Board of directors (8)
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Executive officers (7)
Company facts
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- In S&P 500 since
- Mar 2025
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Fiscal year ends
- January
- SEC industry
- Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.
Major holders (5% or more)
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No 5% holder filings parsed yet for this company.
Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Anne A. Finucane Director | Sale | 780 | $252.12 | $197K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Anne A. Finucane Director | Sale | 14 | $253.11 | $4K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Karalyn Yearout EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Sale | 522 | $239.36 | $125K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Howie EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 362 | $220.56 | $80K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Howie EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 635 | $222.53 | $141K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Howie EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 186 | $223.83 | $42K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Howie EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 252 | $224.42 | $57K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Howie EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 202 | $219.19 | $44K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Howie EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 403 | $218.12 | $88K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Howie EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 585 | $217.39 | $127K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Howie EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 420 | $221.63 | $93K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 4,710 | $219.17 | $1.0M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 8,568 | $220.48 | $1.9M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 7,734 | $221.18 | $1.7M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 11,606 | $222.24 | $2.6M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 2,382 | $222.86 | $531K |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Karalyn Yearout EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Sale | 522 | $246.39 | $129K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Karalyn Yearout EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Sale | 1,000 | $250.00 | $250K |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 1,000 | $219.10 | $219K |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 8,553 | $220.02 | $1.9M |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 3,363 | $222.74 | $749K |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 16,894 | $222.05 | $3.8M |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Laura Alber PRESIDENT & CEO | Sale | 5,190 | $220.92 | $1.1M |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Karalyn Yearout EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Sale | 1,112 | $228.49 | $254K |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Karalyn Yearout EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Sale | 522 | $203.07 | $106K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Oct 19, 2026
On October 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Lynn Martin to serve as a director of the Company, effective October 19, 2026. Ms. Martin will receive the standard compensation available to the Company’s current non-employee directors, which is discussed in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 6, 2026, but on a pro-rated basis for the initial year. The Company will also enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Ms. Martin, which agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC on September 9, 2011. A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Martin’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 1, 2024
(d) On August 1, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Arianna Huffington to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately. The Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Huffington to the Board. Ms. Huffington will receive the standard compensation available to the Company’s current non-employee directors, which is discussed in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 16, 2024, but on a pro-rated basis for the initial year. The Company will also enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Ms. Huffington, which agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC on September 9, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 12, 2024
On January 12, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Marta Benson, Chief Executive Officer of Pottery Barn Brands, effective April 26, 2024. Benson’s responsibilities will transition to the two existing Pottery Barn Presidents, Monica Bhargava, President of Pottery Barn and Jennifer Kellor, President of Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 14, 2022
On September 14, 2022, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Julie Whalen, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Alex Bellos, President, West Elm brand are resigning from the Company effective September 14, 2022. Jeff Howie, age 52, will succeed Ms. Whalen as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer effective September 14, 2022. Jeremy Brooks, age 42, will succeed Ms. Whalen as principal accounting officer effective September 14, 2022. Mr. Howie has served in various positions with the Company since 2002, most recently as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer. Prior to that role, Mr. Howie served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Office, Pottery Barn brands from 2017 to 2021. From 2016 to 2017, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 26, 2022
On July 26, 2022, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced that Ryan Ross, President of the Williams Sonoma brand, has submitted his resignation effective July 26, 2022. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 9, 2021
(d) On November 9, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Anne Finucane to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately. The Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Finucane to the Board. Ms. Finucane will receive the standard compensation available to the Company’s current non-employee directors, which is discussed in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 16, 2021, but on a pro-rated basis for the initial year. The Company will also enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Ms. Finucane, which agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC on September 9, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 5, 2021
(d) On Augu st 5, 2 021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Paula Pretlow to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Ms. Pretlow will also serve on the Company’s Audit and Finance Committee. The Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Pretlow to the Board. Ms. Pretlow will receive the standard compensation available to the Company’s current non-employee directors, which is discussed in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 16, 2021, but on a pro-rated basis for the initial year. The Company will also enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Ms. Pretlow , which agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC on September 9, 2011.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 4, 2021
