Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) boosts margins with one-time tariff refund
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with net revenues up 6.7% to $1.96 billion and net earnings up to $338.1 million from $247.6 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS rose to $2.84 from $2.00, aided by a significant one-time IEEPA tariff refund.
Gross margin expanded to 51.6% from 47.1%, driven primarily by $167.8 million of tariff refunds recorded as a reduction of cost of goods sold and $6.3 million of related interest income, partly offset by $47.5 million in vendor reimbursements and a $10 million 401(k) employee recognition cost. Underlying merchandise margins declined due to higher tariffs. All major brands delivered positive comparable growth, with company-wide comps up 6.2%, led by West Elm (6.4%) and Williams Sonoma (7.6%).
For the first half of fiscal 2026, revenues grew 5.6% to $3.77 billion and net earnings reached $569.5 million. Operating cash flow was a robust $695.9 million, including $200.2 million of tariff refunds and interest, supporting $287.8 million of share repurchases, $175.4 million of dividends and $116.4 million of capex. WSM ended the quarter with $1.03 billion in cash, no borrowings on its $600 million credit facility, and approximately $1.1 billion remaining under its stock repurchase authorizations.
Positive
- Net revenues up 6.7% year over year in Q2 2026 to $1.96 billion, with company comparable brand revenue growth of 6.2% across both e-commerce and retail channels.
- Gross margin expanded 450 bps to 51.6% in Q2 2026, supported by tariff refunds, occupancy leverage and supply chain efficiencies.
- Diluted EPS increased to $2.84 in Q2 2026 from $2.00, a rise of over 40%, reflecting higher sales and margin expansion.
- Operating cash flow rose to $695.9 million in the first half of fiscal 2026, up from $401.7 million, strengthening internal funding capacity.
- Strong liquidity with $1.03 billion in cash and cash equivalents and no borrowings under a $600 million revolving credit facility.
- Significant capital returns in the first half of 2026, including $287.8 million of share repurchases and $175.4 million of dividends, supported by a remaining ~$1.1 billion repurchase authorization.
Negative
- Underlying merchandise margins declined 230 bps in Q2 2026, primarily from higher tariffs flowing through cost of goods sold, indicating structural cost pressure.
- Earnings quality mixed, as Q2 results included a one-time $167.8 million tariff-related COGS reduction and $6.3 million interest income, which are not recurring operating drivers.
- Effective tax rate edged up to 25.1% for the first half of 2026 from 24.9%, driven in part by higher disallowed executive compensation deductions.
- Tariff environment remains a headwind, with management noting increased impact of tariffs on cost of goods sold in the first half of 2026 versus 2025 and expecting ongoing uncertainty.
Filing Explained
At August 2, $29.3 million of refund income remained deferred and $3.2 million remained receivable; a director’s sale plan starts October 16.
The company filed its unaudited quarterly report for the thirteen weeks ended
That plan would dispose of existing common shares if executed; it does not, as disclosed here, add shares to the company’s outstanding share count. The arrangement is a Rule 10b5-1 plan, a written trading plan adopted in advance, and was adopted on
The filing limits the plan to the lesser of
The stated resolution points are the plan’s execution window and the company’s anticipated recognition of the
Key Figures
Net revenues Q2 2026: $1,959,757,000
Net earnings Q2 2026: $338,109,000
Diluted EPS Q2 2026: $2.84
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8 metrics
Net revenues Q2 2026
$1,959,757,000
Thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2026; up 6.7% from Q2 2025
Net earnings Q2 2026
$338,109,000
Thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2026 vs $247,562,000 in Q2 2025
Diluted EPS Q2 2026
$2.84
Thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2026; $2.00 in prior-year quarter
Gross margin Q2 2026
51.6%
Increased from 47.1% in Q2 2025, a 450 basis point expansion
Operating cash flow H1 2026
$695,862,000
Twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 vs $401,678,000 in H1 2025
IEEPA tariff refund claim
$197,800,000
Aggregate refund filed for tariffs paid in fiscal 2025 and 2026
Stock repurchases H1 2026
$287,800,000
1,608,253 shares repurchased at an average cost of $178.96 per share
Cash and cash equivalents
$1,028,936,000
Balance as of August 2, 2026 on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Key Terms
International Emergency Economic Powers Act, loss recovery model, comparable brand revenue, Secured Overnight Financing Rate, +2 more
6 terms
International Emergency Economic Powers Act regulatory
"tariffs we paid in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026 assessed under International Emergency Economic Powers Act"
A U.S. law that gives the president broad authority to control trade, financial transactions, and assets during a declared national emergency, such as by imposing sanctions, freezing property, or restricting exports and imports. For investors it matters because those powers can suddenly block deals, cut off access to markets or funds, and change the value of companies or securities much like an emergency brake that can stop or reroute economic activity overnight.
loss recovery model financial
"we applied the loss recovery model and determined that the receipt of the IEEPA refund was probable"
comparable brand revenue financial
"company comparable brand revenue (“company comp”) growth of 6.2%"
Secured Overnight Financing Rate financial
"interest rate applicable to the Credit Facility is variable and may be elected by us as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate"
A secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) is a daily benchmark interest rate that reflects the cost of borrowing cash overnight using U.S. Treasury securities as collateral. Think of it as the market price to “rent” cash for a day with a very safe pledge, similar to paying a short-term rental fee for money backed by government bonds. Investors track SOFR because it underpins pricing for loans, bonds and derivatives, so movements change borrowing costs, interest income and the valuation of interest-rate–linked positions.
Level 3 inputs financial
"We measure property and equipment at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs"
Level 3 inputs are the assumptions and estimates a company uses to value assets or liabilities when there is no observable market price, so the valuation relies heavily on internal models and judgment. For investors this matters because these valuations are less verifiable and more subject to error or bias—like estimating the value of a unique vintage car versus checking a price list—and can materially affect reported earnings and balance-sheet strength.
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) financial
"Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, are as follows"
A balance-sheet line that tracks certain gains and losses that haven’t flowed through the company’s profit-and-loss statement, such as unrealized changes in the value of investments, foreign-currency adjustments, and some pension-related items. Think of it like a storage closet for value swings the company hasn’t ‘realized’ by selling or settling them yet; it changes shareholders’ equity and helps investors see hidden volatility or potential future impacts on book value.
