Williams-Sonoma Stock (NYSE:WSM), Trade Ideas

Williams-Sonoma

With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (156 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (184) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (46) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (11) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.

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<p>Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 26.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 38.25%. Currently, Williams-Sonoma has a market capitalization of $18.34 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In WSM:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of WSM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$504.99</strong> today based on a price of $286.01 for WSM at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Williams-Sonoma's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713286847_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $500 Today

<p>Evercore ISI Group  analyst Oliver Wintermantel   maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $315 to $300.</p>


Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Williams-Sonoma, Lowers Price Target to $300

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Williams-Sonoma</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with WSM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 14 options trades for Williams-Sonoma.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 21% bullish and 78%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the options we uncovered, 13 are puts, for a total amount of $761,243, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $38,400.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $200.0 and $310.0 for Williams-Sonoma, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Williams-Sonoma options trades today is 410.43 with a total volume of 1,307.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Williams-Sonoma's big money trades within a strike price range of $200.0 to $310.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Williams-Sonoma Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712769339_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$133.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">649</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$96.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">173</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$88.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">290</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">134</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$76.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">75</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$69.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">75</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">173</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Williams-Sonoma</h3>
<p>With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (156 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (184) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (46) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (11) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Williams-Sonoma, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Where Is Williams-Sonoma Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 516,228, the WSM's price is down by -3.49%, now at $298.22. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Williams-Sonoma with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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<h2>Stock Signals to Watch Right Now</h2>
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<p>Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 23 analysts have published ratings on Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) in the last three months.</p>
<p>Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $273.83, a high estimate of $340.00, and a low estimate of $154.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 21.76% increase from the previous average price target of $224.89.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712149214_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>A clear picture of Williams-Sonoma's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Wintermantel</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$298.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atul Maheswari</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Max Rakhlenko</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Wintermantel</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$261.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$261.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$222.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Williams-Sonoma. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Williams-Sonoma compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Williams-Sonoma's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Williams-Sonoma's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Williams-Sonoma analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Delving into Williams-Sonoma's Background</h2>
<p>With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (156 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (184) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (46) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (11) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.</p>
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Williams-Sonoma</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Challenges:</strong> Williams-Sonoma's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 January, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-7.1%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Williams-Sonoma's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of <strong>15.55%,</strong> the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Williams-Sonoma's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>17.99%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Williams-Sonoma's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>6.98%</strong>. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at <strong>0.65</strong>.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
<p>Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


The Analyst Verdict: Williams-Sonoma In The Eyes Of 23 Experts

<p>Needham  analyst Anna Andreeva   reiterates Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Hold.</p>


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Needham Reiterates Hold on Williams-Sonoma

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Williams-Sonoma</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) we detected 8 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $282,521 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $299,960.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $230.0 to $320.0 for Williams-Sonoma during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Williams-Sonoma's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Williams-Sonoma's whale trades within a strike price range from $230.0 to $320.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Williams-Sonoma Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712068241_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$203.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">427</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$158.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">726</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.51</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$67.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">760</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">197</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$97.7</td>
<td>$97.5</td>
<td>$97.7</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">192</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Williams-Sonoma</h3>
<p>With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (156 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (184) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (46) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (11) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Williams-Sonoma, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Williams-Sonoma's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 161,594, the price of WSM is down -0.08% at $314.68. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 49 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Williams-Sonoma</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $239.2.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Williams-Sonoma, maintaining a target price of $295. </li>
<li>An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Williams-Sonoma, maintaining a target price of $265. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Neutral rating on Williams-Sonoma with a target price of $250. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Underweight rating for Williams-Sonoma, targeting a price of $232. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Sell rating on Williams-Sonoma with a target price of $154. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Williams-Sonoma, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on WSM Options

