WSM monthly performance report
View WSM's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
WSM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Williams-Sonoma (WSM) closed September 2026 at $218.20, down 4.40% for the month and +11.29% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, WSM is +22.18%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.28% versus its 200-day moving average ($205.31), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, WSM has outperformed the S&P 500 by +132.98%, with a relative strength index reading of 177.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Williams-Sonoma ended September 2026 at $218.20, posting a monthly return of −4.40%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.71%.
The current quarter stands at −6.39% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.28% versus the 200-day moving average ($205.31).
Year-to-date, WSM is +22.18% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +11.60%. The stock is currently −14.38% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −36.79%.
| Period | WSM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.48% | −0.44% | −1.04% |
| 1 Week | −4.10% | −1.10% | −3.00% |
| 1 Month | −4.40% | −1.69% | −2.71% |
| 3 Months | −2.39% | −0.10% | −2.29% |
| 6 Months | +17.46% | +13.21% | +4.25% |
| YTD | +22.18% | +10.58% | +11.60% |
| 12 Months | +11.29% | +14.25% | −2.96% |
| 3 Years | +203.06% | +70.07% | +132.98% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2024 | +34.82% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +28.25% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +24.83% |
| #4 | Feb 2024 | +21.79% |
| #5 | Sep 2024 | +15.33% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −18.75% |
| #2 | Oct 2024 | −13.42% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | −13.16% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −11.34% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −9.68% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +3.33% |
| Q3 2025 | +19.64% |
| Q4 2025 | −8.63% |
| Q1 2026 | +2.09% |
| Q2 2026 | +27.85% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −6.39% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +75.58% |
| 2024 | +83.55% |
| 2025 | −3.56% |
| 2026 | +22.18% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $254.86 (2026-08-11) |
| 52-Week Low | $165.51 (2026-05-19) |
| Current Price | $218.20 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $205.31 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.28% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −36.79% (2025-04-16) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.38% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 177.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +132.98% |
| RS Peak | 221.2 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 99.4 (Sep 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was WSM's return for this report period?
WSM returned −4.40% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has WSM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD WSM: +22.18% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is WSM's 12-month return?
+11.29% over the trailing 12 months.
Is WSM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.28% versus 200DMA ($205.31).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−36.79% on 2025-04-16.