Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) has 20 known insider and institutional holders on record. The largest holder is Whalen Julie with 96,239 shares. Other notable holders include ALBER LAURA and Bellos Alex.
Over the last 12 months, insiders have made 91 transactions in WSM stock — 39 buys (valued at RSU Award) and 16 sells (valued at $13.09M). Insider buying has outpaced selling during this period, which may signal confidence in the company's prospects.
WSM Insider Ownership
Top Holder
Whalen Julie
96,239 shares
Buys (12 mo)
39
$0.00 value
Sells (12 mo)
16
$13.09M value
12-Month Transaction Activity
Top Insider Holders
| # |
Name |
Role |
Shares Owned |
Last Filed |
Relative Size |
| 1 |
Whalen Julie |
EVP Chief Financial Officer |
96,239 |
2022-08-02 |
|
| 2 |
Alber Laura |
President & CEO |
37,808 |
2026-04-07 |
|
| 3 |
Bellos Alex |
President West Elm Brand |
36,978 |
2022-04-19 |
|
| 4 |
Ready William J |
Director |
17,906 |
2026-02-03 |
|
| 5 |
Smith Karalyn |
EVP Chief Talent Officer |
15,150 |
2024-08-30 |
|
| 6 |
Howie Jeffrey |
EVP Chief Financial Officer |
9,452 |
2026-04-07 |
|
| 7 |
Bhargava Monica |
President Pottery Barn Brand |
8,102 |
2026-04-07 |
|
| 8 |
Mulcahy Anne M |
Director |
6,865 |
2022-05-04 |
|
| 9 |
Simmons Sabrina |
Director |
6,594 |
2022-03-31 |
|
| 10 |
King David Randolph |
EVP General Counsel |
4,051 |
2026-04-07 |
|
| 11 |
Yearout Karalyn |
EVP Chief Talent Officer |
4,051 |
2026-04-07 |
|
| 12 |
Benson Marta |
CEO Pottery Barn Brands |
2,824 |
2024-04-17 |
|
| 13 |
Whiteford Grace Puma |
Director |
2,775 |
2020-06-04 |
|
| 14 |
Ross Ryan |
President Ws Brand |
2,118 |
2022-07-12 |
|
| 15 |
Brooks Jeremy |
Chief Accounting Officer |
2,106 |
2026-04-07 |
|
| 16 |
Dahnke Scott Arnold |
Director |
2,103 |
2025-06-13 |
|
| 17 |
Huffington Arianna |
Director |
1,762 |
2026-02-03 |
|
| 18 |
Pretlow Paula B |
Director |
1,619 |
2023-06-01 |
|
| 19 |
Van Paasschen Frits D |
Director |
1,391 |
2025-06-13 |
|
| 20 |
Finucane Anne A. |
Director |
137 |
2026-02-03 |
|
Recent Transactions (last 12 months)
| Date |
Name |
Role |
Type |
Shares |
Price |
Value |
| 2026-04-04 |
Bhargava Monica |
President Pottery Barn Brand |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
2,700 |
- |
- |
| 2026-04-04 |
Yearout Karalyn |
EVP Chief Talent Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
1,350 |
- |
- |
| 2026-04-04 |
Brooks Jeremy |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
702 |
- |
- |
| 2026-04-04 |
Howie Jeffrey |
EVP Chief Financial Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
3,150 |
- |
- |
| 2026-04-04 |
King David Randolph |
EVP General Counsel |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
1,350 |
- |
- |
| 2026-04-04 |
Alber Laura |
President & CEO |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
12,602 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-25 |
Bhargava Monica |
President Pottery Barn Brand |
RSU Award |
5,522 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-25 |
Yearout Karalyn |
EVP Chief Talent Officer |
RSU Award |
4,831 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-25 |
Brooks Jeremy |
Chief Accounting Officer |
RSU Award |
2,208 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-26 |
Howie Jeffrey |
EVP Chief Financial Officer |
Informative Sell |
1,106 |
$183.11 |
$202.52K |
| 2026-03-25 |
Howie Jeffrey |
EVP Chief Financial Officer |
RSU Award |
10,077 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-25 |
King David Randolph |
EVP General Counsel |
RSU Award |
4,141 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-25 |
Alber Laura |
President & CEO |
RSU Award |
38,654 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-22 |
Bhargava Monica |
President Pottery Barn Brand |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
2,396 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-21 |
Bhargava Monica |
President Pottery Barn Brand |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
2,132 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-20 |
Bhargava Monica |
President Pottery Barn Brand |
RSU Award |
20,077 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-22 |
Yearout Karalyn |
EVP Chief Talent Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
1,198 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-21 |
Yearout Karalyn |
EVP Chief Talent Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
2,666 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-20 |
Yearout Karalyn |
EVP Chief Talent Officer |
RSU Award |
14,611 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-22 |
Brooks Jeremy |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
798 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-21 |
Brooks Jeremy |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
610 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-22 |
Howie Jeffrey |
EVP Chief Financial Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
2,794 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-21 |
Howie Jeffrey |
EVP Chief Financial Officer |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
6,396 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-20 |
Howie Jeffrey |
EVP Chief Financial Officer |
RSU Award |
54,547 |
- |
- |
| 2026-03-22 |
King David Randolph |
EVP General Counsel |
Option Exercise (Sell) |
1,198 |
- |
- |