FAQ
How did WSM's revenues perform in the second quarter of fiscal 2026?
Net revenues rose 6.7% to $1,959.8 million in Q2 2026 from $1,836.8 million a year earlier, driven by 6.2% company comparable brand revenue growth and additional non-comparable brand revenue of $13.6 million.
What was WSM's EPS for Q2 2026 and how did it change year over year?
Diluted EPS for Q2 2026 was $2.84, up from $2.00 in Q2 2025. This increase reflects higher net revenues, gross margin expansion and the impact of tariff refund–related income recorded during the quarter.
How much tariff refund did WSM recognize and how was it treated?
WSM filed for an aggregate $197.8 million IEEPA tariff refund. In Q2 2026 it recorded $167.8 million as a reduction of cost of goods sold and $6.3 million of related interest income, while deferring $29.3 million as a reduction of merchandise inventories.
What is WSM's liquidity position as of August 2, 2026?
As of August 2, 2026, WSM held $1,028.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, had no borrowings under its $600 million unsecured revolving credit facility, and maintained compliance with its financial covenants.
How much cash did WSM return to shareholders in the first half of fiscal 2026?
In the first half of fiscal 2026, WSM repurchased 1,608,253 shares for $287.8 million (excluding excise taxes) and paid $175.4 million in dividends, totaling $463.2 million returned to shareholders.
What were WSM's comparable brand growth rates by major brand in Q2 2026?
In Q2 2026, comparable brand revenue grew 5.1% at Pottery Barn, 6.4% at West Elm, 7.6% at Williams Sonoma (including Williams Sonoma Home), and 3.5% at Pottery Barn Kids and Teen, with emerging brands delivering combined double-digit growth.
What was WSM's operating cash flow in the first half of fiscal 2026?
Operating cash flow was $695.9 million in the first half of fiscal 2026, compared to $401.7 million a year earlier. This includes $200.2 million of collected tariff refunds and related interest.
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
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1Amounts are shown net of shares withheld for employee taxes.
2Repurchases of common stock include accrued excise taxes of $1.8 million as of August 2, 2026, which is recorded in retained earnings.
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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1Amounts are shown net of shares withheld for employee taxes.
2Repurchases of common stock include accrued excise taxes of $2.1 million as of August 3, 2025, which is recorded in retained earnings.
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These financial statements include Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”). The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 2, 2026, February 1, 2026 and August 3, 2025, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks then ended and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the twenty-six weeks then ended, have been prepared by us, and have not been audited. In our opinion, the financial statements include all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position at the balance sheet dates and the results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks then ended. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in our consolidation. The balance sheet as of February 1, 2026, presented herein, has been derived from our audited Consolidated Balance Sheet included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026.
The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to January 31. All references to “fiscal 2026” represent the 52-week fiscal year that will end on January 31, 2027 and all references to “fiscal 2025” represent the 52-week fiscal year that ended February 1, 2026.
The results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results of the full year.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been omitted. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses and ASU 2025-01, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date. The ASU requires public business entities to disclose in the notes to the financial statements, among other things, specific information about certain costs and expenses including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, and depreciation and amortization. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40). The ASU amends certain aspects of the accounting for and disclosure of software costs under ASC 350-40. This ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-10, Government Grants (Topic 832): Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities. The ASU establishes the recognition, measurement and presentation of government grants received by a business entity, including guidance for a grant related to an asset and a grant related to income. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2028, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
NOTE B. BORROWING ARRANGEMENTS
Credit Facility
We have a credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) which provides for a $600 million unsecured revolving line of credit. Our Credit Facility may be used to borrow revolving loans or to request the issuance of letters of credit. We may, upon notice to the administrative agent, request existing or new lenders, at such lenders’ option, to increase the Credit Facility by up to $250 million to provide for a total of $850 million of unsecured revolving credit.
During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025, we had no 13.6 million were outstanding under our Credit Facility. The standby letters of credit were primarily issued to secure the liabilities associated with workers’ compensation and other insurance programs. Our Credit Facility matures on June 26, 2030, at which time all outstanding
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borrowings must be repaid and all outstanding letters of credit must be cash collateralized. We may elect to extend the maturity date, subject to lender approval.
The interest rate applicable to the Credit Facility is variable and may be elected by us as: (i) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio, ranging from 0.91 % to 1.55 % or (ii) a base rate as defined in the Credit Facility, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio, ranging from 0 % to 0.55 %.
Our Credit Facility contains certain restrictive loan covenants, including, among others, a financial covenant requiring a maximum leverage ratio (funded debt adjusted for operating lease liabilities to earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation, amortization and rent expense), and covenants limiting our ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, make acquisitions, merge or consolidate, and dispose of assets. As of August 2, 2026, we were in compliance with our financial covenants under our Credit Facility and, based on our current projections, we expect to remain in compliance throughout the next 12 months.
Letter of Credit Facilities
We have three unsecured letter of credit facilities for a total of $35 million. Our letter of credit facilities contain covenants that are consistent with our Credit Facility. Interest on unreimbursed amounts under our letter of credit facilities accrues at a base rate as defined in the Credit Facility, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio. As of August 2, 2026, no amounts were outstanding under our letter of credit facilities. On August 6, 2026, we renewed two of our letter of credit facilities totaling $30 million on substantially similar terms. The two letter of credit facilities mature on August 18, 2027, and the latest expiration date possible for future letters of credit issued under these facilities is January 15, 2028. One of the letter of credit facilities totaling $5 million matures on June 26, 2030, which is also the latest expiration date possible for future letters of credit issued under the facility.
NOTE C. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Equity Award Programs
Our Amended and Restated 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) provides for grants of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units (including those that are performance-based), deferred stock awards (collectively, “stock awards”) and dividend equivalents up to an aggregate of 85.4 million shares. As of August 2, 2026, there were approximately 6.1 million shares available for future grant. Awards may be granted under our Plan to officers, employees and non-employee members of the Board of Directors of the Company or any parent or subsidiary. Shares issued as a result of award exercises or releases are primarily funded with the issuance of new shares.
