Dividend Payout Ratio: 30.68%
Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 30.68% is 31% above its 5-year average of 23.44%, near the high end of its 5-year range (17.67%–30.97%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 5.27% above its 12-month average of 29.14%.
Dividend Payout Ratio (30.68%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($2.74) / TTM EPS ($8.93)
WSM Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart
WSM Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
WSM Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
WSM Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
30.68%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
29.14%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
26.30%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
23.44%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
33.33%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
35.27%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
34.22%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.65%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+30.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-7.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.03%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-10.34%
Annual Payout Ratio History
| Year | EPS | Dividend | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8.96 | $2.18 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | $8.91 | $2.55 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | $7.35 | $2.15 | 29.3% |
| 2023 | $8.29 | $1.74 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | $7.58 | $1.52 | 20.1% |
| 2021 | $4.41 | $1.21 | 27.5% |
| 2020 | $2.28 | $0.98 | 43.2% |
| 2019 | $2.05 | $0.93 | 45.6% |
| 2018 | $1.55 | $0.84 | 54.2% |
| 2017 | $1.72 | $0.77 | 44.7% |
| 2016 | $1.71 | $0.73 | 42.7% |
| 2015 | $1.65 | $0.69 | 41.8% |
| 2014 | $1.44 | $0.65 | 45.1% |
| 2013 | $1.29 | $0.58 | 44.5% |
| 2012 | $1.14 | $0.44 | 38.8% |
| 2011 | $0.94 | $0.33 | 35.3% |
| 2010 | $0.37 | $0.28 | 75.1% |
| 2009 | $0.14 | $0.24 | 168.7% |
| 2008 | $0.90 | $0.24 | 26.5% |
| 2007 | $0.92 | $0.22 | 24.3% |
| 2006 | $0.93 | $0.15 | 16.1% |
| 2005 | $0.82 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $0.68 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $0.54 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $0.33 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $0.25 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $0.30 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $0.25 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $0.20 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $0.11 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the dividend payout ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The dividend payout ratio for WSM stock is 30.68%.
- Is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s dividend payout ratio high or low?
- The dividend payout ratio of 30.68% is 31% above its 5-year average of 23.44%, near the high end of its 5-year range (17.67%–30.97%).
- What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The TTM average dividend payout ratio for WSM stock is 29.14%.
- What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for WSM stock is 26.30%.
- What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for WSM stock is 23.44%.
- What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for WSM stock is 33.33%.
- What is the 15Y average dividend payout ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 15Y average dividend payout ratio for WSM stock is 35.27%.
- What is the 20Y average dividend payout ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 20Y average dividend payout ratio for WSM stock is 34.22%.
WSM Dividend Payout Ratio History
| DATE | DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 30.68% |
| 2026-06-25 | 30.68% |
| 2026-06-23 | 30.68% |
| 2026-06-18 | 30.68% |
| 2026-06-16 | 30.68% |
| 2026-06-12 | 30.68% |
| 2026-06-10 | 30.68% |
| 2026-06-08 | 30.69% |
| 2026-06-04 | 30.68% |
| 2026-06-02 | 30.69% |
| 2026-05-29 | 30.69% |
| 2026-05-27 | 30.68% |
| 2026-05-22 | 30.69% |
| 2026-05-20 | 30.96% |
| 2026-05-18 | 30.95% |
| 2026-05-14 | 30.96% |
| 2026-05-12 | 30.96% |
| 2026-05-08 | 30.97% |
| 2026-05-06 | 30.96% |
| 2026-05-04 | 30.96% |
| 2026-04-30 | 30.97% |
| 2026-04-28 | 30.97% |
| 2026-04-24 | 30.96% |
| 2026-04-22 | 30.96% |
| 2026-04-20 | 30.96% |
| 2026-04-16 | 29.83% |
| 2026-04-14 | 29.83% |
| 2026-04-10 | 29.83% |
| 2026-04-08 | 29.83% |
| 2026-04-06 | 29.84% |
| 2026-04-01 | 29.83% |
| 2026-03-30 | 29.83% |
| 2026-03-26 | 29.83% |
| 2026-03-24 | 29.73% |
| 2026-03-20 | 29.73% |
| 2026-03-18 | 29.71% |
| 2026-03-16 | 29.72% |
| 2026-03-12 | 29.71% |
| 2026-03-10 | 29.72% |
| 2026-03-06 | 29.72% |
| 2026-03-04 | 29.72% |
| 2026-03-02 | 29.73% |
| 2026-02-26 | 29.72% |
| 2026-02-24 | 29.71% |
| 2026-02-20 | 29.72% |
| 2026-02-18 | 29.72% |
| 2026-02-13 | 29.73% |
| 2026-02-11 | 29.72% |
| 2026-02-09 | 29.72% |
| 2026-02-05 | 29.72% |
| 2026-02-03 | 29.72% |
| 2026-01-30 | 29.72% |
| 2026-01-28 | 29.72% |
| 2026-01-26 | 29.72% |
| 2026-01-22 | 29.72% |
| 2026-01-20 | 29.72% |
| 2026-01-15 | 28.71% |
| 2026-01-13 | 28.70% |
| 2026-01-09 | 28.71% |
| 2026-01-07 | 28.71% |
| 2026-01-05 | 28.71% |
| 2025-12-31 | 28.70% |
| 2025-12-29 | 28.71% |
| 2025-12-24 | 28.71% |
| 2025-12-22 | 28.70% |
| 2025-12-18 | 28.71% |
| 2025-12-16 | 28.70% |
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| 2025-12-10 | 28.70% |
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| 2025-11-28 | 28.70% |
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| 2025-11-21 | 28.71% |
| 2025-11-19 | 28.71% |
| 2025-11-17 | 28.70% |