(d) On June 2, 2021, Esi Eggleston Bracey was elected to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) by a vote of the Company’s stockholders. On June 2, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of Ms. Bracey to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 17, 2021
On March 16, 2021, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Company’s 2021 Incentive Bonus Plan (the “2021 Bonus Plan”). Commencing with the Company’s 2021 fiscal year performance period, the 2021 Bonus Plan replaces the Company’s 2001 Incentive Bonus Plan (the “2001 Bonus Plan”), which latter plan will expire at the Company’s 2021 annual meeting of stockholders. The 2021 Bonus Plan provides for cash incentive awards and is applicable to “executive officers” of the Company (as such term is defined in Rule 3b-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), as well as to certain other key employees of the Company, including all of the Company’s named executive officers.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 9, 2020
(d) On March 9, 2020, the Board of the Company appointed William Ready to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately. The Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Ready to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 24, 2020
(b) On January 17, 2020, Grace Puma informed Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) that she will not stand for re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Ms. Puma will continue to serve as a director until the Annual Meeting. The Company thanks Ms. Puma for her service. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 16, 2019
(b) Robert Lord has stepped down from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) effective December 16, 2019. Mr. Lord served as a valued member of the Board since October 5, 2017, and his decision to resign was not due to any disagreement with the Company (as described in
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 22, 2019
(b) Christiana Smith Shi has stepped down from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) effective July 22, 2019. Ms. Shi served as a valued member of the Board since May 31, 2017, and her decision to resign was not due to any disagreement with the Company (as described in
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 10, 2019
(b) On July 10, 2019, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Janet Hayes, President of the Williams Sonoma brand, is resigning from the Company effective August 1, 2019. Ryan Ross, Executive Vice President, Emerging Brands, will succeed Ms. Hayes as President of the Williams Sonoma brand effective July 10, 2019. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 5, 2019
(d) On April 3, 2019, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Scott Dahnke to serve as a director of the Company, effective April 5, 2019. On April 5, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Dahnke to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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- Feb 12, 2019
(b) Jerry Stritzke has resigned from the Board of Directors of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. effective February 12, 2019. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 15, 2018
(d) On October 25, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Anne Mulcahy to serve as a director of the Company, effective October 26, 2018.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 1, 2018
On May 30, 2018, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders approved a proposal to amend and restate the Company’s 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The amendment and restatement of the Plan increases the shares issuable under the Plan by 4,260,000 shares and makes certain other changes. A more complete description of the terms of the amended and restated Plan can be found in “Proposal No. 2—Amendment and Restatement of our Long-Term Incentive Plan” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2018 (the “2018 Proxy Statement”), which description is incorporated by reference herein.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 6, 2017
(d) On October 5, 2017, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Bob Lord to serve as a director of the Company, effective October 5, 2017. On October 5, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Lord to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 5, 2017
On June 5, 2017, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Jim Brett, President of the West Elm brand, is resigning from the Company effective immediately. The Company also announced that Alex Bellos, the head of the company’s Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham brands, is succeeding Mr. Brett as President of the West Elm brand. A copy of the related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 15, 2017
On March 15, 2017, the Company announced that Sandra Stangl, President of the Pottery Barn Brands, is resigning from the Company on March 31, 2017. The Company also announced that it has restructured the leadership of the Pottery Barn Brands. Marta Benson has been named President of the Pottery Barn brand, Jennifer Kellor has become President of the Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen brands, and Jeff Howie has become Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of the Pottery Barn Brands. A copy of the related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein. Pursuant to a Separation Agreement and General Release entered into March 14, 2017, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 13, 2016
On June 13, 2016, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced that Pat Connolly, the company’s Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, will be retiring from both roles effective July 31, 2016, after 37 years with the company. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 3, 2016
On June 2, 2016, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders approved a proposal to amend and restate the Company’s 2001 Incentive Bonus Plan (the “Plan”) to extend its term until the 2021 annual meeting of stockholders and to approve the material terms of the Plan to satisfy the stockholder approval requirement under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the amendment and restatement makes certain other changes to the Plan. More details about the Plan are included in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2016. The Plan, as amended, is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 25, 2016
(d) On March 23, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Jerry Stritzke to serve as a director of the Company, effective March 23, 2016. On March 23, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of Mr. Stritzke to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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Share price
Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7.8B | $1.1B | 13.9% | $8.84 | $5.4B |
| FY2024 | $7.7B | $1.1B | 14.6% | $8.79 | $5.3B |
| FY2023 | $7.8B | $949.8M | 12.3% | $7.28 | $5.3B |
| FY2022 | $8.7B | $1.1B | 13.0% | $8.16 | $4.7B |
| FY2021 | $8.2B | $1.1B | 13.7% | $14.75 | $4.6B |
| FY2020 | $6.8B | $680.7M | 10.0% | $8.61 | $4.7B |
| FY2019 | $5.9B | $356.1M | 6.0% | $4.49 | $4.1B |
| FY2018 | $5.7B | $333.7M | 5.9% | $4.05 | $2.8B |
Former directors and officers (22)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.