<p>The Nasdaq 100 closed lower by around 0.1% on Thursday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.</p>
<p>When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company&rsquo;s prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.</p>
<p>Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"><em> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </em></a> platform.</p>
<h3><strong>Micron Technology </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>The Trade:</strong> <strong> Micron Technology, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mu#NASDAQ">MU</a>) EVP, Chief People Officer April S Arnzen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"><em> sold a total of 4,890 shares </em></a> at an average price of $119.30. The insider received around $583,377 from selling those shares.</li>
<li><strong>What&rsquo;s Happening:</strong> Micron reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued strong third-quarter guidance on March 20, 2024.</li>
<li><strong>What Micron Technology Does:</strong> Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Have a look at our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/"> premarket coverage here </a> </em></p>
<h3><strong>DexCom</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>The Trade:</strong> <strong> DexCom, Inc. </strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dxcm#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>) EVP Chief Legal Officer Michael Jon Brown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"><em> sold a total of 2,624 shares </em></a> at an average price of $140.04. The insider received around $367,472 from selling those shares.</li>
<li><strong>What&rsquo;s Happening:</strong> On March 13, RBC Capital initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and $165 price target.</li>
<li><strong>What DexCom Does:</strong> Dexcom designs and commercializes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetic patients.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Williams-Sonoma </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>The Trade:</strong> <strong> Williams-Sonoma, Inc. </strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wsm#NYSE">WSM</a>) CEO POTTERY BARN BRANDS Marta Benson <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"><em> sold a total of 2,184 shares </em></a> at an average price of $313.98. The insider received around $685,721 from selling those shares.</li>
<li><strong>What&rsquo;s Happening:</strong> On March 26, Evercore ISI Group analyst Oliver Wintermantel maintained Williams-Sonoma with an In-Line and raised the price target from $300 to $320.</li>
<li><strong>What Williams-Sonoma Does:</strong> With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Dropbox </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>The Trade:</strong> <strong> Dropbox, Inc. </strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dbx#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) CFO Timothy Regan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"><em> sold a total of 3,000 shares </em></a> at an average price of $24.36. The insider received around $73,074 from selling those shares.</li>
<li><strong>What&rsquo;s Happening:</strong> On March 22, Citigroup analyst Steven Enders maintained Dropbox with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $31 to $27.</li>
<li><strong>What Dropbox Does:</strong> Dropbox is a leading provider of cloud-storage and content collaboration tools with an emphasis on individuals and SMB.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Evercore ISI Group  analyst Oliver Wintermantel   maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $300 to $320.</p>


Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Williams-Sonoma, Raises Price Target to $320

<p>Telsey Advisory Group  analyst Joseph Feldman   maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $320 to $340.</p>


Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Williams-Sonoma, Raises Price Target to $340

<p>High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note.<br />
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in WSM often signals that someone has privileged information.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for Williams-Sonoma. This is not a typical pattern.</p>
<p>The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 53% bullish and 46% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $65,000, and 12 calls, totaling $696,031.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $240.0 and $390.0 for Williams-Sonoma, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Williams-Sonoma's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Williams-Sonoma's whale activity within a strike price range from $240.0 to $390.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Williams-Sonoma Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1711044992_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$153.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$97.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">222</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">339</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">57</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Williams-Sonoma</h3>
<p>With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (156 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (184) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (46) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (11) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Williams-Sonoma, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Williams-Sonoma</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 784,761, with WSM's price up by 1.13%, positioned at $298.39.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Williams-Sonoma with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Williams-Sonoma

<p>B of A Securities  analyst Jason Haas   maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $250 to $298.</p>


B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Williams-Sonoma, Raises Price Target to $298

Williams-Sonoma shares are trading higher. Wedbush maintained an Outperform rating on the stock following the company's analyst event.

<p>Wedbush  analyst Seth Basham   reiterates Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $330 price target.</p>


Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Williams-Sonoma, Maintains $330 Price Target

<p>UBS  analyst Atul Maheswari   maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $195 to $255.</p>


UBS Maintains Sell on Williams-Sonoma, Raises Price Target to $255

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WSM usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Williams-Sonoma. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 72% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $443,820, and 5 are calls, amounting to $414,060.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $260.0 to $350.0 for Williams-Sonoma over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Williams-Sonoma's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Williams-Sonoma's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $260.0 to $350.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Williams-Sonoma Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1710533761_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$280.0K</td>
<td>215</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">415</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$200.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$89.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">146</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$64.3K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>215</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">126</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Williams-Sonoma</h3>
<p>With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (163 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (191) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (46) and PBteen. West Elm (123) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (10) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Williams-Sonoma, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Williams-Sonoma's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,908,693, with WSM's price down by -0.66%, positioned at $283.77.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 67 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Williams-Sonoma</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $275.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Williams-Sonoma, maintaining a target price of $320. </li>
<li>An analyst from Goldman Sachs has elevated its stance to Neutral, setting a new price target at $263. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Williams-Sonoma, which currently sits at a price target of $240. </li>
<li>An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Williams-Sonoma, which currently sits at a price target of $320. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Underweight rating on Williams-Sonoma with a target price of $232. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Williams-Sonoma options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Check Out What Whales Are Doing With WSM