Stock Awards
Annual grants of stock awards are limited to two million shares on a per person basis. Stock awards granted to employees generally vest evenly over a period of four years for service-based awards. Certain performance-based awards, which have variable payout conditions based on predetermined financial targets, generally vest three years from the date of grant. Certain stock awards and other agreements contain vesting acceleration clauses which cover events including, but not limited to, retirement, disability, death, merger or a similar corporate event. Stock awards granted to non-employee Board of Directors members generally vest in one year . Non-employee directors automatically receive stock awards on the date of their initial election to the Board of Directors and annually thereafter on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders (so long as they continue to serve as a non-employee Board of Directors member). Non-employee directors may also elect, on terms prescribed by the Company, to receive all of their annual cash compensation to be earned in respect of the applicable fiscal year either in the form of (i) fully vested stock units or (ii) fully vested deferred stock units.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026, we recognized total stock-based compensation expense, as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) of $32.0 million and $61.5 million, respectively. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2025, we recognized total stock-based compensation expense, as a component of SG&A of $26.6 million and $47.0 million, respectively.
NOTE D. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is computed as net earnings divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed as net earnings divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents outstanding for the period using the treasury stock method. Common stock equivalents consist of shares subject to stock-based awards to the extent their inclusion would be dilutive.
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The following is a reconciliation of net earnings and the number of shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | Net earnings | Weighted average shares | Earnings per share | ||||||||||||||
Thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive stock-based awards | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
Thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive stock-based awards | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
Twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive stock-based awards | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
Twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive stock-based awards | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
The effect of anti-dilutive stock-based awards was not material for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025.
NOTE E. SEGMENT REPORTING
We identify our operating segments according to how our business activities are managed and evaluated. Each of our brands are operating segments. Because they share similar economic and other qualitative characteristics, we have aggregated our operating segments into a single reportable segment.
Our single reportable segment derives revenues from sales of merchandise through our e-commerce websites and retail stores, and includes shipping fees received from customers for delivery of merchandise to their homes. The accounting policies of our single reportable segment are described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies within Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026.
Our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is our Chief Executive Officer. The CODM assesses performance for our single reportable segment and decides how to allocate resources based on operating income, which is reported on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Segment balance sheet information is not regularly provided to the CODM. The CODM uses operating income to decide whether to reinvest profits into our operating segments or allocate to other purposes, such as for repurchases of common stock, payment of dividends or acquisitions.
Operating income is used to monitor budget versus actual results. The CODM also uses operating income in competitive analysis by benchmarking to our peers. The competitive analysis, along with the monitoring of budget versus actual results, is used in assessing performance of the segment.
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The following table summarizes reported net revenues, significant segment expenses, operating income and earnings before income taxes for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025.
For the Thirteen Weeks Ended | For the Twenty-six Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Depreciation and amortization expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Interest income, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
1Other segment items within operating income include general expenses, which consist primarily of credit card fees, data processing expenses and administrative expenses.
The following table summarizes our net revenues by brand for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025.
For the Thirteen Weeks Ended 1 | For the Twenty-six Weeks Ended 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pottery Barn | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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Total 4 | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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3Primarily consists of net revenues from Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, our international franchise operations, GreenRow and Dormify. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
4Includes net revenues related to our international operations (including our operations in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and our franchise businesses) of $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-lived assets by geographic location, which excludes deferred income taxes, goodwill, and intangible assets, are as follows:
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| (In thousands) | August 2, 2026 | February 1, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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NOTE F. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
We are involved in lawsuits, claims and proceedings incident to the ordinary course of our business. These disputes, which are not currently material, have increased and continue to increase in number as our business expands and we grow as a company. We review the need for any loss contingency reserves and establish reserves when, in the opinion of management, it is probable that a matter would result in liability, and the amount of loss, if any, can be reasonably estimated. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of these matters, it may not be possible to determine whether any loss is probable or to reasonably estimate the amount of the loss until the case is close to resolution, in which case no reserve is established until that time. Any claims against us, whether meritorious or not, could result in costly litigation, require significant amounts of management time and result in the diversion of significant operational resources. The results of these lawsuits, claims and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty. However, we believe that the ultimate resolution of these current matters will not have a material adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements when taken as a whole.
NOTE G. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS
Stock Repurchase Program
During the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2026, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026, pursuant to our stock repurchase program we repurchased 1,608,253 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $178.96 per share for an aggregate cost of $287.8 million, excluding excise taxes of $1.8 million. As of August 2, 2026, there was $50.8 million remaining under our September 2024 stock repurchase authorization. In November 2025, our Board of Directors approved a new $1.0 billion stock repurchase authorization, which will become effective once our September 2024 authorization is fully utilized. As of August 2, 2026, the total stock repurchase authorization remaining under the program was approximately $1.1 billion.
During the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2025, we repurchased 1,227,599 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $162.22 per share for an aggregate cost of $199.1 million, excluding excise taxes of $2.0 million. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2025, we repurchased 1,826,790 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $158.26 per share for an aggregate cost of $289.1 million, excluding excise taxes of $2.1 million.
As of August 2, 2026, February 1, 2026 and August 3, 2025, we held treasury stock of $1.7 million, $2.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively. We intend to satisfy future stock-based award settlements in certain foreign jurisdictions using this treasury stock.
Stock repurchases under our program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and market conditions.
Dividends
We declared cash dividends of $0.76 and $0.66 per common share during the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025, respectively.
We declared cash dividends of $1.52 and $1.32 during the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025, respectively. Our quarterly cash dividend may be limited or terminated at any time.
NOTE H. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
We determine the fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities using the fair value hierarchy established by Accounting Standards Codification 820, Fair Value Measurement, which defines three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, as follows:
•Level 1: inputs which include quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
•Level 2: inputs which include observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
•Level 3: inputs which include unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the underlying asset or liability.
The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents are based on Level 1 inputs, which include quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
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Long-lived Assets
We review the carrying value of all long-lived assets for impairment, primarily at an individual store level, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. We measure property and equipment at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. We measure right-of-use assets on a nonrecurring basis using Level 2 inputs that are corroborated by market data. Where Level 2 inputs are not readily available, we use Level 3 inputs. Fair value of these long-lived assets is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with the risk.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our store assets are sales growth/decline, gross margin, employment costs, lease escalations, market rental rates, changes in local real estate markets in which we operate, inflation and the overall economics of the retail industry. Significant fluctuations in any of these inputs individually could significantly impact our measurement of fair value.
