Williams-Sonoma (WSM)

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Williams-Sonoma EPS in-line, misses on revenue

Aug 27 2014, 16:15 ET | About: Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) | By: Jignesh Mehta, SA News Editor

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM): Q2 EPS of $0.53 in-line.
Revenue of $1.04B (+5.9% Y/Y) misses by $10M.
Shares -8.79% AH.
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announces second quarter 2014 results Net revenues grow 5.8%, operating margin expands to 8.2% EPS increases to $0.53
Wed August 27, 2014 4:10 PM|Business Wire | About: WSM

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) today announced operating results for the second fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2014 (Q2 14) versus the second fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2013 (Q2 13).

2nd QUARTER 2014 RESULTS

Q2 14 net revenues grew 5.8% to $1.039 billion versus $982 million in Q2 13 with comparable brand revenue growth of 5.7%.

Q2 14 operating income grew 9.3% to $85 million and operating margin increased to 8.2% versus 8.0% in Q2 13.

Q2 14 diluted earnings per share (EPS) grew 8.2% to $0.53 from $0.49 in Q2 13.

Cash returned to stockholders totaled $90 million, comprising $59 million in stock repurchases and $31 million in dividends.

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