Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber sells $4.97 million in stock

Published 28/03/2025, 23:18
Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber sells $4.97 million in stock

Laura Alber, the President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma Inc . (NYSE:WSM), recently sold a significant portion of her holdings in the company. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Alber sold a total of 29,000 shares of common stock on March 27, 2025. The sale comes as Williams-Sonoma maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 1.44 and generates robust returns, with a 53% return on equity for the last twelve months. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $163.78 to $167.42, resulting in a total transaction value of approximately $4.97 million.

Following these transactions, Alber retains direct ownership of 1,018,374 shares. Additionally, she holds 33,280 shares indirectly through a managed account. The sales were conducted under a pre-arranged trading plan, as per Rule 10b5-1, which was adopted on September 10, 2024.

In other recent news, Williams-Sonoma has been added to the S&P 500 index, marking a significant milestone for the company. This inclusion reflects the company’s strong financial performance and strategic growth initiatives. Analysts at TD Cowen have adjusted their price target for Williams-Sonoma to $215 from $230, maintaining a Buy rating. They noted the company’s robust free cash flow generation and potential margin expansion despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. KeyBanc has reiterated a Sector Weight rating, acknowledging the company’s strong fourth-quarter results but expressing caution due to market uncertainties and tariffs. Meanwhile, Telsey Advisory Group has reduced its price target to $220, maintaining an Outperform rating, and highlighted the company’s strong sales performance and diversified merchandise mix. Evercore ISI has also revised its price target to $180, maintaining an In Line rating, and noted that the company’s margin guidance appears favorable despite tariff pressures. These recent developments underscore the ongoing confidence in Williams-Sonoma’s strategic positioning and financial health.

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