← Back to All Filings

Williams-Sonoma EVP Reports RSU Vesting and Tax Withholding

Low SignificanceMarch 24, 2026 at 6:32:25 PM EDT

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC

$WSM4CIK: 0000719955

Subscribe to track WSM

Premium users can add ticker alerts and receive realtime notification updates.

Filing Summary

Williams-Sonoma EVP Reports RSU Vesting and Tax Withholding

Company: WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) Form: 4 | Filed: 2026-03-24 Significance: Low

Insider: Karalyn Yearout Title: EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | Relationship: Officer

Transaction: • Type: Tax Withholding (Disposition) • Shares: 10,430 (Total Withheld) • Price: $178.42 • Value: $1,860,920 • Owned After: 24,955

Key Insight: Routine transaction. The reporting person acquired 22,149 shares via RSU vesting and disposed of 10,430 shares solely to cover tax obligations, resulting in a net increase in holdings.

Market Context: Transaction represents <0.01% of market cap. Neutral event related to compensation vesting.

View Full Filing

Comprehensive Analysis

SEC Filing Analysis: WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM)

Executive Summary

  • Trading Significance: Low
  • Key Takeaway: Executive acquired shares through RSU vesting, with automatic dispositions to cover tax liabilities.
  • Market Impact: Neutral - Routine compensation event.

Company Information

FieldValue
CompanyWILLIAMS SONOMA INC
Ticker SymbolWSM
CIK0000719955
IndustryRetail-Home Furniture

Insider Information

FieldValue
NameKaralyn Yearout
CIK0001978268
Title/PositionEVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
RelationshipOfficer

Transaction Details

FieldValue
Form Type4
Transaction Date2026-03-21
Transaction CodeF (Tax Withholding)
Security TypeCommon Stock
Shares Disposed (Tax)10,430 (Aggregate)
Price Per Share$178.42
Total Value (Withheld)$1,860,920
Shares Owned After24,955
Ownership TypeDirect

Financial Impact Assessment

Transaction Materiality

MetricValue
Transaction Value$1.86 Million
% of Market Cap0.0087%
Shares Transacted10,430
% of Shares Outstanding0.0087%
Materiality AssessmentLow

Impact Evaluation

  • Market Cap Context: With a market cap of $21.49 billion, this $1.86M tax withholding event is immaterial to the broader market.
  • Ownership Concentration: The insider holds approximately 0.02% of the company's outstanding shares.
  • Net Impact: While shares were disposed of, the insider actually increased their net position by 11,719 shares (22,149 vested minus 10,430 withheld).

Market Impact Analysis

Stock Impact Prediction

  • Direction: Neutral
  • Reasoning: This is a non-discretionary transaction (
Topics:#WSM#WilliamsSonoma#SECFiling#InsiderTrading#Form4#ExecutiveComp#StockMarket#Investing

Get Real-Time Alerts

Join our community to receive instant notifications when high-significance filings are published

Join Discord CommunityFollow on Reddit

Important Disclaimer

This content is drawn from public SEC filings and may contain errors. It is for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.

Nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Do your own due diligence.