Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Williams-Sonoma Stock-Based Comp decreased by 2.7% to $29.37M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 10.8%, from $32.92M to $29.37M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 2.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Increasing levels may indicate a focus on talent retention but can also signal potential shareholder dilution.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of equity-based awards granted to employees as part of their total compensation package. Since...
Peer comparison
Standard across large-cap corporations; varies based on corporate compensation philosophy.
Metric ID:
stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $26.33M | $19.93M | $24.31M | $24.67M | $28.54M | $23.20M | $16.05M | $22.47M | $23.45M | $20.71M | $22.28M | $18.32M | $22.98M | $21.87M | $21.22M | $32.92M | $20.39M | $26.58M | $30.18M | $29.37M |
| QoQ Change | — | -24.3% | +22.0% | +1.5% | +15.7% | -18.7% | -30.8% | +40.0% | +4.3% | -11.7% | +7.5% | -17.8% | +25.4% | -4.8% | -3.0% | +55.2% | -38.1% | +30.4% | +13.5% | -2.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +8.4% | +16.4% | -34.0% | -8.9% | -17.9% | -10.7% | +38.8% | -18.5% | -2.0% | +5.6% | -4.8% | +79.7% | -11.3% | +21.5% | +42.2% | -10.8% |
Range$16.05M – $32.92M
CAGR+2.3%
Avg YoY Growth+5.9%
Median YoY Growth-3.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Williams-Sonoma's stock-based comp?
- Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported stock-based comp of $29.37M in Q4 2025.
- How has Williams-Sonoma's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Williams-Sonoma's stock-based comp decreased by 10.8% year-over-year, from $32.92M to $29.37M.
- What is the long-term trend for Williams-Sonoma's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Williams-Sonoma's stock-based comp has grown at a 2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $95.24M to $106.52M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.