Should I buy or sell Williams Companies stock right now?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams Companies in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" WMB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WMB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View WMB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Williams Companies' stock price target for 2024?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Williams Companies' shares. Their WMB share price targets range from $31.00 to $43.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $36.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WMB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have WMB shares performed in 2024?

Williams Companies' stock was trading at $34.83 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WMB stock has decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at $34.04. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Williams Companies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 14th 2024. View our WMB earnings forecast .

How can I listen to Williams Companies' earnings call?

Williams Companies will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 14th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were Williams Companies' earnings last quarter?

The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 1st. The pipeline company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.05. The pipeline company earned $2.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.63 billion. Williams Companies had a net margin of 24.52% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.90%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 15.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.48 EPS.

How often does Williams Companies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Williams Companies?

Williams Companies declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $0.475 per share on Monday, March 25th. This represents a $1.90 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.58%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. Read our dividend analysis for WMB .

Is Williams Companies a good dividend stock?

Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) pays an annual dividend of $1.79 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.22%. WMB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 8 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 80.27%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, WMB will have a dividend payout ratio of 94.21% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WMB .

What ETFs hold Williams Companies' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) stock in their portfolio include Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) , Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP) , Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI) , VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC) , USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund (UMI) , Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) , Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RYE) .

What is Alan S. Armstrong's approval rating as Williams Companies' CEO?

206 employees have rated Williams Companies Chief Executive Officer Alan S. Armstrong on Glassdoor.com . Alan S. Armstrong has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees. 74.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Williams Companies to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Williams Companies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Williams Companies investors own include AT&T (T) , Kinder Morgan (KMI) , Energy Transfer (ET) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Pfizer (PFE) , Intel (INTC) and NVIDIA (NVDA) .

Who are Williams Companies' major shareholders?

Williams Companies' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Federated Hermes Inc. (0.77%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.71%), Raymond James & Associates (0.69%), Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (0.62%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (0.58%) and Bahl & Gaynor Inc. (0.58%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan S Armstrong , Debbie L Cowan , Scott A Hallam , Terrance Lane Wilson , Walter J Bennett and William H Spence . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Williams Companies?

Shares of WMB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Williams Companies have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Williams Companies: Alliance Canada Marketing L.P., Alliance Canada Marketing LTD, Appalachia Midstream Services L.L.C., Aux Sable Liquid Products Inc., Aux Sable Liquid Products LP, Aux Sable Midstream LLC, Bargath LLC, Black Marlin Pipeline LLC, Blue Racer Midstream LLC, Bluebonnet Market Express LLC, Bluestem Gas Services L.L.C., Bluestem Pipeline LLC, Brazos Permian II LLC, Caiman Energy II LLC, Caiman Ohio Midstream LLC, Carbon County UCG Inc., Carbonate Trend Pipeline LLC, Cardinal Gas Services L.L.C., Cardinal Operating Company LLC, Cardinal Pipeline Company LLC, Constitution Pipeline Company LLC, DMP New York Inc., Discovery Gas Transmission LLC, Discovery Producer Services LLC, Gulfstar One LLC, Gulfstream Management & Operating Services L.L.C., Gulfstream Natural Gas System L.L.C., HB Construction Company Ltd., Inland Ports Inc., Kiowa Lateral LLC, Laurel Mountain Midstream LLC, Laurel Mountain Midstream Operating LLC, Louisiana Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Magnolia Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Marsh Resources LLC, Mid-Continent Fractionation and Storage LLC, Mockingbird Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Monarch Pipeline LLC, Nopal Gathering LLC, Northwest Pipeline LLC, Ohio Valley Midstream LLC, Oklahoma Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline LP, Parachute Pipeline LLC, Pecan Hill Water Solutions, Pennant Midstream LLC, Permian Connector LLC, Pine Needle LNG Company LLC, Pine Needle Operating Company LLC, Ponder Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Reserveco Inc., Rocky Mountain Midstream Holdings LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream JV Holdings LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream Marketing LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream Pipeline LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream Water LLC, TWC Holdings C.V., Texas Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., The Williams Companies Foundation Inc., The Williams Companies International Holdings B.V., Three Rivers Midstream LLC, TransCardinal Company LLC, TransCarolina LNG Company LLC, Transco Exploration Company, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC, UEOM NGL Pipelines LLC, Utica East Ohio Midstream L.L.C., Utica Gas Services L.L.C., WFS - Liquids LLC, WFS Gathering Company L.L.C., Wamsutter LLC, WilPro Energy Services (El Furrial) Limited, WilPro Energy Services (Pigap II) Limited, Williams ACM Holdings ULC, Williams Acquisition Holding Company LLC, Williams Alaska Petroleum Inc., Williams Bayou Ethane Pipeline LLC, Williams Blu Operating LLC, Williams CV Holdings LLC, Williams Compression L.L.C., Williams Energy Resources LLC, Williams Energy Solutions LLC, Williams Express Inc., Williams Express LLC, Williams Field Services - Gulf Coast Company LLC, Williams Field Services Company LLC, Williams Field Services Group LLC, Williams Flexible Generation LLC, Williams Gas Processing - Gulf Coast Company LLC, Williams Global Energy (Cayman) Limited, Williams Global Holdings LLC, Williams Gulf Coast Transportation Company LLC, Williams Headquarters Building LLC, Williams Holdings and Manufacturing LLC, Williams Hutch Rail Company LLC, Williams Information Technology LLC, Williams International Company LLC, Williams International El Furrial Limited, Williams International Pigap Limited, Williams International Venezuela Limited, Williams Laurel Mountain LLC, Williams MLP Operating L.L.C., Williams Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Williams Mobile Bay Producer Services L.L.C., Williams Ohio River Valley Corporation, Williams Ohio River Valley LLC, Williams Ohio Valley Midstream LLC, Williams Ohio Valley Pipeline LLC, Williams Oil Gathering L.L.C., Williams Olefins Feedstock Pipelines L.L.C., Williams Olefins Pipeline Holdco LLC, Williams PERK LLC, Williams Pacific Connector Gas Operator LLC, Williams Partners Operating LLC, Williams Petroleum Services LLC, Williams Pipeline Services LLC, Williams Propylene Company LLC, Williams Resource Center L.L.C., Williams Rocky Mountain Midstream Holdings LLC, Williams Rocky Mountain Midstream Operating LLC, Williams Strategic Sourcing Company, and Williams WPC - I LLC. Read More

