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Williams Companies, Inc. (The) WMB

Energy — Oil & Gas Midstream
S&P 500 Member Dividend Champion (5y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
10.99
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 1 1 1 3 3 1 4 1 1 2 1
Insider Ownership
0.33%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
87,540.00
Revenue
12,204.00
Net Income
3,244.00
Free Cash Flow
(214.00)
Net Debt
30,115.00
Current Ratio
0.48
Debt/Equity
1.97
P/E ratio
28.59
P/S ratio
7.23
P/B ratio
5.75
Past 5Y EPS Growth
21.10%
This Y EPS Growth
17.16%
Next Y EPS Growth
4.56%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
12.40%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.78
Annual Dividend Rate
1.79
Annual Dividend Yield
5.28%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 2.11
—
—
—
2025 2.00
—
—
—
—
2024 1.90
—
—
—
—
2023 1.79
—
—
—
—
2022 1.70
—
—
—
—
2021 1.64
—
—
—
—
2020 1.60
—
—
—
—
2019 1.52
—
—
—
—
2018 1.36
—
—
—
—
2017 1.20
—
—
—
—
2016 1.68
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 2,150.00 60.00 63.00 203.00
Receivables 1,655.00 1,863.00 2,084.00 1,968.00
Inventory 274.00 279.00 314.00 335.00
Other 434.00 459.00 783.00 617.00
4,513.00 2,661.00 3,244.00 3,123.00
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 1,379.00 1,613.00 2,224.00 2,220.00
ST’ Debt 2,337.00 1,720.00 1,345.00 2,197.00
Other 105.00 164.00 198.00 136.00
5,830.00 5,312.00 6,106.00 6,546.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 3,030.00 3,053.00 — —
—
’25 3,048.00 2,781.00 2,923.00 3,198.00
11,950.00
’24 2,771.00 2,336.00 2,653.00 2,743.00
10,503.00
’23 3,081.00 2,483.00 2,559.00 2,784.00
10,907.00
’22 2,524.00 2,490.00 3,021.00 2,930.00
10,965.00
’21 2,612.00 2,283.00 2,475.00 3,257.00
10,627.00
’20 1,913.00 1,781.00 1,933.00 2,092.00
7,719.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,603.00 1,376.00 — —
—
’25 1,433.00 1,450.00 1,439.00 1,576.00
5,898.00
’24 1,234.00 1,279.00 1,243.00 1,218.00
4,974.00
’23 1,514.00 1,377.00 1,234.00 1,813.00
5,938.00
’22 1,082.00 1,098.00 1,490.00 1,219.00
4,889.00
’21 915.00 1,057.00 834.00 1,139.00
3,945.00
’20 787.00 1,143.00 452.00 1,114.00
3,496.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 244.00 (458.00) — —
—
’25 421.00 478.00 405.00 (405.00)
899.00
’24 695.00 668.00 515.00 418.00
2,296.00
’23 962.00 753.00 532.00 1,124.00
3,371.00
’22 785.00 778.00 641.00 402.00
2,606.00
’21 654.00 628.00 572.00 844.00
2,698.00
’20 478.00 823.00 113.00 807.00
2,221.00
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.70 0.68 — —
—
’25 0.56 0.45 0.53 0.60
2.14
’24 0.52 0.33 0.58 0.40
1.82
’23 0.76 0.38 0.54 0.94
2.60
’22 0.31 0.33 0.49 0.55
1.67
’21 0.35 0.25 0.13 0.51
1.24
’20 (0.43) 0.25 0.25 0.09
0.17

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Low
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Recommendation Rating

