State Street Corporation reported beneficial ownership of 5,797,853 shares of Williams‑Sonoma Inc common stock, representing 4.9% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing discloses shared voting power of 3,606,030 shares and shared dispositive power of 5,794,102 shares held through affiliated investment-adviser subsidiaries.
The statement lists multiple State Street subsidiaries as acquiring entities and is presented on a Schedule 13G; the form is signed by a company officer on 05/12/2026.
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Insights
Large passive holder disclosure: confirms near-5% stake and shared control metrics.
The filing shows 5,797,853 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, with shared voting power 3,606,030 and shared dispositive power 5,794,102. Those figures reflect positions held via multiple State Street adviser entities rather than a single trading desk.
Implications depend on whether holdings are passive index or client-driven; subsequent filings could show changes. Cash‑flow treatment and disposition plans are not stated in the excerpt.
Disclosure clarifies attribution across State Street adviser affiliates.
The Schedule 13G names several affiliated advisers (for example, SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited) as holders, indicating aggregation under institutional reporting rules. The form explicitly classifies the filing as ownership of 5% or less.
Because voting and dispositive powers are shared, governance influence is limited but visible; any future schedule amendments would show material shifts in voting or disposition authority.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:5,797,853 sharesPercent of class:4.9%Shared voting power:3,606,030 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Beneficial ownership5,797,853 sharesAmount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class4.9%Reported percentage of Williams‑Sonoma common stock
Shared voting power3,606,030 sharesNumber of shares with shared voting power
Shared dispositive power5,794,102 sharesNumber of shares with shared dispositive power
"The statement is presented on a Schedule 13G and signed by an officer."
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 5797853.00 (b) Percent of class: 4.9 %"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,794,102"
Investment‑adviser subsidiariesfinancial
"SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC.; STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED; and others are listed."
How many Williams‑Sonoma (WSM) shares does State Street report owning?
State Street reports beneficial ownership of 5,797,853 shares. The filing states this equals 4.9% of WSM common stock as of 03/31/2026, aggregated across several State Street adviser entities and subsidiaries.
What voting and dispositive powers does State Street hold in WSM?
State Street reports shared voting power of 3,606,030 shares and shared dispositive power of 5,794,102 shares. These powers are held through multiple affiliated investment‑adviser subsidiaries listed in the filing.
Which State Street entities are named in the Schedule 13G for WSM?
The filing names multiple affiliates, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited. The statement lists these advisers as the relevant subsidiaries holding or managing the reported position.
What filing form was used and who signed the disclosure?
The position is disclosed on a Schedule 13G and the form is signed by Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer with a signature date of 05/12/2026.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate State Street plans to sell or buy more WSM shares?
The Schedule 13G reports holdings and power allocations but does not state any planned purchases or sales. The excerpt provides no information about intended transactions or cash‑flow treatment.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
969904101
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
969904101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
3,606,030.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,794,102.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,797,853.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 94109
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
969904101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
5797853.00
(b)
Percent of class:
4.9 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
3,606,030
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
5,794,102
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS (JAPAN) CO., LTD. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);STATE STREET SAUDI ARABIA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS COMPANY (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
