Operating Cash Flow
Williams-Sonoma Operating Cash Flow increased by 88.7% to $596.92M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.8%, from $633.48M to $596.92M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Cash Flow shows relatively stable performance with a -1.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
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An increase indicates strong operational efficiency and cash generation, while a decrease may signal operational challenges or issues with working capital management.
Detailed definition
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net_cash_from_operatingHistorical Data
| 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 | $238.88M | $236.79M | $312.67M | $582.81M | $184.52M | $199.07M | $204.93M | $464.30M | $342.53M | $372.46M | $290.43M | $674.86M | $226.79M | $246.50M | $253.46M | $633.48M | $118.95M | $282.73M | $316.29M | $596.92M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.9% | +32.0% | +86.4% | -68.3% | +7.9% | +2.9% | +126.6% | -26.2% | +8.7% | -22.0% | +132.4% | -66.4% | +8.7% | +2.8% | +149.9% | -81.2% | +137.7% | +11.9% | +88.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -22.8% | -15.9% | -34.5% | -20.3% | +85.6% | +87.1% | +41.7% | +45.4% | -33.8% | -33.8% | -12.7% | -6.1% | -47.6% | +14.7% | +24.8% | -5.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Williams-Sonoma's operating cash flow?
- Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported operating cash flow of $596.92M in Q4 2025.
- How has Williams-Sonoma's operating cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Williams-Sonoma's operating cash flow decreased by 5.8% year-over-year, from $633.48M to $596.92M.
- What is the long-term trend for Williams-Sonoma's operating cash flow?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Williams-Sonoma's operating cash flow has grown at a -1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.37B to $1.31B.
- What does operating cash flow mean?
- The amount of cash a company generates from its regular business activities.