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Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$34.04

-0.25 (-0.73%)

(As of 02/8/2024 ET)

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50-Day Range: $33.85
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$37.28
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$37.45

Volume: 7.09 million shs
Average Volume: 6.46 million shs
Market Capitalization: $41.41 billion

P/E Ratio: 15.26
Dividend Yield: 5.26%
Price Target: $36.50

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Williams Companies MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.31 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 7.2% Upside
$36.50 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.39% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -7.94
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.28
Based on 14 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: -10.38%
From $2.12 to $1.90 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.93 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

150th out of 237 stocks

Natural Gas Transmission Industry

12th out of 19 stocks

1.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Williams Companies has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.31, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $36.50, Williams Companies has a forecasted upside of 7.2% from its current price of $34.04.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Williams Companies has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.39% of the outstanding shares of Williams Companies have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Williams Companies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Williams Companies has recently decreased by 8.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Williams Companies is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.22%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Williams Companies has been increasing its dividend for 8 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Williams Companies is 80.27%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on EPS estimates, Williams Companies will have a dividend payout ratio of 94.21% in the coming year. This indicates that Williams Companies may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

0.5

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Williams Companies has received a -73.34% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Williams Companies in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "LNG pipes", "Refined natural gas", and "Natural gas pipes" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Williams Companies is -7.94.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Williams Companies has a news sentiment score of 0.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Williams Companies this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 26 people have searched for WMB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -32% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 11 people have added Williams Companies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -15% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Williams Companies insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.44% of the stock of Williams Companies is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
85.76% of the stock of Williams Companies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Williams Companies are expected to decrease by -10.38% in the coming year, from $2.12 to $1.90 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Williams Companies is 15.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.97.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Williams Companies is 15.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 15.40.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Williams Companies has a PEG Ratio of 5.15. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Williams Companies has a P/B Ratio of 2.96. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Williams Companies Stock (NYSE:WMB)

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 33,000 miles of pipelines, 29 processing facilities, 7 fractionation facilities, and approximately 24 million barrels of NGL storage capacity. The Williams Companies, Inc. was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Q4 2023 EPS Estimates for The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Reduced by US Capital Advisors

January 30, 2024 | msn.com

Williams raises dividend by 6.1% to $0.475

January 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Williams Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 6.1%

January 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Williams to Report Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results Feb. 14; will host Clean Energy Expo Feb. 13 and Analyst Day event Feb. 14 in Washington D.C.

