WSM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

WSM has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 3.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.61%
Payout Ratio 30.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.32%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.35%
Payout FCF 27.8%
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 44.72%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Jan 16, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 2.6%
Total Return 5y: 293.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,733 M 13.1% 34.3%
BBW 835 M 1.31% 22.9%
GES 875 M 6.26% 6.41%
HVT 384 M 4.98% 5.60%
PAG 10,446 M 3.13% 9.23%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
JILL 210 M 52.4% 36.3%
SIG 3,687 M 36.5% 67.0%
SAH 2,168 M 33.5% 90.2%
PAG 10,446 M 30.6% 85.5%
MUSA 7,820 M 19.9% 100%

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WSM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-02-20 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2025-10-17 2025-10-17 2025-11-21 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.35%
2025-07-18 2025-07-18 2025-08-22 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.39%
2025-04-17 2025-04-17 2025-05-24 Quarterly 0.66 15.8% 0.48%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-02-21 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.28%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-11-22 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.4%
2024-07-19 2024-07-19 2024-08-23 Quarterly 0.57 -49.6% 0.39%
2024-04-18 2024-04-19 2024-05-24 Quarterly 1.13 25.6% 0.4%
2024-01-18 2024-01-19 2024-02-23 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.44%
2023-10-19 2023-10-20 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.56%
2023-07-20 2023-07-21 2023-08-25 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.69%
2023-04-20 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.9 15.4% 0.75%
2023-01-19 2023-01-20 2023-02-24 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.64%
2022-10-20 2022-10-21 2022-11-25 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.67%
2022-07-21 2022-07-22 2022-08-26 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.57%
2022-04-21 2022-04-22 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.78 9.9% 0.54%
2022-01-20 2022-01-21 2022-02-25 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.48%
2021-10-21 2021-10-22 2021-11-26 Quarterly 0.71 20.3% 0.38%
2021-07-22 2021-07-23 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.39%
2021-04-22 2021-04-23 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.59 11.3% 0.34%
2021-01-21 2021-01-22 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.41%
2020-10-22 2020-10-23 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.53 10.4% N/A
2020-07-23 2020-07-24 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-04-23 2020-04-24 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-01-23 2020-01-24 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2019-07-25 2019-07-26 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2019-04-25 2019-04-26 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.48 11.6% N/A
2019-01-24 2019-01-25 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2018-10-25 2018-10-26 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2018-07-19 2018-07-20 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2018-04-26 2018-04-27 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.43 10.3% N/A
2018-01-24 2018-01-25 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-10-26 2017-10-27 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-07-19 2017-07-21 2017-08-25 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.39 5.4% N/A
2017-01-24 2017-01-26 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-10-25 2016-10-27 2016-11-23 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-07-20 2016-07-22 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% N/A
2016-01-22 2016-01-26 2016-02-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-10-23 2015-10-27 2015-11-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-07-22 2015-07-24 2015-08-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-04-22 2015-04-24 2015-05-28 Quarterly 0.35 6.1% N/A
2015-01-22 2015-01-26 2015-02-24 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-10-23 2014-10-27 2014-11-25 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-07-23 2014-07-25 2014-08-26 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-04-23 2014-04-25 2014-05-28 Quarterly 0.33 6.5% N/A
2014-01-22 2014-01-24 2014-02-24 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2013-10-23 2013-10-25 2013-11-25 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A

WSM Dividend FAQ

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) is an omni-channel specialty retailer that sells a broad portfolio of home-related goods-including cookware, dining accessories, furniture, lighting, and personalized gifts-under brands such as Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and Rejuvenation. The company reaches consumers through brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce sites, and direct-mail catalogs, and it differentiates itself with a 3-D imaging and augmented-reality platform for home-furnishings.

What is the Dividend Yield of WSM?

As of January 2026, WSM`s dividend yield is 1.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.21 USD by the current share price of 199.04.

Does WSM pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, WSM paid a dividend of 3.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-16 and the payout was 0.66 USD.

How often does WSM pay dividends?

WSM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WSM has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-16.

WSM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WSM for the next 4 payments are between 0.822 (+24.5%) and 0.84 (+27.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will WSM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.66 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Williams-Sonoma (WSM) is 2026-01-16.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WSM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Williams-Sonoma (WSM) is 2026-01-16.

What is the Dividend Growth of WSM?

WSM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.32% per year.
Weak growth: WSM's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WSM?

WSM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.35%. If you bought WSM's shares at 50.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.35% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WSM?

WSM Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Williams-Sonoma has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WSM have a good Dividend Yield?

WSM`s 1.61% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WSM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WSM is 30.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WSM?

WSM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WSM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WSM's Outstanding Shares?

Williams-Sonoma's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.45% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WSM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 9, 2024 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 158,768,000
1986 158,848,000 +0.05%
1987 159,128,000 +0.18%
1988 159,128,000
1989 163,024,000 +2.45%
1990 190,000,000 +16.55%
1991 213,333,300 +12.28%
1992 192,000,000 -10%
1993 180,000,000 -6.25%
1994 184,000,000 +2.22%
1995 211,428,600 +14.91%
1996 200,000,000 -5.41%
1997 213,333,300 +6.67%
1998 222,222,200 +4.17%
1999 235,632,000 +6.03%
2000 233,760,000 -0.79%
2001 239,724,000 +2.55%
2002 239,592,000 -0.06%
2003 240,554,000 +0.4%
2004 239,724,000 -0.35%
2005 237,800,000 -0.8%
2006 231,698,000 -2.57%
2007 220,778,000 -4.71%
2008 211,270,000 -4.31%
2009 217,252,000 +2.83%
2010 217,816,000 +0.26%
2011 211,442,000 -2.93%
2012 200,836,000 -5.02%
2013 195,726,000 -2.54%
2014 189,840,000 -3.01%
2015 183,602,000 -3.29%
2016 178,288,000 -2.89%
2017 170,768,000 -4.22%
2018 163,282,000 -4.38%
2019 158,382,000 -3%
2020 158,664,000 +0.18%
2021 151,886,000 -4.27%
2022 135,234,000 -10.96%
2023 129,548,000 -4.2%
2024 126,892,000 -2.05%
2025 123,273,000 -2.85%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2025-12-29 02:17