Williams-Sonoma, Inc. vs Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B), while Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $114.85. The key difference: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays a 1.36% dividend while Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund pays none, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| WSM | XLY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.30B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | — |
52-Week High | $240.06 | $124.52 |
52-Week Low | $168.64 | $105.64 |
Enterprise Value | $27.14B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.36% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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.
Read more on WSM →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: retail; hotels, restaurants and leisure; textiles, apparel and luxury goods; household durables; automobiles; auto components; distributors; leisure products; and diversified consumer services. It is non-diversified.
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