Every material Form 8-K Williams-Sonoma has filed with the SEC since November 16, 2023, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Williams-Sonoma's Board of Directors appointed Lynn Martin as a director effective October 19, 2026. Martin is currently President of NYSE Group, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, and the filing says she will receive the company's standard non-employee director compensation, pro-rated for her first year.
Board appointed Lynn Martin on October 16, 2026; her appointment is effective October 19, 2026
Martin is current President of NYSE Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Martin will receive standard non-employee director pay, pro-rated for the initial year, and will sign the company's standard indemnification agreement
Press release dated October 19, 2026 is attached as Exhibit 99.1
Williams-Sonoma reported second-quarter 2026 net revenues of $1.96 billion, up 6.7% from a year earlier, with comparable brand revenue up 6.2%. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.84 versus $2.00, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.10, up 5%, after excluding tariff refund items, and the company raised its full-year 2026 outlook for net revenues, comparable sales and non-GAAP operating margin.
Q2 net revenues $1,959.8 million vs. $1,836.8 million a year earlier; comparable brand revenue +6.2%
GAAP diluted EPS $2.84 vs. $2.00; non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.10 vs. $2.00, including a $167.8 million tariff refund income reduction to cost of goods sold
Fiscal 2026 outlook raised: net revenues +4.7% to +7.2%, comps +4.0% to +6.5%, non-GAAP operating margin 17.8% to 18.2%
Outlook excludes any benefit from tariff refunds or related interest; quarterly results remain preliminary until the Form 10-Q is filed
Williams-Sonoma reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended May 3, 2026, with net revenues of $1.81 billion, up from $1.73 billion a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $1.93, up from $1.85. Operating margin fell to 16.2% from 16.8%, and the company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance, which it says assumes elevated oil prices and tariffs front-loaded in the first half. The results are preliminary until the company files its Form 10-Q.
Net revenues of $1.81 billion vs. $1.73 billion in the first quarter of 2025; comparable brand revenue up 4.8%
Diluted EPS of $1.93 vs. $1.85; operating margin of 16.2% vs. 16.8%
Fiscal 2026 guidance reiterated: net revenue growth of 2.7% to 6.7% and operating margin of 17.5% to 18.1%
Returned $373 million to stockholders in the quarter, including $288 million in stock repurchases
Williams-Sonoma reported fourth quarter fiscal 2025 net revenues of $2.36 billion, down from $2.46 billion a year earlier, which included a 14-week quarter, while comparable brand revenue rose 3.2% and diluted EPS fell to $3.04 from $3.28. Full-year diluted EPS of $8.84 was a record, and the board raised the quarterly dividend 15% to $0.76 per share, which matters to shareholders because it increases cash returns even as quarterly profit declined.
Q4 operating income was $478 million, with an operating margin of 20.3%, down from 21.5% a year earlier.
Fiscal 2025 diluted EPS was a record $8.84, up 0.6%, on net revenues of $7.81 billion.
Fiscal 2026 outlook calls for net revenue growth of 2.7% to 6.7% and an operating margin of 17.5% to 18.1%, including tariff effects front-loaded in the first half.
Quarterly dividend rises to $0.76 per share, payable May 22, 2026, to holders of record as of April 17, 2026.
Williams-Sonoma reported third-quarter 2025 results with net revenues of $1.88 billion, comparable brand revenue up 4.0%, and diluted EPS of $1.96, up from $1.87 a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2025 operating margin guidance to 17.8% to 18.1% and approved a new $1 billion stock repurchase authorization, which takes effect once the current program is used up.
Q3 net revenues of $1.88 billion; comparable brand revenue up 4.0%, versus a decline of 2.9% in the prior-year quarter
Q3 operating margin of 17.0% and diluted EPS of $1.96, compared with $1.87 a year earlier
Fiscal 2025 operating margin outlook raised to 17.8% to 18.1%; comparable brand revenue growth of 2% to 5% reiterated
As of November 2, 2025, $637 million remained under the September 2024 buyback; a new $1 billion authorization was approved in November 2025
Williams-Sonoma reported second-quarter 2025 results for the period ended August 3, 2025, with net revenues of $1.84 billion, diluted EPS of $2.00 versus $1.67 a year earlier, and an operating margin of 17.9%. The company raised its fiscal 2025 net revenue outlook but reiterated its operating margin guidance, noting that higher tariff costs will pressure the flow-through of higher revenue.