During the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2026, no impairment charges were recognized. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026, we recognized impairment charges, as a component of SG&A, of $0.3 million. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2025, we recognized impairment charges of $0.3
There were no
NOTE I. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, are as follows:
| (In thousands) | Foreign currency translation | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at February 1, 2026 | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | |||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at May 3, 2026 | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at August 2, 2026 | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||
Balance at February 2, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||
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| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at May 4, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||
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| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at August 3, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||
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NOTE J. REVENUE
Merchandise Sales
Revenues from the sale of our merchandise through our e-commerce business, at our retail stores as well as to our business-to-business customers and franchisees are, in each case, recognized at a point in time when control of merchandise is transferred to the customer. Merchandise can either be picked up in our stores or delivered to the customer. For merchandise picked up in the store, control is transferred at the time of the sale to the customer. For merchandise delivered to the customer, control is transferred either when delivery has been completed, or when we have a present right to payment which, for certain merchandise, occurs upon conveyance of the merchandise to the carrier for delivery. We exclude from revenue any taxes assessed by governmental authorities, including value-added and other sales-related taxes, that are imposed on and are concurrent with revenue-generating activities. Our payment terms are primarily at the point of sale for merchandise sales and for most services. We have elected to account for shipping and handling as fulfillment activities, and not as a separate performance obligation.
See Note E for the disclosure of our net revenues by operating segment.
Gift Card and Other Deferred Revenue
We defer revenue and record a liability when cash payments are received in advance of satisfying performance obligations, primarily associated with our merchandise sales, stored-value cards, customer loyalty programs and incentives received from credit card issuers.
We issue stored-value cards that may be redeemed on future merchandise purchases. Our stored-value cards have no expiration dates. Revenue from stored-value cards is recognized at a point in time upon redemption of the card and as control of the merchandise is transferred to the customer. Breakage is recognized in a manner consistent with our historical redemption patterns taking into consideration escheatment laws as applicable. Breakage is recognized over the estimated period of redemption of our cards of approximately four years , the majority of which is recognized within one year of the card issuance. Breakage income is not material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
We offer a customer loyalty program, The Key Rewards, that allows members to earn points on qualifying purchases. Customers can earn points through spend on our private label and co-branded credit cards, or through non-credit card qualifying purchases. Points earned through either method enable members to receive certificates that may be redeemed on future merchandise purchases. This customer option is a material right and, accordingly, represents a separate performance obligation to the customer. The allocated consideration for the points or certificates earned by our loyalty program members is deferred based on the standalone selling price of the points and recorded within gift card and other deferred revenue within our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The measurement of standalone selling prices takes into consideration the discount the customer would receive in a separate transaction for the delivered item, as well as our estimate of certificates expected to be issued and redeemed, based on historical patterns. This measurement is applied to our portfolio of performance obligations for points or certificates earned, as all obligations have similar economic characteristics. We believe the impact to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements would not be materially different if this measurement was applied to each individual performance obligation. Revenue is recognized for these performance obligations at a point in time when certificates are redeemed by the customer. These obligations relate to contracts with terms less than one year , as our certificates generally expire within six months of issuance.
We enter into agreements with credit card issuers in connection with our private label and co-branded credit cards, whereby we receive cash incentives in exchange for promised services, such as licensing our brand names and marketing the credit card program to customers. These separate non-loyalty program related services promised under these agreements are interrelated and are thus considered a single performance obligation. Revenue is recognized over time as we transfer promised services throughout the contract term.
As of August 2, 2026, February 1, 2026 and August 3, 2025, we had recorded $618.9 million, $602.9 million and $578.2 million, respectively, for gift card and other deferred revenue within current liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We expect that substantially all of the gift card and other deferred revenue as of August 2, 2026 will be recognized into net revenues within the next 12 months.
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NOTE K. INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate was 25.1 % for the first half of fiscal 2026, compared to 24.9 % for the first half of fiscal 2025. This increase was primarily driven by (i) a higher disallowed executive compensation deduction in fiscal 2026, partially offset by (ii) higher excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation in the first half of fiscal 2026 and (iii) the tax effect of earnings mix change.
NOTE L. TARIFF REFUND
In April 2026, we filed for a refund of the tariffs we paid in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026 assessed under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) in an aggregate amount of $197.8 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we applied the loss recovery model and determined that the receipt of the IEEPA refund was probable and estimable and we recorded a refund receivable.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we recorded (i) a reduction of cost of goods sold of $167.8 million related to refunds received for tariffs that have been previously expensed and (ii) related interest income of $6.3 million. This income was partially offset by (i) a provision of $47.5 million to reimburse certain merchandise vendors that previously provided tariff-related concessions to the Company and (ii) a one-time tariff-related employee recognition cost of $10.0 million, in the form of a discretionary 401(k) contribution to all eligible employees.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our business and operating results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to: our ability to provide products that are designed and built for durability and longevity at competitive prices; changes in and the related impact of U.S. (federal, state and local) and international tax laws and trade policies and regulations; our ability to mitigate current and potential future tariffs; the complementary nature of our e-commerce and retail channels; the plans, strategies, initiatives and objectives of management for future operations; our ability to execute strategic priorities and growth initiatives, including those regarding digital leadership, product and technology innovation, cross-brand initiatives, retail transformation and operational excellence; the strength of our business and our brands; our marketing efforts; our ability to provide world-class customer service through supply chain improvements; our belief that our key differentiators, growth strategies and the efficiencies of our operating model will allow us to reduce costs and manage inventory levels in both the short- and long-term; the highly competitive nature of our industry; our beliefs about our competitive advantages and areas of potential future growth in the market; the seasonal variations in demand; our ability to recruit, retain and motivate skilled personnel; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; our ability to comply with the laws, rules and regulations of the U.S. and multiple foreign jurisdictions in which we operate; factors, including but not limited to general economic conditions, inflationary pressures, consumer disposable income, rising fuel prices, recession and fears of recession, unemployment, war and fears of war, adverse weather, availability of consumer credit, conditions in the housing market, elevated interest rates, and consumer confidence in current and future