Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has released its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results, showcasing strong performance during the period. The company reported a 3.2% increase in comparable brand revenue for the fourth quarter, with an operating margin of 20.3% and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.04. For the entire fiscal year 2025, the company achieved a record diluted EPS of $8.84, representing a 3.5% increase in comparable brand revenue.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. saw its merchandise inventories rise by 9.8% to $1.5 billion, mainly driven by incremental tariff costs of approximately $80 million. The company also announced a 15% increase in its quarterly dividend, bringing it to $0.76 per share.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, the company anticipates annual net revenues in the range of +2.7% to +6.7%, with comps in the range of +2.0% to +6.0%, and an operating margin between 17.5% to 18.1%. Over the long term, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. continues to expect mid-to-high single-digit annual net revenue growth with an operating margin in the mid-to-high teens.
The company ended fiscal 2025 with a strong liquidity position, boasting $1.0 billion in cash and $1.3 billion in operating cash flow, enabling it to deliver returns to stockholders of nearly $1.2 billion through $854 million in stock repurchases and $316 million in dividends. There is also $1.3 billion remaining under the stock repurchase program.
Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 0.72%, and are now trading at a price of $211.51. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.
