Business Segments · Cost of merchandise and shipping

Reportable Segment — Cost of merchandise and shipping

Williams-Sonoma Reportable Segment — Cost of merchandise and shipping increased by 4.9% to $808.55M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.6%, from $788.15M to $808.55M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A decrease relative to revenue indicates improved supply chain efficiency or better vendor pricing, while an increase suggests rising logistics or procurement costs.

Detailed definition

Includes the direct costs associated with purchasing inventory and the logistics expenses required to deliver products t...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Cost of Goods Sold' plus 'Freight/Logistics' expenses reported by other e-commerce and retail companies.

Metric ID: wsm_segment_reportable_segment_cost_of_merchandise_and_shipping

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$669.03M$787.12M$788.15M$766.64M$770.76M$808.55M
QoQ Change+17.7%+0.1%-2.7%+0.5%+4.9%
YoY Change+14.6%-2.1%+2.6%
Range$669.03M$808.55M
CAGR+16.4%
Avg YoY Growth+5.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams-Sonoma's reportable segment — cost of merchandise and shipping?
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported reportable segment — cost of merchandise and shipping of $808.55M in Q3 2025.
How has Williams-Sonoma's reportable segment — cost of merchandise and shipping changed year-over-year?
Williams-Sonoma's reportable segment — cost of merchandise and shipping increased by 2.6% year-over-year, from $788.15M to $808.55M.
What does reportable segment — cost of merchandise and shipping mean?
The total cost of buying products and shipping them to customers within the business segment.