<p>Loop Capital  analyst Anthony Chukumba   maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $220 to $290.</p>


Loop Capital Maintains Hold on Williams-Sonoma, Raises Price Target to $290

<p><strong>Williams-Sonoma, Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wsm#NYSE">WSM</a>) reported Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/03/37698806/williams-sonoma-analysts-boost-their-forecasts-after-upbeat-q4-earnings">upbeat earnings for its fourth quarter</a>.</p>
<p>The San Francisco-based company was able to sustain higher margins and delivered better-than-expected fourth quarter results and guidance for 2024, according to Goldman Sachs.</p>
<p><strong>The Williams-Sonoma Analyst</strong>: Kate McShane upgraded the rating from Sell to Neutral, while rating the price target from $154 to $263.</p>
<p><strong>The Williams-Sonoma Thesis</strong>:<strong> </strong>Despite negative comps, Williams-Sonoma generated better margins &ldquo;by managing promotions and benefiting from freight costs, which offset deleverage,&quot; McShane said.</p>
<p><em>Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.</em></p>
<p>&ldquo;Although furniture demand is unlikely to improve until housing turnover resumes, WSM expects to sustain its current operating margin even with another year of negative comps in FY24,&rdquo; the analyst wrote.</p>
<p>The company has proved to be &ldquo;more nimble than we understood with its supply chain,&rdquo; while the &ldquo;structural changes made to their business (increase in digital, reduction of occupancy, better retail locations, and more targeted promotions) have allowed them to command some of the highest margins now in retail,&quot; he added.</p>
<p><strong>WSM Price Action: </strong>Shares of Williams-Sonoma had risen by 0.71% to $285.89 at the time of publication on Thursday.</p>
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Williams-Sonoma Commands 'Some Of The Highest Margins In Retail,' Analyst Says

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<p>Many investors have one or more preferred fundamental or technical indicator. These help to cut through the noise surrounding a stock. And, in some cases, the opinion of analysts is one of those indicators. Analyst-backed stocks have a high correlation with future stock price growth.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Analysts have access to information, and corporate insiders, that individual investors like you and me do not. They also generally follow many stocks within a sector, giving them the ability to spot emerging bullish or bearish trends. When analysts upgrade a stock or maintain a rating of Buy (or one of its equivalents such as Overweight or Outperform), it tells you that analysts have a strong belief that the stock will move higher. &nbsp;</p>



<p>That kind of information brings clarity. And that clarity is essential in times when economic indicators are sending conflicting signals. Here are seven analyst-backed stocks with several analyst upgrades in the 30 days ending April 10, 2024. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Analyst-Backed Stocks: Micron Technology (MU)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mu_micron_1600-300x169.png" alt="An outside image of a Micron Technology, Inc. headquarters. MU stock. momentum stocks to buy soon"><div>Source: Charles Knowles / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Micron Technology</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mu-stock-quote/"><strong>MU</strong></a></span>) leads this group of analyst-backed stocks with 22 upgrades. Many of the upgrades are above the stock&rsquo;s consensus price target of $121.35. &nbsp;</p>



<p>The company is one of the leading providers of memory chips that are becoming essential as companies add artificial intelligence (<span>AI</span>) functionality. AI models require a tremendous amount of data, which then requires high bandwidth memory (<span>HBM</span>). And Micron <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/3-stocks-to-buy-as-analysts-make-bullish-calls/" target="_blank">continues to be a leader</a> in the HBM sector. As evidence of that, the company&rsquo;s newest solution, the HBM3E will be embedded into the new <strong>Nvidia</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvda-stock-quote/"><strong>NVDA</strong></a></span>) H200 graphic processing unit (GPU).&nbsp;</p>



