/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.5% FCF Margin ($1.06B FCF) & 46.2% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 8.38 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (54.7) create a -9 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
71
Grade B$242.48+4.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
74
Grade B+$253.32-1.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
76
Grade B+$250.09+3.7% Next Q
Current
79
Grade B+$259.45+8.1% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 79/100 (B+) score, WSM faces multiple-compression risk if 28.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

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Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 43.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($237.70) or 200D SMA ($215.16) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($283.97) toward Bear Floor ($212.75).

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Why WSM Stock surged +2.66% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) surged +2.66% to $259.45, trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($165.51 – $263.65). High-quality cash engine (46.2% gross margin, 45% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($165.51 – $263.65) with RSI-14 at 54.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.2% around $259.45 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B+ (Buy) backed by 46.2% gross margin and $1.1B annual free cash flow.
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WSM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +47.67%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $259.9H $259.9L $252.7C $259.5VOL 719.0K
RES: $264.1SUP: $218.6SMA50: $237.7SMA200: $215.2
$270.5$242.1$213.6$185.1$156.7RES $264.1SUP $218.6$259.52026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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21.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +1.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #21 of 1009 ⚔️ SGI vs WSM Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (WSM vs. SGI, MHK, TILE, MBC)

Industry: Home Furnishings (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) ranks #21 by composite RQD confidence (79/100, grade B+) and #65 by equity capitalization ($29.77B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TILE leads on earnings valuation at 18.4x trailing P/E, while WSM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 45.4% ROIC and 46.2% gross margin. WSM currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 79/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
WSM ACTIVE
Williams-Sonoma Inc.
B+ 79/100 28.1x 46.2% 45.4% +2.66% $29.77B Benchmark Subject
SGI
Somnigroup International Inc.
D+ 52/100 38.6x 42.6% 11.3% +4.50% $14.63B /sgi-vs-wsm →
MHK
Mohawk Industries Inc.
B- 70/100 23.8x 23.9% 4.2% +6.58% $9.44B /mhk-vs-wsm →
TILE
Interface Inc.
B+ 78/100 18.4x 38.7% 17.5% +4.37% $2.13B /tile-vs-wsm →
MBC
MasterBrand Inc.
D+ 54/100 54.6x 30.3% 4.4% +1.52% $1.48B /mbc-vs-wsm →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-02-01 • CIK 0000719955 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-02-01), Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) reported GAAP revenue of $7.81B (+1.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.71B , and +0.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.09B, operating cash flow of $1.31B, and free cash flow of $1.06B (-7.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, WSM closed FY2025 with $5.41B in total assets against $1.50B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.38, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-02-01 $7.81B $1.09B $1.31B $1.06B $5.41B $1.50B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-02-02 $7.71B $1.13B $1.36B $1.14B $5.30B $1.42B
FY2023 (FY) 2024-01-28 $7.75B $950.0M $1.68B $1.33B $16.83B $3.94B

3. WSM Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is WSM stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (NYSE: WSM) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $259.45 (+2.66% 1D, market cap $29.77B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, WSM ranks #21 in composite RQD confidence.

How does WSM compare to SGI and MHK in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Home Furnishings), WSM carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.1x, gross margin of 46.2%, and ROIC of 45.4%. By comparison, SGI (Somnigroup International Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 38.6x, ROIC 11.3%, cap $14.63B) and MHK (Mohawk Industries Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 23.8x, ROIC 4.2%, cap $9.44B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TILE leads on earnings multiple (18.4x) while WSM leads on capital efficiency (45.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WSM?

Per WSM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-02-01, CIK 0000719955), Williams-Sonoma Inc. generated $7.81B in revenue (+1.2% YoY), $1.09B in net income, and $1.06B in free cash flow against $5.41B in total assets and $1.50B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (46.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is WSM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

WSM last traded at $259.45 (+2.66% on volume of 1,090,842 shares), positioning the stock +9.15% above its 50-day simple moving average ($237.70) and +20.58% above its 200-day simple moving average ($215.16). Across its 52-week range of $165.51 to $263.65, WSM sits at the 95.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 54.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($243.36 to $275.54).

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WSM — Williams-Sonoma Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-02-01

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 79/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $259.45 (+2.66% 1D, market capitalization $29.77B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (18/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 45.4%, gross margin of 46.2%, operating margin of 18.1%, and free cash flow yield of 3.45%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (17/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (18/20): Incorporates a 1.01x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 8.38, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.67x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Home Furnishings industry, ..6B. — for product lines, customer segments, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-02-01), Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) reported $7.81B in annual revenue (up from $7.71B in FY2024, +1.2% YoY) and $1.09B in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($7.75B revenue, $950.0M net income) through FY2025, WSM scaled operating cash flow to $1.31B and free cash flow to $1.06B, backed by $5.41B in total assets against $1.50B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 79/100): Strong cash generator (46.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 18/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 17/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $165.51 – $263.65 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 28.1x trailing P/E and 18.9x EV/EBITDA against 18.1% operating margins and a 1.01x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

— for upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or 2nd-order bottlenecks. The only sector context available is the Consumer Discretionary / Home Furnishings classification.

  • Key Question #1: Can WSM sustain or expand its 18.1% operating margin and 45.4% ROIC against Home Furnishings peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $7.81B and free cash flow of $1.06B, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $1.50B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is WSM's 26.1x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.01x)?

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The RQD rating scores cash generation (ROIC 45.4%) and balance-sheet strength (Altman Z 8.38; Piotroski F 7/9) highly, with institution

Don't sleep on WSM's setup in Consumer Discretionary. The RQD rating scores cash generation (ROIC 45.4%) and balance-sheet strength (Altman Z 8.38; Piotroski F 7/9) highly, with institutional and insider flow also rated favorably.. Beta of 1.01 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (79/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Fair point on 28.1x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Home Furnishings. If gross margin (46.2%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $197.12 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $252.72

Trailing P/E of 28.1 and EV/EBITDA of 18.9 against a 3.45% FCF yield, with net income declining from $1.12B to $1.09B in FY 2025, l

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on WSM: Trailing P/E of 28.1 and EV/EBITDA of 18.9 against a 3.45% FCF yield, with net income declining from $1.12B to $1.09B in FY 2025, leave limited valuation cushion.. At 28.1x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Home Furnishings triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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