Williams-Sonoma Earnings Increase 20% And Raises Guidance for 2014

Share of Williams Sonoma increased as they announced strong quarterly results on Wednesday. They were able to brave the harsh winter weather much better than their competitors. Williams Sonoma reported earnings that were $0.04 higher than analysts expected. Along with impressive revenues of $974 million, up nearly $100 million from a year ago. Williams Sonoma has set a new all-time high trading above 67-dollars a share, given the increased guidance outlook for the rest of 2014. Next quarter they stand to possibly make even more, with an improving housing market and international expansion opportunities.