Was Karalyn Yearout’s WSM share sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

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

What is the net share direction of Karalyn Yearout’s latest WSM Form 4?

The net direction of Karalyn Yearout’s latest Form 4 is a net sale of shares. She sold 1,112 shares and did not report any purchases or exercises in this filing, resulting in a net-sell transaction summary.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) EVP sells 1,112 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WILLIAMS SONOMA INC executive Karalyn Yearout reported an open-market sale of company stock. As EVP and Chief Talent Officer, she sold 1,112 shares of Common Stock on June 15, 2026, at $228.49 per share. After this transaction, she directly holds 21,717 shares. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 15, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,112 shares ($254,081)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Yearout Karalyn

Role EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER

Sold 1,112 shs ($254K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,112	$228.49	$254K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,717 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,112 shares Sale price: $228.49 per share Shares remaining: 21,717 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 1,112 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on June 15, 2026

Sale price $228.49 per share Price for the 1,112 sold shares

Shares remaining 21,717 shares Direct holdings after the reported sale

Net shares sold 1,112 shares Net-sell direction in this Form 4

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"

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.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: open-market sale of Common Stock"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock reported in the Form 4 transaction"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/16/2026 - 06:14 PM

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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).

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)
06/15/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/15/2026		S		1,112⁽¹⁾	D	$228.49	21,717	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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	06/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did WSM executive Karalyn Yearout report?

Karalyn Yearout reported an open-market sale of Williams-Sonoma Common Stock. She sold 1,112 shares on June 15, 2026, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider filing, reflecting a routine executive stock transaction.

How many WSM shares did Karalyn Yearout sell and at what price?

Karalyn Yearout sold 1,112 shares of Williams-Sonoma Common Stock. The reported sale price was $228.49 per share, indicating a single open-market transaction at that price level on the transaction date.

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

After the reported sale, Karalyn Yearout directly holds 21,717 Williams-Sonoma shares. This post-transaction balance shows she retains a significant remaining stake despite the open-market sale disclosed in the Form 4.

What role does Karalyn Yearout hold at Williams-Sonoma (WSM)?

Karalyn Yearout serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Talent Officer at Williams-Sonoma. Her Form 4 filing reports personal stock transactions in the company’s Common Stock associated with this executive position.