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NYSE:WMB

Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$32.98
+0.05 (+0.15%)
(As of 10/3/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$32.50
$32.98
50-Day Range
$32.93
$35.38
52-Week Range
$27.80
$35.46
Volume
7.95 million shs
Average Volume
6.84 million shs
Market Capitalization
$40.11 billion
P/E Ratio
15.13
Dividend Yield
5.43%
Price Target
$36.27

Williams Companies MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.38 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.0% Upside
$36.27 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.04% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.41
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.10mentions of Williams Companies in the last 14 days
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$237,369 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-6.74%
From $1.93 to $1.80 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.97 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

177th out of 244 stocks

Natural Gas Transmission Industry

13th out of 18 stocks


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About Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) Stock

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.

WMB Price History

WMB Stock News Headlines

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CBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!
Citi Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Williams Co (WMB)
[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear Missiles
CBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!
Mizuho Securities Remains a Buy on Williams Co (WMB)
Q2 2023 Williams Companies Inc Earnings Call
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WMB Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/25 Dividend
9/08/2023
Dividend Payable
9/25/2023
Today
10/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/30/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Natural gas transmission
Sub-Industry
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
CUSIP
96945710
Employees
5,043
Year Founded
1908

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$36.27
High Stock Price Forecast
$42.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$31.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+10.2%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.38
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.05 billion
Pretax Margin
31.84%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.97 billion
Cash Flow
$3.46 per share
Book Value
$11.50 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,216,420,000
Free Float
1,211,070,000
Market Cap
$40.03 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.16

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Alan S. ArmstrongMr. Alan S. Armstrong (Age 61)
    Pres, CEO & Director
  • Mr. John D. Porter (Age 53)
    Sr. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.44M
  • Mr. Micheal G. Dunn (Age 57)
    Exec. VP & COO
    Comp: $2.3M
  • Judge Terence Lane Wilson (Age 56)
    Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel
    Comp: $1.33M
  • Mr. Chad J. Zamarin (Age 46)
    Exec. VP of Corp. Strategic Devel.
    Comp: $1.83M
  • Ms. Mary A. Hausman (Age 51)
    VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
  • Mr. Danilo Marcelo Juvane C.F.A.
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Debbie L. CowanMs. Debbie L. Cowan (Age 45)
    Sr. VP & Chief Human Resource Officer
  • Mr. Chad A. Teply (Age 51)
    Sr. VP of Transmission & Gulf of Mexico
  • Mr. Larry C. Larsen (Age 48)
    Sr. VP of Gathering & Processing













WMB Stock - 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 twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 5 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 forecast for 2023?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Williams Companies' shares. Their WMB share price forecasts range from $31.00 to $42.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $36.27 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 10.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have WMB shares performed in 2023?

Williams Companies' stock was trading at $32.90 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, WMB stock has increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $32.91.
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When is Williams Companies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October 30th 2023.
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How were Williams Companies' earnings last quarter?

The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The pipeline company reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.03. The pipeline company earned $2.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.66 billion. Williams Companies had a net margin of 23.07% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.35%. The business's revenue was down .3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.40 EPS.
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How often does Williams Companies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Williams Companies?

Williams Companies announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 11th will be given a dividend of $0.4475 per share on Monday, September 25th. This represents a $1.79 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.44%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 8th.
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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 5.31%. 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 7 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 82.11%. 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 99.44% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What guidance has Williams Companies issued on next quarter's earnings?

Williams Companies updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.67-$1.92 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $1.90. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

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).

What is Williams Companies' stock symbol?

Williams Companies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WMB."

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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Williams Companies' stock price today?

One share of WMB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.91.

How much money does Williams Companies make?

Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) has a market capitalization of $40.03 billion and generates $10.97 billion in revenue each year. The pipeline company earns $2.05 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.18 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Williams Companies have?

The company employs 5,043 workers across the globe.

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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How can I contact Williams Companies?

Williams Companies' mailing address is ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, TULSA OK, 74172. The official website for the company is www.williams.com. The pipeline company can be reached via phone at (918) 573-2000, via email at investorrelations@williams.com, or via fax at 918-573-6714.

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