Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Williams-Sonoma shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Williams-Sonoma stock is Aristotle Capital Management LLC, with 11.1 million shares (9.39% of the company), worth about $2.52 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 49.4%.
In Q2 2026, 1,053 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $26.60 billion.
Insiders reported 80 transactions in the last two years: 26 sales worth $110.18 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 4, 2026 (Huffington Arianna, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 4, 2026.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Williams-Sonoma shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristotle Capital Management LLC | 11.1 million | 9.39% | $2.5B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 9.1 million | 7.69% | $2.1B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 7.7 million | 6.53% | $1.8B |
| Blackhill Capital, Inc. | 7.7 million | 6.53% | $1.8B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6.2 million | 5.27% | $1.4B |
| State Street Corporation | 5.9 million | 5.02% | $1.3B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 3.8 million | 3.24% | $871.0M |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.8 million | 2.37% | $637.0M |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 2.2 million | 1.84% | $495.0M |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 1.8 million | 1.49% | $401.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Williams-Sonoma institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,053 | – | $26.6B |
| Q1 2026 | 973 | 112.0 million | $20.4B |
| Q4 2025 | 989 | 114.0 million | $20.3B |
| Q3 2025 | 989 | 114.0 million | $22.2B |
| Q2 2025 | 967 | 117.0 million | $19.1B |
| Q1 2025 | 955 | 115.0 million | $18.2B |
| Q4 2024 | 956 | 117.0 million | $21.7B |
| Q3 2024 | 881 | 124.0 million | $19.1B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Williams-Sonoma insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huffington Arianna | May 4, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Alber Laura | Apr 17, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 200.00 per share. | $3.0M |
| Howie Jeffrey E. | Apr 8, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 187.11 - 193.23 per share. | $267,411 |
| Yearout Karalyn | Apr 8, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 191.69 - 192.88 per share. | $436,366 |
| King David Randolph | Apr 2, 2026 | General Counsel | -- | – |
| Howie Jeffrey E. | Apr 2, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Brooks Jeremy | Apr 2, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Yearout Karalyn | Apr 2, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Bhargava Monica | Apr 2, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Alber Laura | Apr 2, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
| Howie Jeffrey E. | Mar 26, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 179.37 - 183.11 per share. | $5.9M |
| King David Randolph | Mar 20, 2026 | General Counsel | -- | – |
Newest 12 of 80 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Williams-Sonoma stock?
Aristotle Capital Management LLC, with 9.39% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (7.69%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.53%).
How many institutions own Williams-Sonoma stock?
1,053 institutional holdings reports listed Williams-Sonoma shares in Q2 2026 worth $26.60 billion.
Are Williams-Sonoma insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 26 sales and no purchases (80 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 4, 2026.
