Williams-Sonoma CEO Alber sells $5.04 million in stock

Published 17/07/2025, 23:34
Williams-Sonoma CEO Alber sells $5.04 million in stock

Laura Alber, President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE:WSM), sold 29,900 shares of common stock on July 15, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The sales, executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, fetched a total of $5.04 million. The home furnishings retailer, currently valued at $20.95 billion, has demonstrated strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis.

The transactions involved multiple sales with prices ranging from $165.80 to $170.94 per share. The stock, which currently trades at $170.20, appears to be trading above its Fair Value based on InvestingPro calculations, with a P/E ratio of 19.4x.

Following the reported transactions, Alber directly owns 966,927 shares of Williams-Sonoma. She also indirectly owns 33,437 shares through a managed account. The company has maintained dividend payments for 20 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield of 1.56%. Discover more insights about WSM and access comprehensive analysis of 1,400+ stocks with an InvestingPro subscription.

In other recent news, Williams-Sonoma announced a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share, payable on August 22, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 18, 2025. The company is also engaging in a multi-year partnership with Benjamin Moore, focusing on curated color palettes to complement its home furnishings. This collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences with in-store and digital design solutions. TD Cowen analysts have maintained a Buy rating on Williams-Sonoma, with a price target of $215, citing strong execution and tariff mitigation strategies that are expected to support revenues and reduce margin risks.

KeyBanc Capital Markets reiterated its Overweight rating, highlighting Williams-Sonoma’s potential for market share gains through new product introductions and digital advertising strategies. UBS maintained a neutral rating with a $160.00 price target, noting the company’s focus on market share opportunities and profitability gains. Williams-Sonoma’s management remains committed to executing its strategic plan despite external challenges, with a focus on both near-term stability and long-term growth. The company’s furniture business has shown improvement, contributing positively to revenue for the first time since late 2022.

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