Williams-Sonoma Raises Quarterly Dividend 15% to $0.76 per Share
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the specialty home furnishings retailer, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.76 per share, representing a 15% increase from the prior $0.66 quarterly payout. The move extends the company's streak to 17 consecutive years of annual dividend increases.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), a specialty retailer of home furnishings and housewares, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.76 per share, a 15% increase from the previous $0.66 quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable May 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 17, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The increase marks the 17th consecutive year Williams-Sonoma has raised its dividend payout. Over the past five years, the company has returned $5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, according to Chief Financial Officer Jeff Howie.
"After another strong performance in 2025, we are proud to increase our quarterly dividend by 15%," said Laura Alber, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We remain committed to maximizing shareholder value and delivering returns to our shareholders."
| Dividend Details | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.76 per share |
| Previous Amount | $0.66 per share |
| Increase | 15% |
| Record Date | April 17, 2026 |
| Payment Date | May 22, 2026 |
Financial Performance Metrics
Williams-Sonoma reported fiscal 2025 operating income of $1.42 billion compared to $1.43 billion in fiscal 2024. The company's adjusted operating income after tax for fiscal 2025 was $1.29 billion versus $1.27 billion in the prior year.
Total assets as of February 1, 2026, stood at $5.41 billion, up from $5.30 billion a year earlier. The company's adjusted return on invested capital was 51.6% for fiscal 2025, down from 54.0% in fiscal 2024.
Williams-Sonoma's average invested capital increased to $2.51 billion in fiscal 2025 from $2.35 billion in the prior year. Total current liabilities rose to $1.95 billion as of February 1, 2026, from $1.91 billion the previous year.