Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)

Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since July 7, 1983. SentiSense covers Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores. Laura J. Alber is its chief executive officer. The company reports 19,800 employees, and its corporate website is www.williams-sonomainc.com.

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the nearly $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (153 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (181) provides casual home accessories. West Elm (117) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (13) offers lighting and house parts. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen (43) as well as Mark & Graham and GreenRow. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 988 institutions reported holding WSM, with 112.6 million shares worth $26.3 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and Aristotle Capital Management. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares and 3 reduced their positions during the quarter.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Williams-Sonoma, Inc. do?

With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the nearly $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas.

What sector is WSM in?

SentiSense classifies Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores.

Where does WSM stock trade?

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since July 7, 1983.

Who is the CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.?

Laura J. Alber is the chief executive officer of Williams-Sonoma, Inc..