Why Williams-Sonoma Stock Was Wilting This Week

According to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) shares were weakening considerably -- as of early morning Friday they were down nearly 13% week to date. As pointed out by an analyst tracking the company, it's very exposed to the risk posed by the tariffs freshly enacted by the U.S. government.Williams-Sonoma is a storied home furnishings and kitchen goods retailer that, like many of its peers, relies significantly on imports for its product line-up. In an analysis published on Thursday (the day after the tariffs were formally announced), KeyBanc analyst Bradley Thomas flagged those sectors as being among the most vulnerable in a trade dispute. According to reports, Thomas wrote that it was difficult to find any positive factors in the levies for retailers such as Williams-Sonoma. Although some of the tariffs are sure to be negotiated down, they will doubtlessly increase consumer inflation, which in turn will negatively affect the retail sector in general.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool