WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) during the quarter ended June 30, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of WSM during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported WSM position by approximately $91.32M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in WSM exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $264.91M in reported WSM exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,299 | 67,858 | $15,817,682 |
| Q2 2026 | Cullen Value Fund | Buy | 5 | 1,258 | $293,178 |
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 79,800 | 680,500 | $124,075,565 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 8,427 | 66,559 | $12,135,716 |
| Q1 2026 | Cullen Value Fund | Buy | 3 | 1,253 | $228,523 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,049 | 58,132 | $10,381,779 |
| Q4 2025 | Cullen Value Fund | Buy | 4 | 1,250 | $248,806 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,025 | 56,083 | $10,961,471 |
| Q3 2025 | Cullen Value Fund | Buy | 3 | 1,246 | $248,512 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 7,660 | 52,058 | $8,504,789 |
| Q2 2025 | Cullen Value Fund | Buy | 8 | 1,243 | $202,999 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 254,500 | 1,244,200 | $196,708,020 |
| Q1 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 9,266 | 44,398 | $7,019,330 |
| Q4 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 386,500 | 989,700 | $183,272,646 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,643 | 35,132 | $6,505,814 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 219,500 | 603,200 | $93,447,744 |
| Q3 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 17,942 | 30,489 | $4,723,356 |
| Q3 2024 | Cullen Value Fund | Buy | 678 | 1,348 | $208,834 |
| Q2 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 323,400 | 383,700 | $108,345,369 |
| Q2 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,164 | 12,547 | $3,542,989 |
| Q1 2024 | Cullen Value Fund | Buy | 670 | 670 | $207,826 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 8,085 | 11,433 | $2,307,016 |
| Q3 2023 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 5,550 | 22,760 | $3,536,904 |
| Q2 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 6,900 | 251,700 | $31,498 |
| Q2 2023 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 1,850 | 17,210 | $2,153,659 |
| Q1 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 211,300 | 244,800 | $29,782 |
| Q2 2022 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 15,360 | 15,360 | $1,704 |
| Q1 2022 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 3,327 | 3,327 | $482 |
| Q2 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 88,722 | 278,000 | $44,383 |
| Q1 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 472,154 | 514,454 | $21,875 |
Frequently asked questions about WSM activity
Which institutional owners are buying WSM?
Institutional owners buying WSM include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in WSM activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in WSM compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in WSM increasing?
Institutional interest in WSM can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.