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WSM

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

WSM

Consumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.46%

Annual Dividend

$3.04

Payout Ratio

31%

5-Yr Growth

22.4%

Ex-Date

Apr 17, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

WSM Dividend Safety Score

92/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak19 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage31% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage40% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.80
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is WSM a good dividend stock?

Yes

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.46% ($3.04/yr), with 19 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 19 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (31%)
  • Strong 22.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 158% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.46%
Payout Ratio
31%
Annual Dividend
$3.04
5-Yr Avg Growth
22.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 17, 2026
Years of Growth
19
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.51
Market Cap
$24.5B
P/E Ratio
23.3
5-Yr Total Return
158%
52-Week Range
$152.20 – $222.00
Dividend Safety
A · 92/100
Ever Cut?
No
WSM ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $3.04 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$76.00
Annual$304.00
Monthly avg$25.33