Williams-SonomaSTU:WM1 -1.47%88 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.31% as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €152.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 572 Retail - Cyclical companies, Williams-Sonoma ranks worse than 80.59% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-02), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Williams-Sonoma is 1.31%.
As of today (2026-07-02), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Williams-Sonoma is 1.17%.
STU:WM1's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 80.59% of 572
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs STU:WM1: 1.31
During the past 12 months, Williams-Sonoma's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Williams-Sonoma was 28.80% per year. The lowest was 5.70% per year. And the median was 15.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Williams-Sonoma Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
STU:WM1 vs CASY, DKS, ULTA: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Williams-Sonoma Forward Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Williams-Sonoma Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.760000
2026-04-17
2026-04-17
2026-05-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.855000
USD 0.660000
2026-01-16
2026-01-16
2026-02-20
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.851000
USD 0.660000
2025-10-17
2025-10-17
2025-11-21
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.859000
USD 0.660000
2025-07-18
2025-07-18
2025-08-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.857000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Williams-Sonoma's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
2.5992
/
201.00
=
1.29 %
Current Share Price is €201.00. Williams-Sonoma's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.6498 * 4 = €2.5992.
Williams-Sonoma's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.31% mean?
Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.31% as of Jul. 02, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #461 out of 572 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Williams-Sonoma's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.31%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.79. Williams-Sonoma's value of 1.31% is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #461 out of 572 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Williams-Sonoma has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams-Sonoma's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to CASY and DKS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #461 out of 572 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Williams-Sonoma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.79. Williams-Sonoma's value of 1.31% is 53% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.79, based on 572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Williams-Sonoma's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.31% is 53% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williams-Sonoma's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Williams-Sonoma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €152.12, compared to a current price of €201.00 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.31% and 53% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.79. Williams-Sonoma's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.31% as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams-Sonoma stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €201.00 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €152.12.
GuruFocus considers Williams-Sonoma to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WM1:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.31%
GF Value™: €152.12 vs. price of €201.00 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#461 of 572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the nearly $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (153 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (180) provides casual home accessories. West Elm (116) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (13) offers lighting and house parts. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen (43) as well as Mark & Graham and GreenRow. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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