WMB
NYSE · Energy
Williams Cos Inc
$74.46
+0.86 (+1.17%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
+25.10%
6M
+16.33%
1Y
+22.25%
YTD
+22.37%
Open$73.51
Previous Close$73.60
Day High$75.03
Day Low$73.38
52W High$76.87
52W Low$51.58
Volume—
Avg Volume6.63M
Market Cap90.35B
P/E Ratio34.51
EPS$2.14
SectorEnergy
Technical Indicators
Full analysis →
SMA 50
$63.39
Above
SMA 200
$60.53
Above
RSI (14)
69.7
Neutral
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Buy
29 analysts
Price Target
-5.3% upside
Current
$74.46
$74.46
Target
$70.49
$70.49
$43.80
$70.49 avg
$97.35
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 11.87B | 11.54B | 35.32B |
| Net Income | 2.60B | 2.27B | 5.21B |
| Profit Margin | 21.9% | 20.8% | 14.8% |
| EBITDA | 6.57B | 6.06B | 8.53B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 5.37B |
| Rev Growth | +2.9% | +2.9% | +19.5% |
| Debt/Equity | 2.29 | 2.29 | 0.31 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield3.25%
Annual Dividend$2.00
Payout Ratio93.3%
Frequencyquarterly
Ex-DividendMar 30, 2026
Pay DateApr 15, 2026
Recent Insider Activity
All Insiders →| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17 | Fazel Payvand | Sale | 31,766 | $73.15 | $2.32M |
| Mar 12 | Rinke Todd J. | Sale | 26,055 | $74.39 | $1.94M |
| Mar 3 | Wilson Terrance Lane | Sale | 291,159 | $75.24 | $21.91M |
| Feb 27 | Hausman Mary A. | Sale | 17,230 | $74.91 | $1.29M |
| Feb 25 | Wilson Terrance Lane | Exercise | 351,728 | $72.98 | $25.67M |
About Williams Cos Inc
The Williams Companies, Inc. is an energy infrastructure company that owns and operates natural gas pipelines and related assets, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company operates one of the largest natural gas transmission systems in North America, transporting approximately one-third of the nation's natural gas. Williams also provides natural gas gathering, processing, and storage services. The company's infrastructure connects major supply basins to key demand markets, serving utilities, industrial customers, and other energy companies across the United States.
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WMB Frequently Asked Questions
What does Williams Cos Inc do?
Williams Companies moves roughly one-third of the natural gas consumed in the United States through its Transco pipeline — the single largest natural gas transmission system in the country. Revenue comes primarily from fee-based transportation contracts with utilities, power plants, and industrial users who pay for reserved pipeline capacity, giving the company predictable cash flows that behave more like a utility than an energy commodity business. Williams also gathers and processes natural gas at the wellhead from major producing basins before it enters long-haul transmission.
Is WMB stock a good investment?
Williams offers investors a high-yield income stream backed by one of the most critical pieces of U.S. energy infrastructure, with Transco's capacity fully contracted years into the future. LNG export demand and domestic natural gas power generation growth have renewed interest in expanding pipeline capacity, potentially extending Williams' growth runway. The company carries moderate debt, typical for midstream infrastructure businesses. The primary long-term risk is the trajectory of natural gas demand in a decarbonizing economy, though that transition is expected to span decades.
Who are Williams Cos Inc's main competitors?
Kinder Morgan operates one of the other large U.S. natural gas pipeline networks and competes directly for natural gas transportation contracts in overlapping markets. TC Energy's U.S. assets compete on specific corridors. Equitrans Midstream (now part of EQT) competes in Appalachian Basin gathering. For the Southeast and Atlantic markets specifically, Transco faces limited direct pipeline competition given its geographic coverage.
Does Williams Cos Inc pay dividends?
Williams has paid and grown its quarterly dividend through various energy market cycles, supported by the contracted nature of Transco's revenue. The company targets continued annual dividend growth as it executes on expansion projects tied to power generation and LNG export demand. The yield typically exceeds 3%, making it one of the more attractive income options in the midstream energy sector. The dividend was cut during an energy market downturn years ago but has subsequently recovered and grown consistently.
Where is WMB trading today?
WMB last closed at $74.46, up 1.17% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $51.58 and a high of $76.87. The current price represents 90% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
What are analyst ratings for WMB stock?
Among 29 analysts covering WMB, the consensus rating is Buy — 21 rate it a buy, 7 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $70.49, implying 5% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
How much revenue does Williams Cos Inc generate?
Williams Cos Inc generated $11.87B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $2.60B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 21.9% is strong by most industry standards.
What is the price-to-earnings ratio for WMB?
WMB trades at a P/E ratio of 34.51 on trailing earnings of $2.14 per share. That's above the S&P 500 historical average, suggesting the market expects above-average earnings growth ahead. Comparing this multiple against Energy sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
How has WMB performed compared to last year?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: +25.10% (3M), +16.33% (6M), +22.25% (1Y), +22.37% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether WMB is outperforming or lagging the broader market.