Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Director Finucane Sells $200K of Stock

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. director Anne Finucane sold 794 shares of the home goods retailer on October 16, 2026. According to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the shares were sold at a price of $252.14 each, for a total value of about $200,197. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Inside Anne Finucane's Williams-Sonoma Trade

The planned sale reduced the director's holdings in the company. Finucane completed the trade on October 16, when the stock closed at $250.16 on the New York Stock Exchange. Insider sales under pre-scheduled plans are common among corporate directors and executives seeking to manage personal portfolios.

Other Institutional Activity in Williams-Sonoma

Large investment firms adjusted their stakes in the home goods retailer during the middle of the year. Aristotle Capital Management, LLC reduced its holdings by 83,556 shares, ending the period with 11,057,269 shares worth about $2,766,086,453. Blackhill Capital, Inc. kept its position unchanged, holding 7,684,278 shares valued at approximately $1,922,299,012. First Trust Advisors LP grew its holdings by 126,032 shares, ending with 2,790,554 shares worth about $698,084,998.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Stock Up 3.1%

Shares recently traded around $250.03, putting the stock just below its 52-week high. The company has a market capitalization of roughly $29.68 billion.

Recent Earnings

Williams-Sonoma generated $8.01 billion in trailing-twelve-month revenue with earnings of $9.75 per share. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for November 18, 2026.

Dividend

Williams-Sonoma pays an annual dividend with a payout ratio of 29.1% and a dividend yield of 1.21%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Insider transactions at the retailer have included both purchases and sales. Earlier in the year, board members Andrew Campion, William Ready, and Anne Finucane each acquired shares in June. More recently, executive Karalyn Yearout sold 522 shares valued at about $124,946 on October 9 under a planned trading schedule.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have updated their outlooks on the specialty retailer in recent weeks. Citigroup maintained a neutral rating with a $252 target on August 27. UBS kept a neutral rating while raising its target to $247 the same day. RBC Capital reiterated an outperform rating with a $260 target, Argus Research kept a buy rating with a $250 target on September 2, and Evercore ISI Group maintained an in-line rating with a $240 target on September 9. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 20 analysts.

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Based in San Francisco, California, Williams-Sonoma operates as an omni-channel retailer specializing in kitchenware, home furnishings, and decorative items. The company sells cookware, tabletop accessories, and furniture through its various retail brands.

Bottom Line

Investors will watch for the company's upcoming earnings release on November 18, 2026, for updates on consumer demand and financial performance. Additional Form 4 filings will show whether other insiders adjust their holdings.