Who Owns Pottery Barn?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of Pottery Barn. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
Pottery Barn is a U.S.-based retailer of upscale home furnishings and décor, offering furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, textiles, and home accessories online and in stores.
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a publicly traded American retail company that sells kitchenware and home furnishings through brands such as Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm.
Pottery Barn is a U.S.-based retailer of upscale home furnishings and décor, offering furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, textiles, and home accessories online and in stores.
Starts at $29
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a publicly traded American retail company that sells kitchenware and home furnishings through brands such as Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm.
Major Shareholders
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vanguard Group Inc Largest institutional shareholder of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., holding about 15.6 million shares (~13.07% of shares outstanding) based on Form 13F data aggregated as of September 30, 2025. | Institutional | 13.1% | 13.1% | Sep 2025 |
BlackRock Inc. Second‑largest institutional owner, with roughly 11.7 million shares (~9.82% of shares outstanding) reported in Q3 2025 institutional holdings. | Institutional | 9.8% | 9.8% | Sep 2025 |
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC Holds about 9.1 million Williams‑Sonoma shares (~7.65% of shares outstanding) per Q3 2025 institutional ownership filings. | Institutional | 7.7% | 7.7% | Sep 2025 |
Blackhill Capital Inc. Owns approximately 7.7 million shares (~6.45% of the company) according to September 30, 2025 Form 13F data. | Institutional | 6.5% | 6.5% | Sep 2025 |
State Street Corporation Reports holding about 6.1 million shares (~5.14% ownership) as of September 30, 2025; also files Schedule 13G as a significant beneficial owner. | Institutional | 5.1% | 5.1% | Sep 2025 |
FMR LLC (Fidelity) Through Fidelity-managed funds, holds roughly 3.9 million shares (~3.30% of shares outstanding) based on Q3 2025 filings. | Institutional | 3.3% | 3.3% | Sep 2025 |
Geode Capital Management, LLC Index‑oriented manager with about 3.6 million Williams‑Sonoma shares (~2.98% ownership) as of September 30, 2025. | Institutional | 3.0% | 3.0% | Sep 2025 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Holds roughly 2.4 million shares (~2.05% of the company) according to Q3 2025 institutional holder disclosures. | Institutional | 2.0% | 2.0% | Sep 2025 |
First Trust Advisors LP ETF and fund manager owning about 2.27 million shares (~1.90% stake) as of September 30, 2025. | Institutional | 1.9% | 1.9% | Sep 2025 |
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. Quantitative hedge fund complex with approximately 1.87 million shares (~1.57% of outstanding shares) based on Q3 2025 13F filings. | Institutional | 1.6% | 1.6% | Sep 2025 |
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