economic conditions that can affect consumer spending; the impact of periods of decreased home purchases; challenges we may face growing our business-to-business division; our ability to anticipate consumer preferences and buying trends overall and as they relate to specific brands; effective inventory management; timely and effective sourcing of merchandise from our foreign and domestic suppliers and delivery of merchandise through our supply chain to our stores and customers; factors, including but not limited to fuel costs, labor disputes, union organizing activity, geopolitical instability, and acts of terrorism and war, that can affect the global supply chain, including our third-party providers; our belief in the adequacy of our facilities and the availability of suitable additional or substitute space; our ability to successfully manage our order-taking and fulfillment operations; our ability to protect our brand reputation; our ability to respond to the growing use of and also to adopt new technologies, including artificial intelligence; changes to our technology; uncertainties in e-marketing infrastructure and regulation; our belief in the reasonableness of the steps taken by us and our suppliers to protect the security and confidentiality of the information we collect; multi-channel and multi-brand complexities; our retail initiatives; our brands, products and related initiatives, including our ability to introduce new products, product lines, brands, and brand extensions, and bring in new customers; our belief in the ultimate resolution of current legal proceedings; challenges associated with our global presence and expansion efforts; shortages of raw materials used to make our products; the impact of non-adherence by our suppliers to our global compliance program and quality control standards; the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency rates and the impact of our hedging against such risks; our ability to maintain proper and effective internal controls; our compliance with financial covenants; disruptions in the financial markets; our ability to control employment, advertising, occupancy and other operating costs; the adequacy of our insurance coverage; our stock repurchase program; payment of dividends; the impact of new accounting pronouncements; our belief that our cash on hand and available credit facilities will provide adequate liquidity for our business operations; our belief regarding the effects of potential losses under our indemnification obligations; the effects of changes in our inventory reserves; our ability to deliver core-brand growth and growth from our emerging brands; our ability to drive long-term sustainable returns; our capital allocation strategy in fiscal 2026; our planned use of cash in fiscal 2026; projections of earnings, revenues, growth and other financial items; and statements of belief and statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. You can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “intends,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions referred to above that could cause our results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in this document and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026, and the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed from time to time in our other public filings and public announcements. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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OVERVIEW
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., (the “Company”, “we”, or “us”) is a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. We are the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer. Our brands – Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, GreenRow, and Dormify – represent distinct merchandise strategies that are marketed through e-commerce, direct-mail catalogs, retail stores, and business-to-business. These brands collectively support The Key Rewards, our loyalty and credit card program that offers members exclusive benefits. We operate in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, and have unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in Mexico, South Korea, India and the Philippines, as well as e-commerce websites in certain locations.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity and capital resources for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2026 (“second quarter of fiscal 2026”), as compared to the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2025 (“second quarter of fiscal 2025”) and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 (“first half of fiscal 2026”), as compared to the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2025 (“first half of fiscal 2025”), should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto. Explanations of changes in operational results are discussed in order of magnitude.
Beginning in fiscal 2025, the tariff landscape has evolved and impacted our business. While our tariff mitigation efforts reduced the overall effect, tariffs had a greater impact on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings in the first half of fiscal 2026 than in the first half of fiscal 2025 due to increased flow‑through of higher tariffs into cost of goods sold.
Tariff Refund
In April 2026, we filed for a refund of the tariffs we paid in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026 assessed under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) in an aggregate amount of $197.8 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we applied the loss recovery model and determined that the receipt of the IEEPA refund was probable and estimable and we recorded a refund receivable.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we recorded (i) a reduction of cost of goods sold of $167.8 million related to refunds received for tariffs that have been previously expensed and (ii) related interest income of $6.3 million. This income was partially offset by (i) a provision of $47.5 million to reimburse certain merchandise vendors that previously provided tariff-related concessions to the Company and (ii) a one-time tariff-related employee recognition cost of $10.0 million, in the form of a discretionary 401(k) contribution to all eligible employees.
As of August 2, 2026, we deferred $29.3 million of the tariff refund income as a reduction of merchandise inventories in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, which we anticipate recognizing as a reduction to cost of goods sold in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we collected cash refunds of $200.2 million, which includes related interest, and substantially all of our initial refund claim of $197.8 million has been collected as of August 2, 2026, with a remaining tariff refund receivable of $3.2 million in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
Net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 increased $123.0 million or 6.7%, due to (i) company comparable brand revenue (“company comp”) growth of $109.4 million, or 6.2% and (ii) non-comparable brand revenue growth of $13.6 million. From a channel perspective, the company comp growth of 6.2% was driven by comp growth of 6.5% in our e-commerce channel and comp growth of 5.5% in our retail channel.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Pottery Barn, our largest brand, drove a comparable brand revenue (“brand comp”) of 5.1% with strength in furniture, textiles and lighting.
The Pottery Barn Kids and Teen brands delivered a brand comp of 3.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 driven by strength in furniture and non-furniture categories, collaborations, baby offerings and dorm assortments.
West Elm drove a brand comp of 6.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with strength in retail, collaborations and new non-furniture and furniture products.
The Williams Sonoma brand drove a brand comp of 7.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with strength in the brand’s kitchen business supported by collaborations and exclusive products.
Finally, our emerging brands, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow, delivered double-digit brand comp growth on a combined basis.
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For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, diluted earnings per share was $2.84, compared to $2.00 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The second quarter of fiscal 2026 diluted earnings per share of $2.84 included (i) tariff refund income of $1.06 recognized as a reduction to cost of goods sold and (ii) interest income on tariff refunds of $0.04, partially offset by (iii) reimbursements of $0.30 to certain merchandise vendors that previously provided tariff-related concessions and (iv) a one-time tariff-related employee recognition cost of $0.06.
As of August 2, 2026, we had $1.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents and generated operating cash flow of $695.9 million, inclusive of the collection of tariff refunds and the related interest of $200.2 million, in the first half of fiscal 2026. In addition to our cash balance, we also ended the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with no outstanding borrowings under our revolving line of credit. This strong liquidity position allowed us to fund the operations of the business, invest $116.4 million in capital expenditures and return $463.2 million through stock repurchases and dividends to stockholders in the first half of fiscal 2026.
