WSM Williams Sonoma dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: WSM
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 17, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.42%
Payout ratio: 27.1%
Williams Sonoma's latest dividend was on Apr 17, 2025 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.66 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.37 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.45% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has an increase of $0.09, or 16% from the prior distribution.
WSM dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Williams Sonoma Dividend yield
WSM has a dividend yield of 1.45% which is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.7%, Williams Sonoma's dividend yield is 46% lower. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 1.9% of the last 5 years.
WSM Dividend history
Williams Sonoma has been paying dividends since 2007. WSM has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 24% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 7%.
Williams Sonoma Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.66 | 1.7% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.57 | 1.12% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.57 | 1.5% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.57 | 1.39% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $0.565 | 1.37% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $0.45 | 1.74% |
| Oct 19, 2023 | $0.45 | 2.2% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.45 | 2.57% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $0.45 | 2.65% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $0.39 | 2.62% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $0.39 | 2.69% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | $0.39 | 2.12% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | $0.39 | 1.99% |
| Jan 20, 2022 | $0.355 | 1.82% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | $0.355 | 1.28% |
| Jul 22, 2021 | $0.295 | 1.45% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | $0.295 | 1.26% |
| Jan 21, 2021 | $0.265 | 1.59% |
| Oct 22, 2020 | $0.265 | 2.02% |
| Jul 23, 2020 | $0.24 | 2.25% |
| Apr 23, 2020 | $0.24 | 3.5% |
| Jan 23, 2020 | $0.24 | 2.54% |
| Oct 24, 2019 | $0.24 | 2.76% |
| Jul 25, 2019 | $0.24 | 2.69% |
| Apr 25, 2019 | $0.24 | 3.14% |
| Jan 24, 2019 | $0.215 | 3.32% |
| Oct 25, 2018 | $0.215 | 2.95% |
| Jul 19, 2018 | $0.215 | 2.61% |
| Apr 26, 2018 | $0.215 | 3.28% |
| Jan 24, 2018 | $0.195 | 2.91% |
| Oct 26, 2017 | $0.195 | 2.94% |
| Jul 19, 2017 | $0.195 | 3.39% |
| Apr 26, 2017 | $0.195 | 2.74% |
| Jan 24, 2017 | $0.185 | 3.03% |
| Oct 25, 2016 | $0.185 | 3.13% |
| Jul 20, 2016 | $0.185 | 2.66% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.185 | 2.31% |
| Jan 22, 2016 | $0.175 | 2.68% |
| Oct 23, 2015 | $0.175 | 1.91% |
| Jul 22, 2015 | $0.175 | 1.64% |
| Apr 22, 2015 | $0.175 | 1.76% |
| Jan 22, 2015 | $0.165 | 1.68% |
Williams Sonoma dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WSM has a payout ratio of 27.1% which is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 41%, Williams Sonoma's payout ratio is 34% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WSM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNRO Monro Inc | 7.17% | $1.12 | N/A |
| WSM Williams Sonoma Inc | 1.42% | $2.37 | 27.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Williams Sonoma pay a dividend?
Yes, Williams Sonoma has been paying dividends for the last 19 years.
When was WSM's last dividend?
Williams Sonoma's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 17, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.66 per share.
How much dividend does Williams Sonoma pay (per share)?
WSM's annualized dividend per share is $2.37.
What is Williams Sonoma's dividend yield?
Currently Williams Sonoma's dividend yield is 1.45%.
How often does Williams Sonoma pay dividends?
Williams Sonoma pays four dividends per year.
What is Williams Sonoma's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Williams Sonoma is 27.1%.
Does Williams Sonoma pay a good dividend?
Williams Sonoma's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.