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Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$58.75 +0.21 (+0.36%)
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Williams Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
8

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Williams Companies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for WMB.

Consensus Price Target

$60.50
2.98% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Williams Companies, the average price target is $60.50. The highest price target for WMB is $70.00, while the lowest price target for WMB is $53.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.98% from the current price of $58.75.
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WMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/20/24 to 5/20/25
1 Month Ago
4/20/24 to 4/20/25
3 Months Ago
2/20/24 to 2/19/25
1 Year Ago
5/21/23 to 5/20/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$60.50$57.77$53.29$39.73
Forecasted Upside2.98% Upside-1.23% Downside-8.53% Downside-4.16% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Hold

WMB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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WMB Price Targets by Month

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Williams Companies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWilliams CompaniesEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.57
2.69
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.98% Upside865.18% Upside13.03% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/16/2025Royal Bank of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Elvira Scotto
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$63.00 ➝ $63.00+7.57%
5/7/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Praneeth Satish
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$63.00 ➝ $64.00+9.36%
3/25/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Robert Kad
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$58.00 ➝ $70.00+14.50%
3/21/2025Barclays
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Christine Cho
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$56.00 ➝ $58.00-2.48%
3/6/2025Scotiabank
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T. Richardson
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$51.00 ➝ $53.00-3.00%
3/4/2025CIBC
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Robert Catellier
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$56.00 ➝ $57.00+0.17%
2/25/2025Citigroup
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Spiro Dounis
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $65.00+13.49%
2/14/2025Truist Financial
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Neal Dingmann
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$56.00 ➝ $60.00+4.40%
11/26/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $55.00-5.50%
11/15/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $70.00+25.13%
11/4/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$47.00 ➝ $56.00+8.63%
10/17/2024Bank of America
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$55.00+7.09%
7/30/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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S. Sibal
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/20/2024Argus
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W. Selesky
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
5/8/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $43.00+10.20%
4/29/2024US Capital Advisors
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J. Carreker
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Hold
4/18/2024Wolfe Research
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 Reiterated RatingPeer Perform ➝ Underperform$34.00-9.77%
8/4/2023TD Securities
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 Lower TargetBuy$39.00 ➝ $38.00+8.57%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, May 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Williams Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Williams Companies
Bull Case

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

  • The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.60, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance.
  • The current stock price is around $60.50, reflecting a positive outlook from analysts who have rated the stock with a consensus of "Moderate Buy."
  • The Williams Companies, Inc. has a solid revenue growth of 10% compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing its ability to expand its business.
  • The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.00, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • With a return on equity of 15.85%, the company demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to potential investors.

Williams Companies
Bear Case

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

  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 106.95%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
  • Despite positive growth, the stock has a relatively high target price set by analysts, which may suggest that it is currently overvalued.
  • Market volatility and fluctuations in energy prices can impact the company's revenue and profitability, posing risks for investors.
  • There are several analysts with a "hold" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance, which may deter some investors.
  • The competitive landscape in the energy sector can affect The Williams Companies, Inc.'s market position and growth potential.

WMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Williams Companies is $60.50, with a high forecast of $70.00 and a low forecast of $53.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams Companies in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WMB shares.

According to analysts, Williams Companies's stock has a predicted upside of 2.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Williams Companies has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, CIBC, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Williams Companies less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Williams Companies is 2.57 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how WMB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:WMB) was last updated on 5/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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