Aristotle Capital Management, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 11,140,471 shares of Williams‑Sonoma common stock, representing 9.36% of the class. The filing states Aristotle has sole voting power over 10,947,867 shares and sole dispositive power over 11,140,471 shares. Holdings are on behalf of advisory clients.
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Insights
Large passive stake disclosed by an investment adviser; holdings are client-directed.
Aristotle Capital is disclosed as beneficial owner of 11,140,471 shares (9.36%), with 10,947,867 shares subject to sole voting power. The filing cites Rule 13d-3 to describe beneficial ownership arising from discretionary client accounts.
Cash‑flow treatment and any planned dispositions are not stated; subsequent filings would show changes in position or intent.
Ownership cross-checks board/majority thresholds and proxy influence.
The disclosed 9.36% stake is relevant for governance signaling; sole voting power numbers determine Aristotle's ability to vote client shares. The filing clarifies shares are held for various advisory clients, not the firm itself.
Shareholder votes or coordinated activity would be observable only in future filings or proxy materials.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:11,140,471 sharesPercent of class:9.36%Sole voting power:10,947,867 shares
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Beneficial ownership11,140,471 sharesreported in Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class9.36%percent of Williams‑Sonoma common stock
Sole voting power10,947,867 sharesshares with sole power to vote
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Rule 13d-3, Beneficial ownership
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Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment No. 8 | WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. Common Stock"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Rule 13d-3regulatory
"Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, which is deemed to be a beneficial owner of those shares pursuant to Rule 13d-3"
Rule 13d-3 defines who is treated as the beneficial owner of a company’s shares for U.S. securities disclosure rules — essentially anyone who has the power to vote or direct how shares are voted, or the power to buy or sell them, even if they don’t hold the certificates. For investors this matters because crossing certain ownership thresholds triggers public filing and disclosure obligations and signals potential control or influence, much like having the keys to a car implies you can drive it even if it’s registered to someone else.
Beneficial ownershipfinancial
"All of the shares of Common Stock set forth in Item 4 are owned by various investment advisory clients"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
What stake does Aristotle Capital hold in Williams‑Sonoma (WSM)?
Aristotle Capital reports beneficial ownership of 11,140,471 shares, representing 9.36% of Williams‑Sonoma's common stock. The filing lists sole voting power for 10,947,867 shares and sole dispositive power for 11,140,471 shares.
Are Aristotle Capital's Williams‑Sonoma shares held directly or for clients?
The filing states the shares are owned by various investment advisory clients of Aristotle Capital Management, LLC. Aristotle is deemed the beneficial owner under Rule 13d-3 due to discretionary investment and voting authority over those client accounts.
Does the filing say Aristotle will sell or buy more WSM shares?
The Schedule 13G/A does not state any planned purchases or sales. It discloses current beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive powers; any future transactions would be reported in subsequent SEC filings when required.
What voting power does Aristotle have over WSM shares?
Aristotle reports sole voting power over 10,947,867 shares and shared voting power of 0 shares. Dispositive authority is listed as 11,140,471 shares sole, with no shared dispositive power.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 8)
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
969904101
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
969904101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
CALIFORNIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
10,947,867.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
11,140,471.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
11,140,471.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.36 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94109
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
11100 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 1700, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90025
(c)
Citizenship:
California
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
969904101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
11,140,471
(b)
Percent of class:
9.36 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
10,947,867
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
11,140,471
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
All of the shares of Common Stock set forth in Item 4 are owned by various investment advisory clients of Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, which is deemed to be a beneficial owner of those shares pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, due to its discretionary power to make investment decisions over such shares for its clients and/or its ability to vote such shares. In all cases, persons other than Aristotle Capital Management, LLC have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Not applicable.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Not applicable.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
Not applicable.
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