Looking Ahead
We remain focused on our three key priorities of (i) accelerating growth, (ii) delivering world-class customer service and (iii) driving earnings. We believe these three key priorities will set us apart from our competition and support long-term growth and profitability. Growth creates leverage in our operating model, and improved service supports reinvestment in our business and delivers earnings growth. We have a powerful portfolio of brands, serving a wide range of categories, aesthetics, and life stages and we have built a strong omni-channel platform and infrastructure, which we believe positions us well for the next stage of growth.
However, the current uncertain macroeconomic environment, including war, higher oil prices, the evolving tariff and trade policy landscape, a stagnant housing market, elevated interest rates, layoffs, inflationary pressure, economic uncertainty and global geopolitical instability could continue to impact our business. The tariff environment has materially changed over the last year, and we expect that uncertainty to continue throughout fiscal 2026. For information on risks, please see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026.
NET REVENUES
Net revenues consist of sales of merchandise to our customers through our e-commerce websites and retail stores, and include shipping fees received from customers for delivery of merchandise to their homes. Our revenues also include sales to our business-to-business customers and franchisees, incentives received from credit card issuers in connection with our private label and co-branded credit cards and breakage income related to our stored-value cards. Revenue from the sale of merchandise is reported net of sales returns.
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026 vs. Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025
Net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 increased $123.0 million or 6.7%, due to (i) company comp growth of $109.4 million, or 6.2% and (ii) non-comparable brand revenue growth of $13.6 million. From a channel perspective, the company comp growth of 6.2% was driven by comp growth of 6.5% in our e-commerce channel and comp growth of 5.5% in our retail channel.
First Half of Fiscal 2026 vs. First Half of Fiscal 2025
Net revenues in the first half of fiscal 2026 increased by $198.3 million, or 5.6%, due to (i) company comp growth of $188.0 million, or 5.5% and (ii) non-comparable brand revenue growth of $10.3 million. From a channel perspective, the company comp growth of 5.5% was driven by comp growth of 5.7% in our e-commerce channel and comp growth of 5.1% in our retail channel.
Comparable Brand Revenue
Comparable brand revenue includes comparable e-commerce sales, including through our direct-mail catalog, and store sales, as well as shipping fees, sales returns and other discounts associated with current period sales. Comparable stores are defined as permanent stores where gross square footage did not change by more than 20% in the previous 12 months, and which have been open for at least 12 consecutive months without closure for more than seven days within the same fiscal month. Outlet comparable store revenues are included in their respective brands. Business-to-business revenues are included in comparable brand revenue for each of our brands. Sales to our international franchisees are excluded from comparable brand revenue as their stores and e-commerce websites are not operated by us. Sales from certain operations are also excluded until such time that we believe those sales are meaningful to evaluating their performance. Additionally, comparable brand revenue for emerging brands is not separately disclosed until such time that we believe those sales are meaningful to evaluating the performance of the brand.
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For the Thirteen Weeks Ended 1 | For the Twenty-six Weeks Ended 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Comparable brand revenue growth | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Pottery Barn | 5.1 | % | 1.1 | % | 3.1 | % | 1.5 | % | |||||||||
| West Elm | 6.4 | 3.3 | 7.4 | 1.8 | |||||||||||||
Williams Sonoma 2 | 7.6 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.2 | |||||||||||||
| Pottery Barn Kids and Teen | 3.5 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | |||||||||||||
Total 3 | 6.2 | % | 3.7 | % | 5.5 | % | 3.6 | % | |||||||||
1 Comparable brand revenue includes business-to-business revenues within each brand. | |||||||||||||||||
2 Includes results from Williams Sonoma Home. | |||||||||||||||||
3 Total comparable brand revenue growth includes the results of Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow. | |||||||||||||||||
RETAIL STORE DATA
| Store count | Average leased square footage per store | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 3, 2026 | Openings | Closings | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pottery Barn | 180 | 2 | (1) | 181 | 181 | 14,900 | 15,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Williams Sonoma | 153 | — | — | 153 | 154 | 6,800 | 6,900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| West Elm | 116 | 1 | — | 117 | 119 | 13,400 | 13,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pottery Barn Kids | 43 | — | — | 43 | 44 | 8,000 | 7,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rejuvenation | 13 | — | — | 13 | 11 | 8,000 | 8,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GreenRow | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5,500 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 506 | 3 | (1) | 508 | 509 | 11,300 | 11,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store selling square footage at period-end | 3,764,000 | 3,779,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store leased square footage at period-end | 5,760,000 | 5,799,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit is equal to our net revenues less cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold includes (i) cost of merchandise, tariffs, inbound freight costs, freight-to-store costs and other inventory-related costs such as replacements, damages, obsolescence and shrinkage, (ii) occupancy costs, which consists of rent, other costs (including property taxes, common area maintenance and utilities) and depreciation, and (iii) shipping costs, which consists of third-party delivery services and shipping materials.
Our classification of costs in gross profit may not be comparable to other public companies, as we do not include non-occupancy-related costs associated with our distribution network in cost of goods sold. These costs, which include distribution network employment, third-party warehouse management and other distribution-related administrative expenses, are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”).
For the Thirteen Weeks Ended | For the Twenty-six Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | August 2, 2026 | % Net revenues | August 3, 2025 | % Net revenues | August 2, 2026 | % Net revenues | August 3, 2025 | % Net revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit 1 | $ | 1,011,948 | 51.6 | % | $ | 864,623 | 47.1 | % | $ | 1,805,374 | 47.9 | % | $ | 1,630,432 | 45.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1Includes occupancy expenses of $208.0 million and $201.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025, respectively, and $411.6 million and $399.0 million for the first half of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025, respectively.
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026 vs. Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025
Gross profit increased $147.3 million, or 17.0%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Gross margin increased to 51.6% from 47.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. This increase in gross margin of 450 basis points was driven by (i) IEEPA tariff refunds, net of reimbursements to certain merchandise vendors that previously provided tariff-related concessions, of 610 basis points, (ii) the leverage of occupancy costs of 40 basis points resulting from higher sales, and (iii) supply chain efficiencies of 30 basis points, including a lower shrink accrual, partially offset by (iv) lower merchandise margins of 230 basis points primarily due to the flow-through of tariffs into cost of goods sold.