<p>MU stock is up 92% in the last year which may explain why short interest is up more than 9% in the last month. But with bullish analyst sentiment acting as a tailwind, any pullback can set the stage for the next move higher. &nbsp;</p>



<p>The next catalyst for Micron is likely to come from their earnings report in June. That makes this a good time to take a position as the stock is giving you a small pullback. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>SentinelOne (S)&nbsp;</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sentinelone-1600-300x169.png" alt="The logo for SentinelOne (S) is seen on on an office building."><div>Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>SentinelOne</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/s-stock-quote/"><strong>S</strong></a></span>) is another of the top analyst-backed stocks with eight recent upgrades. Cybersecurity will continue to be one of the top sectors for investors in 2024. Much of that demand is being driven by AI. So, it stands to reason that SentinelOne&rsquo;s AI-driven cybersecurity solutions will be in demand. &nbsp;</p>



<p>That&rsquo;s certainly the sentiment of analysts from <strong>Bank of America</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bac-stock-quote/"><strong>BAC</strong></a></span>) that upgraded SentinelOne <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/if-you-can-only-buy-one-cybersecurity-stock-in-april-it-better-be-one-of-these-3-names/" target="_blank">from a Neutral to a Buy</a> with a $35 price target in February in support of the company&rsquo;s competitive positioning, which has to do with its leadership in <a href="https://www.sentinelone.com/" target="_blank">AI-based cybersecurity</a>. &nbsp;</p>



<p>SentinelOne is not turning a profit, yet. And at a time when investors have less of an appetite for the risk that comes with those stocks, the company closed that gap significantly last year and expects to close it even more in 2024. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Like many <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/">tech stocks</a>, S stock has had a sharp pullback in the last 30 days. But with analysts giving the stock a consensus price target of $29.96, investors have the potential for 32% upside. And <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/chart/aMepJfAr/?symbol=NYSE%3AS&amp;utm_source=www.marketbeat.com&amp;utm_medium=widget&amp;utm_campaign=chart-logo&amp;utm_term=NYSE%3AS" target="_blank">19 out of 32 analysts</a><span> </span>give SentinelOne either a Strong Buy or Buy rating. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Analyst-Backed Stocks: Williams-Sonoma (WSM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WSM1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Williams-Sonoma (WSM) store in a shopping mall"><div>Source: designs by Jack / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>I recently put <strong>Williams-Sonoma</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wsm-stock-quote/"><strong>WSM</strong></a></span>) on a list of stocks to buy based on bullish analyst calls, and it&rsquo;s worth repeating my bullish call here. Although analysts put a <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/chart/aMepJfAr/?symbol=NYSE%3AWSM&amp;utm_source=www.marketbeat.com&amp;utm_medium=widget&amp;utm_campaign=chart-logo&amp;utm_term=NYSE%3AWSM" target="_blank">consensus Hold on WSM stock</a>, the company has received 12 upgrades in the 30 days ending on April 10, 2024. &nbsp;</p>



<p>On the one hand, market bears can say that, even with 12 upgrades, WSM is still a Hold. On the other hand, the company beat on earnings every quarter in 2023 even though the earnings were lower year-over-year. And that speaks to the idea that Williams-Sonoma can still command the <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/3-stocks-to-buy-as-analysts-make-bullish-calls/" target="_blank">20.1% operating margin</a> that it reported in its March earnings report.&nbsp;</p>



