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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announces a 15% quarterly dividend increase
SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2026--Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a 15% increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.76 per common share. The quarterly dividend is payable on May 22, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 17, 2026.
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