The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • 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
WMB
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?
WMB
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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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?
TGS, WMB
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
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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?
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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
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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
EPD, KMI, WMB
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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Published: November 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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Natural Gas Prices Warm Up 5% Amid Early Winter Forecasts
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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
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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
WMB
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
WMB
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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

The Williams Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy infrastructure company primarily in the United States. It operates through Transmission & Gulf of Mexico, Northeast G&P, West, and Gas & NGL Marketing Services segments. The Transmission & Gulf of Mexico segment comprises Transco and Northwest natural gas pipelines; and natural gas gathering and processing, and crude oil production handling and transportation assets in the Gulf Coast region, as well as various petrochemical and feedstock pipelines. The Northeast G&P segment engages in the midstream gathering, processing, and fractionation activities in the Marcellus Shale region primarily in Pennsylvania and New York, and the Utica Shale region of eastern Ohio. The West segment comprises gas gathering, processing, and treating operations in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado and Wyoming, the Barnett Shale region of north-central Texas, the Eagle Ford Shale region of South Texas, the Haynesville Shale region of northwest Louisiana, and the Mid-Continent region, which includes the Anadarko, Arkoma, and Permian basins; and operates natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation and storage facilities in central Kansas near Conway. The Gas & NGL Marketing Services segment provides wholesale marketing, trading, storage, and transportation of natural gas for natural gas utilities, municipalities, power generators, and producers; risk and asset management; and NGL marketing services. The company owns and operates 30,000 miles of pipelines, 29 processing facilities, 7 fractionation facilities, and approximately 23 million barrels of NGL storage capacity. The Williams Companies, Inc. was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.