<p>WSM stock has pulled back about 5% the week of April 8. That&rsquo;s likely some profit taking as investors come to grips with any rate cuts moving further down the calendar in 2024, if they arrive at all. But this is a company with a more affluent target market that is more able to manage through inflation. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Occidental Petroleum (OXY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/oxy1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding cellphone with logo of American company Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY) on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>As you might expect, several <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/">energy stocks</a> &ndash; and specifically oil and gas stocks &ndash; have been getting upgrades. <strong>Occidental Petroleum</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/oxy-stock-quote/"><strong>OXY</strong></a></span>) is one of the stocks that should be on investors&rsquo; radars with six analyst upgrades. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Occidental is a favorite of Warren Buffett who continues to invest heavily in OXY stock. At the end of 2023, Buffett <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/the-3-best-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-in-april-2024/" target="_blank">owns over 25%</a> of the company&rsquo;s stock. The legendary investor believes in the company&rsquo;s turnaround story and in how Occidental is well positioned to deliver value to shareholders. That value is becoming clear in the company&rsquo;s dividend. After cutting the dividend in 2020, the company has raised its quarterly dividend from a penny per share in 2022 to its current amount of 22 cents per share. &nbsp;</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s fair to point out that Buffett likes OXY for its sustainability initiatives as well as its assets in the Permian basin. But the latter certainly doesn&rsquo;t hurt. Especially as oil prices are now over $85 a barrel and likely headed higher in the next 12 months. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Analyst-Backed Stocks: Netflix (NFLX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nflx1600-300x169.png" alt="Netflix (NFLX) stock index is seen on a smartphone screen. It is an American subscription streaming service and production company"><div>Source: TY Lim / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Netflix</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nflx-stock-quote/"><strong>NFLX</strong></a></span>) is another one of the heavily analyst-backed stocks with 10 recent upgrades. That&rsquo;s despite an 83% gain in NFLX stock in the last year. Netflix has silenced many naysayers (full disclosure, yours truly among them) by not only retaining subscribers but growing its base.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The streaming giant has leaned into its ad-supported tier and is seeing minimal pushback as it cracks down on passwords. The cherry on top is that the company has managed to increase the rate for its premium, ad-free, tier. And it&rsquo;s done so without seeing much consumer attrition. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Oh, and the company also signed a <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/the-3-most-undervalued-blue-chip-stocks-to-buy-in-april-2024/" target="_blank">multi-year contract with the WWE</a> that is the company&rsquo;s first foray into the coveted live sports market. While the company says it has no long-term plans for the space, it may turn out to be too lucrative to pass up. &nbsp;</p>



<p>In fairness, since late March, NFLX stock has found firm resistance at its 52-week high. However, the company reports earnings on April 18, 2024, which could very well be the next catalyst to send the stock soaring higher.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Dollar General (DG)&nbsp;</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/dg-stock-300x169.jpg" alt="The front of a Dollar General (DG Stock) store on a sunny day."><div>Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>The latest readings on inflation show that it&rsquo;s moving higher. But consumers have known that, especially those that do the shopping for their household. That&rsquo;s why it was surprising that the discount retailer, <strong>Dollar General </strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dg-stock-quote/"><strong>DG</strong></a></span>) was down 29% in the last 12 months. &nbsp;</p>



<p>The key story for the company is location more than pricing. Despite its name it may not have the lowest price on items you might buy at a store like <strong>Walmart</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wmt-stock-quote/"><strong>WMT</strong></a></span>). But the company&rsquo;s business model places its stores in rural areas or in areas that are otherwise not being served by big-box retailers. That means consumers are saving money on gas as well as their purchases, which can tip the scale in favor of Dollar General. &nbsp;</p>



<p>The company has been <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/03/plan-ahead-7-stocks-to-buy-before-any-market-downturn-occurs/" target="_blank">disappointing on the earnings front</a> as inflation hits discount retailers particularly hard. However, DG stock has 10 recent upgrades and is one of the top analyst-backed stocks. the stock is also up about 12% in 2024 which signals that <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/02/incorrect-stock-downgrades-3-stocks-analysts-may-have-wrong/" target="_blank">sentiment could be turning around</a> for DG stock.&nbsp;</p>



<p>For that turnaround to fully take shape may take an interest rate cut. That would be inflationary for consumers, but it may help Dollar General with its margins. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL)&nbsp;</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/biotechnologyepzm1600-300x169.png" alt="OLK Stock. Modern Medical Research Laboratory: Two Scientists Wearing Face Masks use Microscope, Analyse Sample in Petri Dish, Talk. Advanced Scientific Lab for Medicine, Biotechnology. Blue Color. KZR stock. RSLS stock. Best Biotech Stocks to Buy"><div>Source: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>For investors who follow the biotech sector, <strong>Madrigal Pharmaceuticals</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mdgl-stock-quote/"><strong>MDGL</strong></a></span>) has been a big winner. In March 2024, Madrigal received accelerated approval for Reziffra, the company&rsquo;s treatment for adults with <a href="https://www.rezdiffra.com/" target="_blank">noncirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)</a> that includes moderate to advanced liver fibrosis. The drug must be used as part of a program that includes diet and exercise.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There are an estimated 6 to 8 million adults with NASH in the U.S. alone. And this is the first treatment for those patients. </p>