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| 2025-11-07 | 28.70% |
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| 2025-11-03 | 28.70% |
| 2025-10-30 | 28.70% |
| 2025-10-28 | 28.70% |
| 2025-10-24 | 28.71% |
| 2025-10-22 | 28.70% |
| 2025-10-20 | 28.71% |
| 2025-10-16 | 27.70% |
| 2025-10-14 | 27.70% |
| 2025-10-10 | 27.70% |
| 2025-10-08 | 27.69% |
| 2025-10-06 | 27.69% |
| 2025-10-02 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-30 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-26 | 27.70% |
| 2025-09-24 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-22 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-18 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-16 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-12 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-10 | 27.70% |
| 2025-09-08 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-04 | 27.69% |
| 2025-09-02 | 27.69% |
| 2025-08-28 | 28.53% |
| 2025-08-26 | 28.52% |
| 2025-08-22 | 28.53% |
| 2025-08-20 | 28.53% |
| 2025-08-18 | 28.53% |
| 2025-08-14 | 28.52% |
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| 2025-08-04 | 28.52% |
| 2025-07-31 | 28.53% |
| 2025-07-29 | 28.53% |
| 2025-07-25 | 28.52% |
| 2025-07-23 | 28.53% |
| 2025-07-21 | 28.53% |
| 2025-07-17 | 27.49% |
| 2025-07-15 | 27.48% |
| 2025-07-11 | 27.48% |
| 2025-07-09 | 27.49% |
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| 2025-05-30 | 27.49% |
| 2025-05-28 | 27.49% |
| 2025-05-23 | 26.91% |
| 2025-05-21 | 26.92% |
| 2025-05-19 | 26.91% |
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| 2025-04-23 | 26.92% |
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| 2025-04-16 | 25.84% |
| 2025-04-14 | 25.83% |
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| 2025-03-25 | 26.91% |
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| 2025-02-27 | 26.91% |
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| 2025-02-21 | 26.91% |
| 2025-02-19 | 26.91% |
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| 2025-01-29 | 26.91% |
| 2025-01-27 | 26.91% |
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| 2025-01-16 | 25.49% |
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| 2024-12-31 | 25.49% |
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| 2024-12-24 | 25.50% |
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| 2024-11-27 | 25.49% |
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| 2024-11-21 | 25.89% |
| 2024-11-19 | 25.88% |
| 2024-11-15 | 25.88% |
| 2024-11-13 | 25.89% |
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| 2024-10-18 | 25.88% |
| 2024-10-16 | 24.44% |
| 2024-10-14 | 24.44% |
| 2024-10-10 | 24.44% |
| 2024-10-08 | 24.44% |
| 2024-10-04 | 24.45% |
| 2024-10-02 | 24.44% |
| 2024-09-30 | 24.45% |
| 2024-09-26 | 24.45% |
| 2024-09-24 | 24.44% |
| 2024-09-20 | 24.44% |
| 2024-09-18 | 24.44% |
| 2024-09-16 | 24.44% |
| 2024-09-12 | 24.45% |
| 2024-09-10 | 24.44% |
| 2024-09-06 | 24.45% |
| 2024-09-04 | 24.45% |
| 2024-08-30 | 24.44% |
| 2024-08-28 | 24.44% |
| 2024-08-26 | 24.44% |
| 2024-08-22 | 24.98% |
| 2024-08-20 | 24.97% |
| 2024-08-16 | 24.98% |
| 2024-08-14 | 24.97% |
| 2024-08-12 | 24.98% |
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| 2024-07-29 | 24.97% |
| 2024-07-25 | 24.97% |
| 2024-07-23 | 24.97% |
| 2024-07-19 | 24.98% |
| 2024-07-17 | 23.50% |
| 2024-07-15 | 23.51% |
| 2024-07-11 | 23.50% |
| 2024-07-09 | 23.51% |
| 2024-07-05 | 23.51% |
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| 2024-06-28 | 23.51% |
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| 2024-06-05 | 23.50% |
| 2024-06-03 | 23.51% |
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About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) functions as a specialized, multi-channel retailer offering a diverse array of products for the home. Its flagship Williams Sonoma brand is renowned for cooking, dining, and entertaining essentials, such as cookware, culinary tools, small appliances, flatware, dinnerware, barware, outdoor furnishings, and an extensive collection of cookbooks. This brand also provides home furnishings and decorative accents. The popular Pottery Barn brand features furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, table linens, and decorative items. Targeting younger demographics, Pottery Barn Kids offers children's accessories, while Pottery Barn Teen caters to adolescents with products ranging from organic bedding to versatile, multi-purpose furniture. Furthermore, West Elm contributes a selection of stylish home decor to the company's portfolio. Complementing these are Rejuvenation, specializing in historically inspired, made-to-order lighting, hardware, furniture, and home accents, and Mark and Graham, which provides personalized accessories for women and men, travel goods, entertaining and bar essentials, home decor, and seasonal merchandise. The company also maintains an innovative 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the broader home furnishings and decor sector. Williams-Sonoma distributes its products through a robust omni-channel strategy, encompassing e-commerce platforms, direct-mail catalogs, and physical retail locations. The company boasts a significant retail footprint with 544 company-owned stores, including 502 across 41 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, alongside 20 in Canada, 19 in Australia, and 3 in the United Kingdom. An additional 139 franchised stores operate internationally, and the company extends its reach through e-commerce websites in countries like those in the Middle East, the Philippines, Mexico, South Korea, and India. Established in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- Laura J. Alber