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 | 9.84 | 11,594,826 | -2.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Aristotle Capital Management LLC | 9.46 | 11,140,471 | +22.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.59 | 7,763,405 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Blackhill Capital Inc | 6.52 | 7,684,278 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.10 | 6,005,471 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.92 | 5,794,102 | -3.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 3.53 | 4,154,933 | +6.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 3.21 | 3,778,233 | +8.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.18 | 3,750,033 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.62 | 3,091,048 | +1.0 | 07/31/2026 |
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 | 888,524 | 194,497,904 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Howie Jeffrey | EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 37,183 | 8,139,359 $ | Sep 12, 2026 | direct |
| Yearout Karalyn | EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | 20,195 | 4,420,686 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | direct |
| Huffington Arianna | Director | 3,254 | 712,301 $ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: September 17, 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.