Net revenues of $1.84 billion versus $1.79 billion in the second quarter of 2024; comparable brand revenue rose 3.7%.
Diluted EPS of $2.00, up 19.8% from $1.67; operating income of $328 million at a 17.9% margin.
Fiscal 2025 net revenue growth outlook raised to +0.5% to +3.5%; operating margin outlook reiterated at 17.4% to 17.8%.
Returned $280 million to stockholders in the quarter, including $199 million in stock repurchases and $81 million in dividends.
Williams-Sonoma entered into a Ninth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America as administrative agent on June 26, 2025. The amended facility extends the unsecured revolving loan maturity to June 26, 2030, and raises aggregate revolving commitments from $500 million to $600 million, with no revolving loans outstanding as of that date.
Aggregate revolving commitments increase from $500 million to $600 million.
Unsecured revolving loan facility maturity extended to June 26, 2030.
Letter of credit and alternative currency sublimits rise from $75 million to $100 million; swingline sublimit rises from $40 million to $50 million.
Facility includes a maximum leverage ratio covenant of 3.50 to 1.0; other terms are not materially changed from the existing agreement.
Williams-Sonoma reported first-quarter 2025 net revenues of $1.73 billion, up from $1.66 billion a year earlier, with comparable brand revenue up 3.4%. Diluted EPS fell to $1.85 from $1.99, though the prior-year figure included a $0.29 per-share benefit from an out-of-period freight adjustment; the company reiterated its fiscal 2025 outlook.
Net revenues $1.73 billion vs $1.66 billion a year earlier; comparable brand revenue +3.4%
Diluted EPS $1.85 vs $1.99, including a prior-year benefit of $0.29 per share from a freight adjustment
Operating margin 16.8% vs 19.1% a year earlier; company says it was up 70bps excluding the prior-year adjustment
Fiscal 2025 outlook reiterated: comps flat to +3.0% and operating margin of 17.4% to 17.8%
Williams-Sonoma reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 net revenues of $2.46 billion, up from $2.28 billion a year earlier, with diluted EPS of $3.28 versus $2.72 and a record Q4 operating margin of 21.5%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend 16% to $0.66 per share, and its fiscal 2025 outlook projects net revenues from -1.5% to +1.5% and comparable revenue from flat to +3.0%.
Q4 comparable brand revenue rose 3.1%, and full-year fiscal 2024 comparable brand revenue fell 1.6%.
Q4 diluted EPS was $3.28 versus $2.72 a year earlier; full-year fiscal 2024 diluted EPS was $8.79.
Quarterly dividend increased 16% to $0.66 per share, payable May 24, 2025, to holders of record on April 17, 2025.
Fiscal 2025 outlook: net revenues -1.5% to +1.5%, comparable revenue flat to +3.0%, operating margin 17.4% to 17.8%.
Williams-Sonoma reported third-quarter 2024 results for the quarter ended October 27, 2024. Net revenues fell to $1.80 billion from $1.85 billion and comparable brand revenue declined 2.9%, but diluted EPS rose 7.1% to $1.96 on an operating margin of 17.8%, and the company raised its full-year 2024 outlook. The board also approved a new $1 billion stock repurchase authorization, and the raised margin guidance includes a $49 million out-of-period freight expense adjustment.
Net revenues were $1.80 billion versus $1.85 billion a year earlier; comparable brand revenue fell 2.9%.
Diluted EPS was $1.96 versus $1.83; operating margin was 17.8% versus 17.0%.
Full-year 2024 net revenue decline is now expected at -3.0% to -1.5%, and operating margin at 18.4% to 18.8%, including a $49 million out-of-period adjustment.
A new $1 billion stock repurchase authorization was approved in September 2024; total authorization is $1.3 billion, including $293 million remaining under the March 2024 program.
Williams-Sonoma reported second quarter 2024 results for the period ended July 28, 2024. Net revenues fell to $1.79 billion from $1.86 billion, while operating margin rose to 16.2% from 14.6% and diluted EPS rose 11.5% to $1.74. The company cut its full-year revenue growth outlook but raised its operating margin outlook, and it said earnings are expected to be materially in line with its prior implied EPS guidance.