<p>At this time, Reziffra is only approved for NASH. But it&rsquo;s important to note that a key component of Reziffra is a thyroid hormone receptor agonist, Resmetirom. Since thyroid hormones impact metabolism, if that hormone activity increases, as it will with Reziffra, patients may experience increased fat burning and weight loss.&nbsp;There is a high correlation <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/weight-loss-can-help-head-off-lasting-damage-caused-by-fatty-liver-2020043019664" target="_blank">between excess weight and liver disease</a>. Resmetirom also positively influences <a href="https://investorplace.com/2023/11/the-3-most-undervalued-biotech-stocks-to-buy-november-2023/" target="_blank">heart-related lipids and LDL cholesterol</a>. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Will these be future indications? It&rsquo;s too early to tell, but the price action in MDGL stock suggests that it may not be too early for analysts to speculate. &nbsp;</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Chris Markoch did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.</em>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you ask investors to name one or more Vanguard ETFs, they&rsquo;ll tend to rhyme off some of the asset manager&rsquo;s largest funds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Of the <a href="https://etfdb.com/compare/market-cap/">100 largest ETFs</a> by assets, Vanguard has five in the top 10, 12 in the top 25, and 32 in the top 100. That makes sense, given it is the second-largest ETF provider by assets under management, with <a href="https://www.etf.com/sections/etf-league-tables/jpmorgans-aum-jumps-12-bln-ytd-etf-league-tables-april-9">$2.55 trillion</a> as of April 9.&nbsp;</p>



<p>However, Vanguard has <a href="https://etfdb.com/etfs/issuers/">86 ETFs</a>. Not all of them are in the top 100. It has 18 ETFs with net assets of less than $1 billion. That&rsquo;s about 21% of its ETFs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The largest ETF provider by net assets is iShares, with $2.75 billion spread across <a href="https://www.etf.com/topics/ishares">411 ETFs</a>. Of those, 58% have net assets of less than $1 billion. It would be much easier to do this exercise with iShares ETFs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>That&rsquo;s not to be.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here are three smaller Vanguard ETFs to consider for your portfolio.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (VTC)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/vanguard1600-1-300x169.jpg" alt="vanguard website displayed on a mobile phone screen representing vanguard etfs"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p>The <strong>Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vtc-stock-quote/"><strong>VTC</strong></a></span>) has net assets of <a href="https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/etfs/profile/vtc#price">$981 million</a> and charges 0.04% or $4 per $10,000 invested.</p>



<p>The ETF tracks the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index, which provides investors with exposure to investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds. Although the overall portfolio has an intermediate-duration focus, it does provide exposure to short (40%), intermediate (28%), and long-term maturities (32%).&nbsp;</p>



<p>The ETF owns 7503 corporate bonds, 454 less than the index. It holds them through three Vanguard ETFs: <strong>Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vcsh-stock-quote/"><strong>VCSH</strong></a></span>), <strong>Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vcit-stock-quote/"><strong>VCIT</strong></a></span>), and the <strong>Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vclt-stock-quote/"><strong>VCLT</strong></a></span>). <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The bonds&rsquo; average coupon is 4.2%, with a 5.3% yield to maturity and an average duration of 7.0 years. The portfolio is rotated once every 10 years or so.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The top three countries by weight are the U.S. (84.9%), the UK (4.3%), and Canada (3.2%)&mdash;bonds with credit ratings of BBB or A account for 92% of the portfolio.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You won&rsquo;t get rich from VTC, but the 30-day SEC yield is a healthy 4.04%.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Vanguard S&amp;P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/midcap-stocks-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Mid-Cap Stocks Class Category Market Ticker Prices 3d Illustration"><div>Source: iQoncept / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>I&rsquo;m a sucker for mid-cap stocks, so the <strong>Vanguard S&amp;P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF </strong>(NYSEARCA:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ivog-stock-quote/"><strong>IVOG</strong></a></span>) just had to make my trio of smaller Vanguard ETFs. It helps that <em>Morningstar.com </em>gives it a <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/etfs/arcx/ivog/quote">four-star rating</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you&rsquo;re unfamiliar with the <strong>S&amp;P MidCap 400 Index</strong>, it&rsquo;s a collection of 400 mid-cap stocks representing approximately <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/additional-material/sp-midcap-400-brochure.pdf">5%</a> of the U.S. equity market. IVOG tracks the performance of the <strong>S&amp;P MidCap 400 Growth Index</strong>, which provides exposure to <a href="https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/etfs/profile/ivog#portfolio-composition">245 growth stocks</a> from the 400 in the parent index.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The average stock in IVOG has a median market cap of $9.7 billion, a five-year earnings growth rate of 18.8%, and a P/E ratio of 21.6x. It turns the portfolio every two years.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The top three sectors by weight are industrials (28.20%), consumer discretionary (17.80%), and technology (11.70%). The fund&rsquo;s top 10 holdings account for <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/etfs/arcx/ivog/portfolio">12%</a> of its <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/etfs/arcx/ivog/quote">$961.3 million</a> in net assets.</p>



