Equity
Share Repurchase Authorization Limit
Williams-Sonoma Share Repurchase Authorization Limit remained flat by 0.0% to $1.10B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 22, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher limits suggest strong cash flow and management's belief that the stock is undervalued.
Detailed definition
This is the maximum dollar value or share count authorized by the Board of Directors for the repurchase of the company's...
Peer comparison
Common among mature, cash-generative companies seeking to optimize their capital structure.
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share_repurchase_authorization_limitHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $703.83M | $567.97M | $1.06B | $1.10B | $803.60M | $729.00M | $700.00M | $690.00M | $687.00M | $956.20M | $826.40M | $1.10B | $1.10B |
| QoQ Change | — | -19.3% | +86.2% | +4.0% | -26.9% | -9.3% | -4.0% | -1.4% | -0.4% | +39.2% | -13.6% | +33.1% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +56.3% | +41.5% | -31.1% | -36.4% | -14.1% | -5.8% | +36.6% | +19.8% | +60.1% | — |
Range$567.97M – $1.10B
CAGR+16.0%
Avg YoY Growth+14.1%
Median YoY Growth+19.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Williams-Sonoma's share repurchase authorization limit?
- Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $1.10B in Q1 2026.
- What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
- The maximum amount the company is allowed to spend on buying back its own stock.