Williams-Sonoma EVP sells 522 shares under plan

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. executive Karalyn Yearout, EVP Chief Talent Officer, sold 522 shares of common stock on August 7, 2026 at $246.39 per share.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/10/2026 - 06:09 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. executive Karalyn Yearout, EVP Chief Talent Officer, sold 522 shares of common stock on August 7, 2026 at $246.39 per share. After this open-market sale, she directly holds 20,195 shares. The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 15, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 522 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Yearout Karalyn

Role EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER

Sold 522 shs ($129K)

Share of Position Sold 2.5%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	522	$246.39	$129K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,195 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 20,717 to 20,195 shares (Direct)

Other Insiders: 1 other insider reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on October 15, 2025.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 522 shares Sale price: $246.39 per share Shares owned after transaction: 20,195 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 522 shares Common stock sale on August 7, 2026

Sale price $246.39 per share Price for Williams-Sonoma common stock sold

Shares owned after transaction 20,195 shares Direct ownership by Karalyn Yearout after sale

Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date October 15, 2025 Adoption date of trading plan governing this sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Form 4, open market or private transaction

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial

"Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

Form 4 regulatory

"What insider transaction did WSM executive Karalyn Yearout report on this Form 4?"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

open market or private transaction financial

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did WSM executive Karalyn Yearout report on this Form 4?

Karalyn Yearout reported a sale of 522 Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares of common stock on August 7, 2026 at $246.39 per share, leaving her with 20,195 shares directly owned afterward.

Was the WSM Form 4 sale by Karalyn Yearout made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the 522-share sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Karalyn Yearout on October 15, 2025, indicating it was pre-arranged rather than discretionary.

How many Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares does Karalyn Yearout hold after this reported sale?

Following the 522-share sale, Karalyn Yearout directly owns 20,195 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects her remaining direct ownership reported in the Form 4 filing.

What was the sale price per share in Karalyn Yearout’s WSM Form 4 transaction?

The reported transaction price was $246.39 per share for the 522 Williams-Sonoma common shares sold on August 7, 2026, characterized as a sale in an open market or private transaction.

What is Karalyn Yearout’s role at Williams-Sonoma (WSM) mentioned in the Form 4?

Karalyn Yearout is identified as EVP Chief Talent Officer of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. The Form 4 reports her status as an officer of the company and discloses the recent stock sale she executed under a trading plan.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Yearout Karalyn

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3250 VAN NESS AVE.

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94109

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WILLIAMS SONOMA INC [ WSM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/07/2026		S		522(1)	D	$246.39	20,195	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on October 15, 2025.

	/s/ David R. King, Attorney-in-Fact for Karalyn Yearout	08/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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