Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.57
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
29.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
20 years
WSM Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
20 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
WSM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$2.57
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak20 years
3Y CAGR18.7%
5Y CAGR21.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.8%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return18.2%
5Y Total Return107.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,73510Y ago$68,78120Y ago$91,176
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WSM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
WSM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. distributes 29.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WSM has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 18.7% and 5-year CAGR of 21.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WSM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 3.8% buyback yield, 5.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 107.3%, with dividends contributing 10.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $68,781 today.
WSM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.04
Avg/Payment$0.5020
Latest Change+15.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026Latest | $0.7600 | ↑ +15.2% | 1.38% | May 22, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.6600 | — | 1.25% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.6600 | — | 1.38% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.6600 | — | 1.44% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.6600 | ↑ +15.8% | 1.70% | May 24, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 1.12% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.5700 | — | 1.50% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.5700 | ↑ +0.9% | 1.39% | Aug 23, 2024 |
WSM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
29.1% payout
Streak
20Y
21.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
#1 of 2
TGTWSM Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $2.55 | 18.3% | 4 | $8.84 | 28.8% | 3.47x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $2.15 | 23.9% | 4 | $8.79 | 24.5% | 4.08x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $1.74 | 14.1% | 4 | $7.28 | 23.9% | 4.18x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $1.52 | 26.0% | 4 | $8.16 | 18.7% | 5.35x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.21 | 22.8% | 4 | $7.38 | 16.4% | 6.10x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.98 | 5.3% | 4 | $4.31 | 22.9% | 4.37x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.93 | 11.3% | 4 | $2.25 | 41.6% | 2.40x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.84 | 9.1% | 4 | $2.03 | 41.5% | 2.41x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.77 | 5.5% | 4 | $1.55 | 49.7% | 2.01x | 1.5% |
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Start ComparisonWSM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WSM stock.
How much dividend does WSM pay per share?
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.57 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WSM's next ex-dividend date?
WSM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WSM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WSM's dividend safe?
WSM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.1% and FCF payout ratio of +29.9%. With 20 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WSM a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +21.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WSM pay dividends?
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.57 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WSM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WSM five years ago would be worth approximately $20,735 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WSM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WSM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.