Operating Expenses

SG&A

Williams-Sonoma SG&A increased by 14.3% to $627.08M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.3%, from $635.48M to $627.08M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a 0.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$477.68M$535.29M$565.22M$600.67M$505.07M$563.29M$570.89M$540.06M$475.58M$486.02M$507.28M$590.52M$478.06M$526.04M$512.54M$635.48M$475.10M$536.56M$548.59M$627.08M
QoQ Change+12.1%+5.6%+6.3%-15.9%+11.5%+1.4%-5.4%-11.9%+2.2%+4.4%+16.4%-19.0%+10.0%-2.6%+24.0%-25.2%+12.9%+2.2%+14.3%
YoY Change+5.7%+5.2%+1.0%-10.1%-5.8%-13.7%-11.1%+9.3%+0.5%+8.2%+1.0%+7.6%-0.6%+2.0%+7.0%-1.3%
Range$475.10M$635.48M
CAGR+5.9%
Avg YoY Growth+0.3%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Product Breakdown

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SegmentFY'25
Advertising$552.59M
Total$2.19B

All segment values are derived from annual filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams-Sonoma's sg&a?
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported sg&a of $627.08M in Q4 2025.
How has Williams-Sonoma's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Williams-Sonoma's sg&a decreased by 1.3% year-over-year, from $635.48M to $627.08M.
What is the long-term trend for Williams-Sonoma's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Williams-Sonoma's sg&a has grown at a 0.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.18B to $2.19B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.