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Williams Closes Acquisition of Major Natural Gas Storage Portfolio

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/26 Dividend: 12/07/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/26/2023
Today: 2/08/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 2/14/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/25 Dividend: 3/07/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/25/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Oils/Energy
Industry: Natural gas transmission
Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Current Symbol: NYSE:WMB
CUSIP: 96945710
CIK: 107263
Web: www.williams.com
Phone: (918) 573-2000
Fax: 918-573-6714
Employees: 5,043
Year Founded: 1908

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $36.50
High Stock Price Target: $43.00
Low Stock Price Target: $31.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +7.2%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.31
Research Coverage: 13 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.23
Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.26
Forward P/E Ratio: 16.06
P/E Growth: 5.15
Net Income: $2.05 billion
Net Margins: 24.52%
Pretax Margin: 34.48%
Return on Equity: 16.90%
Return on Assets: 4.87%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.59
Current Ratio: 0.77
Quick Ratio: 0.72

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $10.97 billion
Price / Sales: 3.78
Cash Flow: $3.51 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.70
Book Value: $11.50 per share
Price / Book: 2.96

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,216,500,000
Free Float: 1,211,146,000
Market Cap: $41.41 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.04

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Key Executives

Mr. Alan S. Armstrong (Age 62)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $4.59M
Mr. John D. Porter (Age 53)
Senior VP & CFO
Comp: $1.44M
Mr. Micheal G. Dunn (Age 58)
Executive VP & COO
Comp: $2.3M
Judge Terence Lane Wilson (Age 56)
Senior VP & General Counsel
Comp: $1.33M
Mr. Chad J. Zamarin (Age 46)
Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategic Development
Comp: $1.83M
Ms. Mary A. Hausman (Age 52)
VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
Mr. Danilo Marcelo Juvane C.F.A.
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Debbie L. Pickle (Age 45)
Senior VP & Chief Human Resource Officer
Mr. Chad A. Teply (Age 51)
Senior Vice President of Transmission & Gulf of Mexico
Mr. Larry C. Larsen (Age 48)
Senior Vice President of Gathering & Processing

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Should I Buy Williams Companies Stock? WMB Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Williams Companies was last updated on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:04 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Williams Companies, Inc.:

The Williams Companies, Inc. has a strong presence in the pipeline industry, which provides a stable source of revenue.
The company has a diversified portfolio of assets, including natural gas pipelines, which positions it well to benefit from the growing demand for clean energy.
Williams Companies has a solid track record of generating consistent cash flows, which allows it to pay attractive dividends to its shareholders.
The company has been investing in infrastructure projects to expand its pipeline network, which could lead to future growth opportunities.
Williams Companies has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a strong financial position and lower risk for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Williams Companies, Inc. for these reasons:

The Williams Companies, Inc. operates in a highly regulated industry, which could lead to increased compliance costs and potential regulatory challenges.
The company's financial performance is closely tied to the price of natural gas, which can be volatile and subject to market fluctuations.
Williams Companies faces competition from other pipeline companies, which could impact its market share and profitability.
There is a risk of environmental and safety incidents associated with the operation of pipelines, which could result in reputational damage and potential legal liabilities.
The stock price of Williams Companies may be influenced by broader market conditions and investor sentiment, which could lead to price volatility.

WMB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Williams Companies stock right now?: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams Companies in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" WMB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WMB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Williams Companies' stock price target for 2024?: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Williams Companies' shares. Their WMB share price targets range from $31.00 to $43.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $36.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for WMB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have WMB shares performed in 2024?: Williams Companies' stock was trading at $34.83 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WMB stock has decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at $34.04.
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When is Williams Companies' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 14th 2024.
View our WMB earnings forecast.
How can I listen to Williams Companies' earnings call?: Williams Companies will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 14th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were Williams Companies' earnings last quarter?: The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 1st. The pipeline company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.05. The pipeline company earned $2.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.63 billion. Williams Companies had a net margin of 24.52% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.90%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 15.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.48 EPS.
How often does Williams Companies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Williams Companies?: Williams Companies declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $0.475 per share on Monday, March 25th. This represents a $1.90 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.58%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.45.
Read our dividend analysis for WMB.
Is Williams Companies a good dividend stock?: Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) pays an annual dividend of $1.79 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.22%. WMB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 8 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 80.27%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, WMB will have a dividend payout ratio of 94.21% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for WMB.