<p>Of the top 10 holdings, I like <strong>Vistra </strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vst-stock-quote/"><strong>VST</strong></a></span>), <strong>Williams-Sonoma</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wsm-stock-quote/"><strong>WSM</strong></a>), and <strong>Lennox International </strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lii-stock-quote/"><strong>LII</strong></a></span>).&nbsp;</p>



<p>It charges a reasonable 0.15%.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Vanguard US Quality Factor ETF (VFQY)&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/vanguard-1-300x169.jpg" alt="vanguard ETFs: The Vanguard website is displayed on a laptop screen. vanguard etfs. blue chip stocks"><div>Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Vanguard US Quality Factor ETF </strong>(BATS:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vfqy-stock-quote/"><strong>VFQY</strong></a></span>) doesn&rsquo;t track the performance of a particular index.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Instead, portfolio managers use a <a href="https://personal1.vanguard.com/pub/Pdf/sp4417.pdf?2210149095">quantitative model</a> to evaluate stocks of all market caps and construct a portfolio of companies with solid fundamentals. These fundamentals include strong profitability, sustainable earnings, and healthy balance sheets.&nbsp;</p>




<p>VFQY&rsquo;s website <a href="https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/etfs/profile/vfqy#portfolio-composition">states</a> the portfolio &ldquo;includes a diverse mix of stocks representing many different market capitalizations (large, mid, and small), market sectors, and industry groups.&rdquo;</p>




<p>The 362 stocks in its portfolio have a median market cap of $27.3 billion, a five-year earnings growth rate of 15.4%, and a P/E ratio of 19.6x. Large-cap stocks account for <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/etfs/bats/vfqy/portfolio">43%</a> of the ETF, mid-caps (25%), and small caps (32%).&nbsp;</p>



<p>The top three sectors by weight are industrials (22.20%), consumer discretionary (20.30%), and technology (19.80%). Its top 10 holdings account for 15% of the fund&rsquo;s net assets. Of the top 10 holdings, the only stock I don&rsquo;t like is <strong>3M </strong>(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mmm-stock-quote/"><strong>MMM</strong></a>). It just has too many issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The ETF has $334.2 million in net assets and charges 0.13%.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Will Ashworth </em><em>did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. </em><em>The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the </em>InvestorPlace.com<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/"><em> </em>Publishing Guidelines</a><em>.</em></p>
<div><p>Will Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. Publications where he&rsquo;s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.</p></div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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Vanguard's Hidden Gems: 3 Smaller ETFs Poised for Big Gains

COST

CRLFF

CTAS

FMAO

FNLC

FUNC

GAIN

GDDY

GILD

GSBC

HBNC

INTU

INVH

IVOG

LAND

LANDP

LULU

MDGL

MGRC

NFLX

NVDA

ORCL

PANW

PCAR

PSTG

QNTO

RBCAA

RIVN

ROKU

RVSB

SCCO

SCHD

SCVL

SNOW

SOMC

TYCB

VCIT

VCLT

VCSH

VFQY

WDFC

XMMO

YETI

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