Aristotle Capital Management Decreases Stake in Williams-Sonoma

The investment firm reduced its holdings in the specialty retailer by 0.1% in the third quarter.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:57am

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Aristotle Capital Management LLC decreased its holdings in Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) by 0.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 9,136,069 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, making it the company's 3rd largest position and accounting for about 7.50% of Aristotle Capital Management's investment portfolio.

Why it matters

As a major institutional investor, Aristotle Capital Management's moves in and out of Williams-Sonoma stock can provide insights into the firm's outlook on the specialty retailer's performance and future prospects.

The details

Aristotle Capital Management sold 9,375 shares of Williams-Sonoma stock during the 3rd quarter, reducing its total holdings to 9,136,069 shares. The firm's stake in Williams-Sonoma accounts for approximately 3.5% of its overall investment portfolio.

  • Aristotle Capital Management decreased its holdings in Williams-Sonoma during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Aristotle Capital Management LLC

An investment management firm that owns a significant stake in Williams-Sonoma.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

A specialty retailer focused on home and culinary products, best known for its premium cookware, kitchen tools, and home furnishings.

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The takeaway

Aristotle Capital Management's reduced position in Williams-Sonoma suggests the firm may have a more cautious outlook on the retailer's near-term performance, though the stock still represents a sizable portion of the firm's overall investment portfolio.