1.5
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 26.02 27.80 32.65 51.58 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 37.97 37.45 60.36 65.55 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,043 5,601 5,829 5,987 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.17 1.95 1.80 2.00 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10,965.00 10,907.00 10,503.00 11,950.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 69.27% 82.73% 80.24% 82.15% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,542.00 4,405.00 2,986.00 3,625.00 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.18% 40.39% 28.43% 30.33% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,117.00 3,303.00 2,346.00 2,768.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,082.00 2,148.00 2,318.00 2,440.00 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.00 8.95 8.62 9.79 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 1.68 2.61 1.82 2.14 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.01 4.88 4.08 4.83 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.87) (2.11) (2.20) (4.09) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.14 2.77 1.88 0.74 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.53 12.23 12.17 12.28 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,218.36 1,218.00 1,219.00 1,221.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19.14 13.56 29.57 27.96 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.57 3.97 6.28 6.14 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.80 2.91 4.46 4.91 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.62 6.13 8.79 8.53 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.63 19.82 40.23 113.45 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,889.00 5,938.00 4,974.00 5,898.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2,283.00) (2,567.00) (2,678.00) (4,999.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,606.00 3,371.00 2,296.00 899.00 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1,093.00) (1,317.00) (2,651.00) (2,862.00) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22,554.00 25,713.00 26,456.00 28,661.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22,402.00 23,563.00 26,396.00 28,598.00 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,045.00 14,891.00 14,840.00 14,995.00 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.26% 6.29% 4.15% 4.62% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.18% 7.01% 5.06% 6.02% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.57% 22.01% 14.98% 17.57% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Williams Companies (WMB), a vital player in North American natural gas pipelines, has shown remarkable resilience through energy volatility, delivering 5.5% revenue CAGR from 2016-2022 and a post-COVID rebound that propelled EBT from losses to $4.41 billion in 2023, with ROE peaking at 22%. Stock gains of 80% from 2020 lows mirror this profitability surge, driven by LNG export booms and basin expansions, yet it now trades 8% below average analyst targets—hinting at 16% upside potential amid robust fee-based margins above 70%.

Challenges loom with capex surging to $5 billion in 2025, pressuring FCF to $0.74/share and swelling debt to $26.5 billion, while insider selling (13 transactions, no buys) signals caution. Analysts forecast revenue acceleration to $14 billion by 2027 on LNG demand doubling, AI data center power needs, and EU shifts from Russian gas, with EPS growing modestly to $2.63—tempered by leverage risks and energy transition headwinds.

Valuation at premium PS and EV/Sales multiples evokes midstream peers’ past pitfalls, but a 5-6% yield and infrastructure moats offer appeal. Is WMB poised for LNG-fueled gains or a debt-laden pause? Dive into the full analysis for the data-driven narrative.

Read full commentary →

Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) Latest News

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16 Sep

3 , 3:43 PM
Williams Companies loses NESE water permit, raising uncertainty over preserving a Q4 2027 project start. Permit loss adds regulatory risk to project timeline without altering overall company trajectory.

15 Sep

3 , 6:10 AM
Williams (WMB) stock valuation remains reasonable despite completion of its Haynesville deal. Haynesville deal carries moderately noticeable influence on Williams financial performance and positioning.

11 Sep

4 , 8:45 AM
At $100 oil, deal activity has shifted toward pipelines and producing wells in the energy sector. Pipeline-focused deal surge at elevated oil prices directly expands opportunities for Williams midstream assets.

10 Sep

3 , 10:07 AM
A court ruling introduces new obstacles for Williams Companies' NESE Pipeline project. Court challenges to pipeline projects can delay approvals and raise costs for Williams.

9 Sep

4 , 1:11 PM
Court blocks Trump-backed pipeline into New York, halting a key project for Williams Companies. Court ruling stops major pipeline project central to company operations.

5 Sep

4 , 7:09 AM
Williams Companies evaluates potential undervaluation following its Momentum Midstream Deal. Momentum Midstream Deal marks a major strategic move that could significantly alter Williams Companies trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 , 5:07 AM
Williams Companies (WMB) completes Momentum Midstream deal to expand Haynesville gas network. Deal expands core midstream footprint in major shale basin.

4 Sep

4 , 9:58 AM
Williams Companies closed the Momentum acquisition, strengthening its Haynesville reach. Acquisition expands Williams' core natural gas infrastructure position in a key basin.

3 Sep

4 , 9:31 PM
Williams Companies (WMB) bolsters natural gas growth engine via Momentum deal. Momentum deal marks major strategic expansion in WMB core natural gas operations.

4 , 4:15 PM
Williams Companies completes acquisition of Momentum Midstream, adding midstream assets and expanding operational footprint. Acquisition of Momentum Midstream marks major strategic expansion with significant effect on asset base and competitive positioning.