Q2 net revenues were $1,788.3 million, down from $1,862.6 million a year earlier; comparable brand revenue fell 3.3%.
Q2 operating income was $289.9 million, with operating margin up 160 basis points to 16.2%; diluted EPS was $1.74 versus $1.56.
Fiscal 2024 net revenue growth is now expected at -4.0% to -1.5%, down from the prior outlook.
Fiscal 2024 operating margin is now expected at 18.0% to 18.4%, including a 60 basis point benefit from a $49 million freight expense out-of-period adjustment.
Williams-Sonoma appointed Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, as a director effective August 1, 2024. The filing describes a routine board addition with standard director compensation, pro-rated for the first year, and a standard indemnification agreement.
Arianna Huffington appointed to the Board of Directors effective August 1, 2024
She will receive standard non-employee director compensation, pro-rated for the initial year
Company will enter its standard form of indemnification agreement with her
Press release quotes CEO Laura Alber and Board Chair Scott Dahnke welcoming the appointment
Williams-Sonoma reported first-quarter 2024 net revenues of $1.66 billion, down from $1.76 billion a year earlier, with comparable brand revenue down 4.9%. Reported diluted EPS of $4.07 includes a $0.59 per share benefit from a $49 million out-of-period freight expense adjustment; without it, diluted EPS was $3.48, compared with $2.35 a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2024 operating margin outlook to 17.6% to 18.0% while reiterating its net revenue growth outlook of -3% to +3%.
Net revenues of $1.66 billion, down from $1.76 billion; comparable brand revenue -4.9%
Operating margin of 19.5% reported, or 16.6% without the out-of-period adjustment
Fiscal 2024 operating margin outlook raised to 17.6% to 18.0%; 17.0% to 17.4% without the adjustment
Returned $107 million to stockholders in the quarter, including $63 million in dividends
Williams-Sonoma reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2023 results with net revenues of $2.28 billion, down from $2.45 billion a year earlier, and comparable brand revenue down 6.8%. Diluted EPS rose to $5.44 from $5.28, while fiscal 2023 diluted EPS fell to $14.55 from $16.32. The board raised the quarterly dividend 26% to $1.13 per share and approved a new $1 billion stock repurchase authorization, which matters to shareholders as a larger direct return of capital.
Q4 net revenues $2.28 billion vs. $2.45 billion; comparable brand revenue -6.8%
Q4 operating margin 20.1% vs. 19.2%; Q4 diluted EPS $5.44 vs. $5.28
Fiscal 2023 diluted EPS $14.55 vs. $16.32; net revenues $7.75 billion vs. $8.67 billion
Quarterly dividend raised to $1.13 per share, payable May 24, 2024 to holders of record April 19, 2024; new $1 billion buyback effective March 14, 2024
Williams-Sonoma announced that Marta Benson, Chief Executive Officer of Pottery Barn Brands, will retire effective April 26, 2024. Her responsibilities will move to the two existing Pottery Barn Presidents, Monica Bhargava and Jennifer Kellor. The filing does not report any financial results or changes to guidance.
Marta Benson, CEO of Pottery Barn Brands, is retiring effective April 26, 2024.
Monica Bhargava, President of Pottery Barn, and Jennifer Kellor, President of Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, will take over her responsibilities.
The announcement was made in a press release issued January 12, 2024.
Williams-Sonoma reported third quarter 2023 results for the period ended October 29, 2023, with net revenues of $1.85 billion, down from $2.19 billion a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $3.66 versus $3.72. The company updated its fiscal 2023 guidance to net revenue growth of -10% to -12% and an operating margin of 16% to 16.5%, which it says implies higher EPS guidance despite the lower sales outlook.
Q3 comparable brand revenue declined 14.6%; net revenues were $1.85 billion versus $2.19 billion a year earlier
Operating margin was a record 17.0% versus 15.5%; operating income was $315 million
Diluted EPS was $3.66 versus $3.72; net earnings were $237 million versus $252 million
Fiscal 2023 outlook: net revenue growth of -10% to -12% and operating margin of 16% to 16.5%; the filing says this implies higher EPS guidance
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