Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) shares tumbled 5.80% in pre-market trading on Thursday, despite the home goods retailer reporting better-than-expected first-quarter revenue. The sharp decline suggests investors may be concerned about other aspects of the company's performance and future outlook.
For the first quarter of 2025, Williams-Sonoma reported revenue of $1.73 billion, surpassing the IBES estimate of $1.67 billion. The company's comparable brand revenue increased by 3.4% year-over-year. However, earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.85, which may have fallen short of some investors' expectations.
While Williams-Sonoma reiterated its full-year outlook and provided long-term guidance, the market's negative reaction indicates that investors might be skeptical about the company's growth prospects or concerned about potential headwinds in the retail sector. The pre-market plunge highlights the importance of not just beating revenue estimates but also meeting or exceeding expectations across all financial metrics and providing a compelling future outlook to maintain investor confidence.
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