21 Aug

3 , 12:28 PM
Enterprise infrastructure expansion could support Williams Companies long-term growth in energy sector through enhanced midstream capabilities and market reach. Infrastructure moves by partners offer moderate influence on Williams operational capacity without fundamentally shifting company trajectory.

13 Aug

4 , 3:50 AM
Williams Companies announces momentum deal, forms new JV and raises EBITDA target, potentially shifting investment case for WMB. Momentum deal, new JV and higher EBITDA target mark major strategic moves with strong potential to alter company trajectory and investor sentiment.

12 Aug

3 , 6:11 PM
Williams Companies (WMB) delivered news prompting investors to reassess positions on its outlook and performance. Updates may moderately sway market sentiment and near-term operations without fundamentally shifting company trajectory.

10 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 9:29 PM
Williams (WMB) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript detailing financial results, segment performance, and management outlook on operations and strategy. Earnings call transcript supplies quarterly results and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation metrics.

3 , 9:05 AM
MPLX growth projects face higher capital risks that raise doubts on its value as an investment. Capital risk concerns around MPLX projects can moderately shift investor sentiment and WMB midstream valuation.

9 Aug

3 www.marketbeat.com, 12:03 PM
Williams Companies released Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance for the natural gas infrastructure business. Quarterly earnings updates typically deliver moderate influence on near-term stock sentiment and valuation without fundamentally changing long-term trajectory.

7 Aug

4 , 12:59 PM
Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) Momentum Deal may enable 11% growth through 2030 and beyond. Momentum Deal drives significant long-term growth potential for WMB.

4 Aug

4 , 7:15 PM
Williams Companies (WMB) acquires Momentum Midstream for $5.5 billion. The $5.5 billion acquisition of Momentum Midstream marks a major strategic expansion for Williams Companies in the midstream sector.

4 transcript , 5:08 PM
Williams Companies Inc raised full-year guidance and boosted payouts after reporting Q2 2026 results. Raised guidance directly lifts projected earnings and improves near-term investor sentiment.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) held its Q2 2026 earnings call to review financial results and operations. Q2 2026 earnings call delivers financial updates with moderate effects on performance and sentiment.

3 Aug

4 , 4:21 PM
Williams acquires M6 Midstream from EnCap Flatrock in a $5.5 billion transaction. The $5.5 billion acquisition materially expands Williams midstream footprint and cash flow base.

4 , 4:15 PM
Williams reported strong second-quarter 2026 results and announced acquisition of Momentum Midstream to connect Haynesville to Gulf Coast LNG and power demand. Acquisition of Momentum Midstream expands Williams infrastructure for LNG and power demand growth.

3 , 5:45 PM
Williams Companies reported Q2 earnings and revenues below analyst estimates. Q2 earnings miss likely to pressure near-term share price and sentiment.

30 Jul

3 , 9:15 AM
Williams Companies improves key sustainability metrics while energy demand rises. Sustainability gains support positioning amid higher demand without altering core trajectory.

28 Jul

3 , 2:10 AM
Rising earnings optimism signals potential turning point in Williams Companies Inc long-term gas strategy. Earnings optimism may shift Williams gas strategy and influence market performance.

3 , 1:10 AM
Williams Companies (WMB) shows earnings optimism, but questions remain whether upside is already priced into the stock. Earnings optimism for WMB may moderately affect short-term sentiment without major long-term trajectory shifts.

27 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) earnings are projected to grow, prompting questions about whether investors should buy the stock. Projected earnings growth for Williams Companies may moderately affect investor sentiment and near-term stock performance.

22 Jul

4 247wallst.com, 3:46 PM
Natural gas shortage mirrors memory chip shortage from 12 months ago that sent Micron stock up more than 7x, positioning natural gas producers such as Williams Companies for similar gains. Natural gas shortage creates conditions for major stock appreciation in Williams Companies akin to Micron's 7x rise.

16 Jul

4 , 8:24 AM
Williams Companies pipeline network stands to gain from surging AI-driven power demand, supporting higher utilization, revenues and positioning the stock as a strong performer. AI infrastructure growth directly lifts natural gas pipeline volumes and long-term cash flows at Williams.

14 Jul

5 , 5:51 PM
Williams Companies secures $5.34 billion AI power supply agreement with Blackstone-led investor group. $5.34 billion AI power contract opens major new revenue stream and positions Williams as key energy supplier for data centers.
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