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First Half of Fiscal 2026 vs. First Half of Fiscal 2025
Gross profit increased $174.9 million, or 10.7%, compared to the first half of fiscal 2025. Gross margin increased to 47.9% from 45.7% in the first half of fiscal 2025. This increase in gross margin of 220 basis points was driven by (i) IEEPA tariff refunds, net of reimbursements to certain merchandise vendors that previously provided tariff-related concessions, of 310 basis points, (ii) supply chain efficiencies of 40 basis points, including a lower shrink accrual, and (iii) the leverage of occupancy costs of 30 basis points resulting from higher sales, partially offset by (iv) lower merchandise margins of 160 basis points primarily due to the flow-through of tariffs into cost of goods sold.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
SG&A consists of non-occupancy-related costs associated with our retail stores and e-commerce websites, distribution and manufacturing facilities, customer care centers, supply chain operations (buying, receiving and inspection) and corporate administrative functions. These costs include employment, advertising, third-party credit card processing, impairment and other general expenses.
For the Thirteen Weeks Ended | For the Twenty-six Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | August 2, 2026 | % Net revenues | August 3, 2025 | % Net revenues | August 2, 2026 | % Net revenues | August 3, 2025 | % Net revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 563,153 | 28.7 | % | $ | 536,564 | 29.2 | % | $ | 1,064,891 | 28.3 | % | $ | 1,011,660 | 28.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026 vs. Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025
SG&A increased $26.6 million, or 5.0%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025. SG&A as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 28.7% from 29.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. This decrease of 50 basis points was driven by (i) employment expense leverage due to our disciplined payroll management and incentive compensation, net of one-time tariff-related employee recognition costs in the form of a discretionary 401(k) contribution, of 70 basis points, partially offset by (ii) an increase in general expenses of 10 basis points and (iii) an increase in advertising expenses of 10 basis points.
First Half of Fiscal 2026 vs. First Half of Fiscal 2025
SG&A increased $53.2 million, or 5.3%, compared to the first half of fiscal 2025. SG&A as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 28.3% from 28.4% in the first half of fiscal 2025. This decrease of 10 basis points was driven by (i) employment expense leverage due to our disciplined payroll management, net of one-time tariff-related employee recognition costs in the form of a discretionary 401(k) contribution, of 20 basis points, partially offset by (ii) an increase in general expenses of 10 basis points. Advertising expenses, as a percentage of net revenues, were flat compared to the first half of fiscal 2025.
INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate was 25.1% for the first half of fiscal 2026, compared to 24.9% for the first half of fiscal 2025. This increase was primarily driven by (i) a higher disallowed executive compensation deduction in fiscal 2026, partially offset by (ii) higher excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation in the first half of fiscal 2026 and (iii) the tax effect of earnings mix change.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Material Cash Requirements
There were no material changes during the quarter to the Company’s material cash requirements, commitments and contingencies that are described in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Stock Repurchase Program and Dividends
See Note G to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Stock Repurchase Program and Dividends, within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
Liquidity Outlook
For the remainder of fiscal 2026, we plan to use our cash resources to fund our inventory purchases, employment-related costs, advertising costs, rental payments on our leases, capital expenditures, dividend payments, stock repurchases, and the payment of income taxes.
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We believe our cash on hand, cash flows from operations and our available credit facilities will provide adequate liquidity for our business operations as well as dividends, capital expenditures, stock repurchases and other liquidity requirements associated with our business operations over the next 12 months. We are currently not aware of any other trends or demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in, our liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way that would impact our capital needs during or beyond the next 12 months.
Sources of Liquidity
As of August 2, 2026, we held $1.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents, the majority of which was held in money market funds and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts, and of which $40.7 million was held by our international subsidiaries. Consistent with our industry, our cash balances are seasonal in nature, with the fourth quarter historically representing a significantly higher level of cash than other periods.
In addition to our cash balances on hand, we have a credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) which provides for a $600 million unsecured revolving line of credit. Our Credit Facility may be used to borrow revolving loans or to request the issuance of letters of credit. We may, upon notice to the administrative agent, request existing or new lenders, at such lenders’ option, to increase the Credit Facility by up to $250 million to provide for a total of $850 million of unsecured revolving credit.
During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025, we had no borrowings under our Credit Facility. Additionally, as of August 2, 2026, issued but undrawn standby letters of credit of $13.6 million were outstanding under our Credit Facility. The standby letters of credit were primarily issued to secure the liabilities associated with workers’ compensation and other insurance programs.
Our Credit Facility contains certain restrictive loan covenants, including, among others, a financial covenant requiring a maximum leverage ratio (funded debt adjusted for operating lease liabilities to earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation, amortization and rent expense), and covenants limiting our ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, make acquisitions, merge or consolidate, and dispose of assets. As of August 2, 2026, we were in compliance with our financial covenants under our Credit Facility and, based on our current projections, we expect to remain in compliance throughout the next 12 months.
Letter of Credit Facilities
We have three unsecured letter of credit facilities for a total of $35 million. Our letter of credit facilities contain covenants that are consistent with our Credit Facility. Interest on unreimbursed amounts under our letter of credit facilities accrues at a base rate as defined in the Credit Facility, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio. As of August 2, 2026, no amounts were outstanding under our letter of credit facilities. On August 6, 2026, we renewed two of our letter of credit facilities totaling $30 million on substantially similar terms. The two letter of credit facilities mature on August 18, 2027, and the latest expiration date possible for future letters of credit issued under these facilities is January 15, 2028. One of the letter of credit facilities totaling $5 million matures on June 26, 2030, which is also the latest expiration date possible for future letters of credit issued under the facility.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
For the first half of fiscal 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $695.9 million compared to $401.7 million for the first half of fiscal 2025, and was primarily attributable to net earnings of $569.5 million (inclusive of the impact of tariff refunds and related interest of $174.1 million) adjusted for non-cash items, and an increase in accounts payable of $49.3 million (as a result of the provision of $47.5 million to reimburse certain merchandise vendors that previously provided tariff-related concessions), partially offset by a decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities of $89.2 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first half of fiscal 2026 compared to the first half of fiscal 2025 increased $294.2 million primarily due to an increase in net earnings adjusted for non-cash items, lower spending on merchandise inventories of $113.6 million and an increase in accounts payable of $98.3 million. This increase was primarily due to the collection of IEEPA tariff refunds of $200.2 million, which includes related interest.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
For the first half of fiscal 2026, net cash used in investing activities was $116.4 million compared to $111.5 million for the first half of fiscal 2025, and was primarily attributable to purchases of property and equipment, including investments in retail stores of $47.8 million, technology of $45.8 million and supply chain enhancements of $16.1 million.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
For the first half of fiscal 2026, net cash used in financing activities was $570.0 million compared to $521.1 million for the first half of fiscal 2025, primarily driven by repurchases of our common stock of $287.8 million, payment of dividends of $175.4 million and tax withholdings remittance related to stock-based awards of $99.1 million.
