Ross Stores, Inc. vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Ross Stores, Inc. trades at $235 (market cap $75.63B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Ross Stores, Inc. is far larger — about 2.9× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.36%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROST | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $75.63B | $26.30B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $240.13 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $134.02 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $76.23B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 0.75% | 1.36% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Ross Stores is a leading American off-price apparel and home fashion retailer, operating over 1,920 stores (at the end of fiscal 2021) across the Ross Dress for Less and dd's Discounts banners. Ross offers a variety of name-brand products and targets undercutting conventional retailers' regular prices by 20%-70%. The company uses an opportunistic, flexible merchandising approach
Read more on ROST →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) 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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