What ETFs hold Williams Companies' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) stock in their portfolio include Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX), Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP), Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI), VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC), USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund (UMI), Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RYE).
What is Alan S. Armstrong's approval rating as Williams Companies' CEO?: 206 employees have rated Williams Companies Chief Executive Officer Alan S. Armstrong on Glassdoor.com. Alan S. Armstrong has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees. 74.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Williams Companies to a friend.
What other stocks do shareholders of Williams Companies own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Williams Companies investors own include AT&T (T), Kinder Morgan (KMI), Energy Transfer (ET), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC) and NVIDIA (NVDA).
Who are Williams Companies' major shareholders?: Williams Companies' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Federated Hermes Inc. (0.77%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.71%), Raymond James & Associates (0.69%), Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (0.62%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (0.58%) and Bahl & Gaynor Inc. (0.58%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan S Armstrong, Debbie L Cowan, Scott A Hallam, Terrance Lane Wilson, Walter J Bennett and William H Spence.
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How do I buy shares of Williams Companies?: Shares of WMB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Williams Companies have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Williams Companies: Alliance Canada Marketing L.P., Alliance Canada Marketing LTD, Appalachia Midstream Services L.L.C., Aux Sable Liquid Products Inc., Aux Sable Liquid Products LP, Aux Sable Midstream LLC, Bargath LLC, Black Marlin Pipeline LLC, Blue Racer Midstream LLC, Bluebonnet Market Express LLC, Bluestem Gas Services L.L.C., Bluestem Pipeline LLC, Brazos Permian II LLC, Caiman Energy II LLC, Caiman Ohio Midstream LLC, Carbon County UCG Inc., Carbonate Trend Pipeline LLC, Cardinal Gas Services L.L.C., Cardinal Operating Company LLC, Cardinal Pipeline Company LLC, Constitution Pipeline Company LLC, DMP New York Inc., Discovery Gas Transmission LLC, Discovery Producer Services LLC, Gulfstar One LLC, Gulfstream Management & Operating Services L.L.C., Gulfstream Natural Gas System L.L.C., HB Construction Company Ltd., Inland Ports Inc., Kiowa Lateral LLC, Laurel Mountain Midstream LLC, Laurel Mountain Midstream Operating LLC, Louisiana Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Magnolia Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Marsh Resources LLC, Mid-Continent Fractionation and Storage LLC, Mockingbird Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Monarch Pipeline LLC, Nopal Gathering LLC, Northwest Pipeline LLC, Ohio Valley Midstream LLC, Oklahoma Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline LP, Parachute Pipeline LLC, Pecan Hill Water Solutions, Pennant Midstream LLC, Permian Connector LLC, Pine Needle LNG Company LLC, Pine Needle Operating Company LLC, Ponder Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Reserveco Inc., Rocky Mountain Midstream Holdings LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream JV Holdings LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream Marketing LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream Pipeline LLC, Rocky Mountain Midstream Water LLC, TWC Holdings C.V., Texas Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., The Williams Companies Foundation Inc., The Williams Companies International Holdings B.V., Three Rivers Midstream LLC, TransCardinal Company LLC, TransCarolina LNG Company LLC, Transco Exploration Company, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC, UEOM NGL Pipelines LLC, Utica East Ohio Midstream L.L.C., Utica Gas Services L.L.C., WFS - Liquids LLC, WFS Gathering Company L.L.C., Wamsutter LLC, WilPro Energy Services (El Furrial) Limited, WilPro Energy Services (Pigap II) Limited, Williams ACM Holdings ULC, Williams Acquisition Holding Company LLC, Williams Alaska Petroleum Inc., Williams Bayou Ethane Pipeline LLC, Williams Blu Operating LLC, Williams CV Holdings LLC, Williams Compression L.L.C., Williams Energy Resources LLC, Williams Energy Solutions LLC, Williams Express Inc., Williams Express LLC, Williams Field Services - Gulf Coast Company LLC, Williams Field Services Company LLC, Williams Field Services Group LLC, Williams Flexible Generation LLC, Williams Gas Processing - Gulf Coast Company LLC, Williams Global Energy (Cayman) Limited, Williams Global Holdings LLC, Williams Gulf Coast Transportation Company LLC, Williams Headquarters Building LLC, Williams Holdings and Manufacturing LLC, Williams Hutch Rail Company LLC, Williams Information Technology LLC, Williams International Company LLC, Williams International El Furrial Limited, Williams International Pigap Limited, Williams International Venezuela Limited, Williams Laurel Mountain LLC, Williams MLP Operating L.L.C., Williams Midstream Gas Services L.L.C., Williams Mobile Bay Producer Services L.L.C., Williams Ohio River Valley Corporation, Williams Ohio River Valley LLC, Williams Ohio Valley Midstream LLC, Williams Ohio Valley Pipeline LLC, Williams Oil Gathering L.L.C., Williams Olefins Feedstock Pipelines L.L.C., Williams Olefins Pipeline Holdco LLC, Williams PERK LLC, Williams Pacific Connector Gas Operator LLC, Williams Partners Operating LLC, Williams Petroleum Services LLC, Williams Pipeline Services LLC, Williams Propylene Company LLC, Williams Resource Center L.L.C., Williams Rocky Mountain Midstream Holdings LLC, Williams Rocky Mountain Midstream Operating LLC, Williams Strategic Sourcing Company, and Williams WPC - I LLC.
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This page (NYSE:WMB) was last updated on 2/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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