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Net cash used in financing activities for the first half of fiscal 2026 increased by $48.9 million compared to the first half of fiscal 2025, primarily due to an increase in tax withholdings remittance related to stock-based awards of $31.2 million and an increase in payment of dividends of $19.5 million.
Seasonality
Our business is subject to substantial seasonal variations in demand. Historically, a significant portion of our revenues and net earnings have been realized during our peak selling season, the period from October through January, and levels of net revenues and net earnings have typically been lower during the period from February through September. We believe this is the general pattern within our industry. In preparation for and during our peak selling season, we hire a substantial number of additional temporary employees, primarily in our retail stores, distribution facilities and customer care centers.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis and are based on historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, there were no significant changes to the critical accounting estimates discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risks, which include significant deterioration of the U.S. and foreign markets, changes in U.S. interest rates, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, inflation and the effects of economic uncertainty which may affect the prices we pay our suppliers in the foreign countries in which we do business. We do not engage in financial transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Risk
Our Credit Facility has a variable interest rate which, when drawn upon, subjects us to risks associated with changes in that interest rate. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we had no borrowings under our Credit Facility.
In addition, we have fixed and variable income investments consisting of short-term investments classified as cash and cash equivalents, which are also affected by changes in market interest rates. As of August 2, 2026, our investments, made primarily in money market funds and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts, are stated at cost and approximate their fair values.
Foreign Currency Risk
We purchase the majority of our inventory from suppliers outside of the U.S. in transactions that are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars and, as such, any foreign currency impact related to these international purchase transactions was not significant to us during the second quarter of fiscal 2026 or the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Since we pay for the majority of our international purchases in U.S. dollars, however, a decline in the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies would subject us to risks associated with increased purchasing costs from our suppliers in their effort to offset any lost profits associated with any currency devaluation. We cannot predict with certainty the effect these increased costs may have on our financial statements or results of operations.
In addition, our businesses in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, and our operations throughout Asia and Europe, expose us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Substantially all of our purchases and sales are denominated in U.S. dollars, which limits our exposure to this risk. However, some of our foreign operations have a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. While the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations was not material to us in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 or the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we have continued to see volatility in the exchange rates in the countries in which we do business. Additionally, the effect of a hypothetical 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates applicable to our business would not have a material impact on our historical or current Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. As we continue to expand globally, the foreign currency exchange risk related to our foreign operations may increase. To mitigate this risk, we may hedge a portion of our foreign currency exposure with foreign currency forward contracts in accordance with our risk management policies.
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Inflation
While it is difficult to accurately measure the impact of inflation due to the imprecise nature of the estimates required, we have experienced varying levels of inflation, resulting in part from various supply chain disruptions, increased shipping and transportation costs, higher oil costs, war, increased product costs, increased labor costs in the supply chain and other disruptions caused by the uncertain economic environment and geopolitical climate. We cannot be assured that our results of operations and financial condition will not be materially impacted by inflation in the future.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of August 2, 2026, an evaluation was performed by management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow for timely discussions regarding required disclosures, and that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2026, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information required by this Item is contained in Note F to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements within Part I of this Form 10-Q.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
See Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026 for a description of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business. There were no material changes to such risk factors in the current quarterly reporting period.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table provides information as of August 2, 2026 with respect to repurchases related to the $1.0 billion stock repurchase authorization announced in September 2024 (the “September 2024 authorization”).
| Fiscal period | Total number of shares purchased 1 | Average price paid per share | Total number of shares purchased as part of a publicly announced program 1 | Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program | |||||||||||||||||||
| May 4, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 50,756,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| June 1, 2026 - June 28, 2026 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 50,756,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| June 29, 2026 - August 2, 2026 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 50,756,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | — | $ | — | — | $ | 50,756,000 | |||||||||||||||||
1 Excludes shares withheld for employee taxes upon vesting of stock-based awards.
Additionally, in November 2025, we announced our Board of Directors approved a new $1.0 billion stock repurchase authorization (together with the September 2024 authorization, “our program”), which will become effective once our September 2024 authorization is fully utilized. For additional information, please see Note G to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements within Part I of this Form 10-Q.
Stock repurchases under our program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date and may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Insider Adoption or Termination of Trading Arrangements
During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, none of our directors or officers adopted or terminated
| Name & title | Date adopted | Character of trading arrangement 1 | Aggregate number of shares of common stock to be purchased or sold pursuant to trading arrangement | Duration | Date terminated | |||||||||||||||
| Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement | Up to | October 16, 2026 through | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
1Each trading arrangement marked as a “Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement” is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), as amended | ||||||||||||||||||||
2The plan provides for the sale of the lesser of (i) 1,100 shares of common stock or (ii) a number of shares sufficient to generate $200,000 in gross proceeds. The actual number of shares to be sold is not currently determinable. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | |||||||
| 10.1*+ | Separation Agreement and General Release with Ms. Bhargava dated May 18, 2026 | |||||||
| 10.2*+ | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Director Compensation Policy | |||||||
| 31.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended | |||||||
| 31.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended | |||||||
| 32.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||||||
| 32.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||||||
| 101* | The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 2, 2026, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags | |||||||
| 104* | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in the Interactive Data Files submitted under Exhibit 101) | |||||||
| * | Filed herewith. | |||||||||||||||||||
| + | Indicates a management contract or compensation plan or arrangement. | |||||||||||||||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Jeffrey E. Howie | |||||||
| Jeffrey E. Howie | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
| (Principal Financial Officer) | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Jeremy Brooks | |||||||
| Jeremy Brooks | ||||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||||||
| (Principal Accounting Officer) | ||||||||
Date: August 28, 2026
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