Williams-Sonoma Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 99.0%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 9.67 | 11,394,517 | -1.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Aristotle Capital Management LLC | 9.39 | 11,057,269 | -0.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.53 | 7,692,533 | -0.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Blackhill Capital Inc | 6.52 | 7,684,278 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.26 | 6,200,281 | +3.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.02 | 5,906,785 | +1.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 3.24 | 3,815,020 | +1.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| First Trust Advisors L.P. | 2.37 | 2,790,554 | +4.7 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.17 | 3,729,342 | -0.3 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.63 | 3,093,589 | -1.1 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | 853,524 | 216,539,039 $ | Sep 16, 2026 | direct |
| Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 34,138 | 8,660,811 $ | Sep 16, 2026 | direct |
| Yearout Karalyn | EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | 19,673 | 4,991,040 $ | Oct 9, 2026 | direct |
| Finucane Anne A. | Director | 9,404 | 2,385,795 $ | Oct 16, 2026 | direct |
| Huffington Arianna | Director | 3,254 | 825,540 $ | Aug 3, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Finucane Anne A. | Director | Sell | 14 | 253.11 | 3,544 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Finucane Anne A. | Director | Sell | 780 | 252.12 | 196,654 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Yearout Karalyn | EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Sell | 522 | 239.36 | 124,946 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 252 | 224.42 | 56,554 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 186 | 223.83 | 41,632 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 635 | 222.53 | 141,307 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 420 | 221.63 | 93,085 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 362 | 220.56 | 79,843 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 202 | 219.19 | 44,276 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 403 | 218.12 | 87,902 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 585 | 217.39 | 127,173 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 2,382 | 222.86 | 530,853 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 11,606 | 222.24 | 2,579,317 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 7,734 | 221.18 | 1,710,606 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 8,568 | 220.48 | 1,889,073 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 4,710 | 219.17 | 1,032,291 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Other | 3,939 | 226.23 | 891,120 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Other | 6,984 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Yearout Karalyn | EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Sell | 522 | 246.39 | 128,616 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Yearout Karalyn | EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Sell | 1,000 | 250.00 | 250,000 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Huffington Arianna | Director | Other | 114 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 3,363 | 222.74 | 749,075 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 16,894 | 222.05 | 3,751,313 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 5,190 | 220.92 | 1,146,575 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 8,553 | 220.02 | 1,881,831 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Alber Laura | PRESIDENT & CEO | Sell | 1,000 | 219.10 | 219,100 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 3, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.