The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)
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- symbol WMB
- Rev/Share 9.3977
- Book/Share 12.1604
- PB 6.4868
- Debt/Equity 2.2354
- CurrentRatio 0.4224
- ROIC 0.0575
- MktCap 81162205901.0
- FreeCF/Share 1.4746
- PFCF 45.0401
- PE 34.2676
- Debt/Assets 0.5021
- DivYield 0.0301
- ROE 0.1901
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiterated | WMB | TD Cowen | -- | Buy | $69 | $70 | Nov. 6, 2025 |
| Initiation | WMB | Jefferies | -- | Buy | -- | $72 | Oct. 9, 2025 |
| Initiation | WMB | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Outperform | -- | $66 | Sept. 19, 2025 |
| Upgrade | WMB | CIBC | Neutral | Sector Outperform | -- | $64 | Aug. 15, 2025 |
| Initiation | WMB | TD Cowen | -- | Buy | -- | $67 | July 7, 2025 |
| Upgrade | WMB | Wolfe Research | Underperform | Peer Perform | -- | -- | June 13, 2025 |
| Resumed | WMB | Scotiabank | -- | Sector Perform | -- | $51 | Jan. 10, 2025 |
| Resumed | WMB | BofA Securities | -- | Buy | -- | $55 | Oct. 17, 2024 |
| Upgrade | WMB | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Overweight | $52 | $58 | Oct. 4, 2024 |
News
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) to Report Q4 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Williams Companies (WMB) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Williams to Report Q4 Earnings: What Surprise Awaits Investors?
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WMB is set to report Q4 earnings on Feb. 10, with analysts expecting a 21% jump in profit and a 14% rise in revenues.
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Late-January Cold Sparks Sudden Natural Gas Price Rally
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
WMB, EXE and CRK rally into focus as natural gas prices spike on cold weather, supply hits and shifting sentiment.
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Williams Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 5%
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams Increases Quarterly Dividend.
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The Best Risk-Adjusted Way To Bet On Energy Right Now
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
One energy investment is far less risky than investors think. Others look increasingly speculative despite strong headlines. This overlooked high-yielding opportunity keeps quietly compounding cash.
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MoneyShow's Best Investment Ideas For 2026: Part 9
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2026 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a mix of metals plays, financial stocks, deep value names, high-octane growth and tech stocks, and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential. Part 9 of this series includes Target Corp., The Trade Desk, UFP Technologies, Verizon, and Williams Companies.
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The AI Gold Rush Needs Energy: 3 Stocks That Could Benefit Most
Published: January 20, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Brookfield is a leader in building renewable energy capacity. NextEra Energy is a leading developer of energy infrastructure, including renewable energy and natural gas.
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TGS or WMB: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors with an interest in Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines stocks have likely encountered both Transportadora De Gas Sa Ord B (TGS) and Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Is Natural Gas a Trade or a Trap After Hitting New Lows?
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WMB, LNG and CRK stand out as natural gas hits new lows, offering exposure to long-term growth amid short-term volatility.
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TGS vs. WMB: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors interested in stocks from the Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines sector have probably already heard of Transportadora De Gas Sa Ord B (TGS) and Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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If I Could Retire With Only 3 Dividend Growth Investments
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The real goal of dividends in retirement isn't what most investors think. I discuss 3 investments that combine nicely to form a powerful dividend growth machine for retirement. I also discuss the biggest risk with each of these investments.
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Natural Gas Outlook: Can Cold Weather Lift Prices in January 2026?
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cold weather and steady LNG demand lift natural gas prices, putting WMB, LNG, and EE in focus for January 2026.
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An Important Warning: Popular Income Stocks Are Getting Risky Here
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Leading blue-chip dividend growth stocks appear to be untouchable, until you zoom out and see what's changed. A small shift in the macro could turn today's favorites into tomorrow's regrets. I detail why I'm walking away before most investors even notice the risk.
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3 Oil Pipeline Stocks With Solid Potential Amid Industry Strength
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Midstream players will secure additional cashflows from rising clean energy demand from data centers, which brightens the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry. Some of the frontrunners in the industry are EPD, KMI and WMB.
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Why U.S. Natural Gas Prices Are Surging to Three-Year Highs
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CTRA, LNG, and WMB could benefit as U.S. natural gas futures soar past $5 on cold weather and record exports.
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Why Is The Williams Companies (WMB) Up 6.6% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Williams Companies (WMB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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7%+ Yields: I Am Giving Thanks For My Favorite Black Friday Special
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I am thankful for many things this year. I am particularly thankful for my favorite Black Friday special from Mr. Market. I detail why I like this high-yielding bargain.
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Give Oil a Miss, Focus on Natural Gas Stocks: WMB, AR, CRK
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Williams, Antero and Comstock stand to benefit as EIA forecasts rising gas prices and cleaner-fuel demand outshines softer oil markets.
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The Energy Chart Nobody Is Paying Attention To, But It Could Change Everything
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I share the one chart that is not getting nearly enough attention, given its immense implications for the world economy. This chart reveals a massive power shift that markets haven't priced in, and it could reshape the entire future of AI, manufacturing, and geopolitics. I detail how I am positioning my portfolio to take advantage of it.
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One Of The Best High-Yield Setups I've Ever Seen
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
There is a major market disconnect emerging in the midst of the AI boom. I discuss why this disconnect provides investors with one of the most attractive high-yielding investment opportunities I have ever seen with near-term catalysts. I also share some of my top picks to profit from this disconnect.
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Natural Gas Prices Warm Up 5% Amid Early Winter Forecasts
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WMB, LNG, and EE emerge as key stocks as early winter forecasts, LNG exports, and steady demand fuel a third straight weekly rally.
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Williams Secures Key Permits for Northeast Supply Enhancement Project
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams Secures Key Permits on Northeast Supply Enhancement Project.
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Williams Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates, Expenses Down Y/Y
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
WMB expects 2025 growth capital expenditures to be between $3.95 billion and $4.25 billion, with a leverage ratio estimated at a midpoint of 3.7x.
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Curious about The Williams Companies (WMB) Q3 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for The Williams Companies (WMB), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.
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3 Energy Stocks Poised to Outshine Earnings Estimates in Q3
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Comstock, Williams and Marathon Petroleum are positioned to deliver upbeat Q3 earnings amid a favorable energy price backdrop.
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Williams to Report Q3 Earnings: What Surprise Awaits Investors?
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WMB gears up to release Q3 earnings with upbeat forecasts driven by strong Transco growth despite cost pressures ahead.
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Williams Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams announces quarterly cash dividend.
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Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Williams Companies (WMB) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Williams: Attractive Secular Tailwinds With Visible Growth
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Williams is transforming into a key enabler for the digital economy, driven by its Power Innovation strategy targeting AI data center power needs. WMB's natural gas pipeline network and new BTM generation projects, including deals with Meta, provide a scalable growth avenue with strong unit economics. Exposure to Haynesville and Appalachia basins positions WMB's gathering and processing segment for resilient, high-quality cash flow and LNG demand upside.
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Williams to Invest $3.1B in Power Projects for Data Centers
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WMB commits $3.1 billion to two new power projects, boosting capacity for AI-driven data centers amid record-high electricity demand.
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About The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)
- IPO Date 1981-12-31
- Website https://www.williams.com
- Industry Oil & Gas Midstream
- CEO Chad J. Zamarin
- Employees 5829