Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$70.71 -0.97 (-1.35%)

As of 08/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

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Williams Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
18

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Williams Companies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for WMB.

Consensus Price Target

$85.60
21.06% Upside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Williams Companies, the average price target is $85.60. The highest price target for WMB is $103.00, while the lowest price target for WMB is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.06% from the current price of $70.71.

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.

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WMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/23/25 to 8/23/26	1 Month Ago 7/24/25 to 7/24/26	3 Months Ago 5/25/25 to 5/25/26	1 Year Ago 8/23/24 to 8/23/25
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	4 Strong Buy rating(s)	4 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$85.60	$83.56	$81.00	$62.86
Forecasted Upside	21.06% Upside	12.99% Upside	3.31% Upside	10.30% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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.

WMB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Williams Companies Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Williams Companies	Energy Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	3.05	2.42	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.06% Upside	32.98% Upside	12.34% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WMB News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/18/2026	Morgan Stanley 4 of 5 stars	Robert Kad 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$99.00 ➝ $103.00	+37.34%
8/12/2026	Truist Financial 3 of 5 stars	Gabe Daoud Not Rated	Boost Target	Buy	$84.00 ➝ $88.00	+19.45%
8/10/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Elvira Scotto 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	$83.00 ➝ $87.00	+22.19%
8/5/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Praneeth Satish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$89.00 ➝ $90.00	+25.47%
7/14/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Manav Gupta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
7/14/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Mackay Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$82.00	+10.12%
7/8/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Theresa Chen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$73.00 ➝ $75.00	-0.16%
7/1/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeremy Tonet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$88.00 ➝ $89.00	+22.54%
7/1/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$87.00 ➝ $85.00	+14.27%
6/24/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B)
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5/26/2026	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Catellier Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperformer	$83.00 ➝ $85.00	+10.58%
5/12/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Bingham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $86.00	+15.31%
5/8/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Spiro Dounis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$81.00 ➝ $83.00	+15.44%
5/7/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Gabelman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$81.00 ➝ $87.00	+17.80%
5/6/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Selman Akyol Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$78.00 ➝ $83.00	+12.63%
4/21/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/4/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
12/1/2025	Tudor Pickering Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/5/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ameet Thakkar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$72.00 ➝ $70.00	+23.92%
10/27/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/14/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bill Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$66.00	+14.11%
10/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$55.00	+7.09%

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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 Friday, August 14, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Williams Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Williams Companies
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $80, which reflects a strong performance in the market and indicates investor confidence.
The company has consistently reported earnings per share (EPS) that meet or exceed analysts' expectations, showcasing its financial stability and operational efficiency.
With a net margin of over 25%, The Williams Companies, Inc. demonstrates effective cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
The recent quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share, yielding approximately 3.0%, provides a steady income stream for shareholders, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for the stock, with a target price suggesting potential upside, indicating positive market sentiment and growth prospects.

Williams Companies
Bear Case

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

The company's revenue has shown a slight decline compared to the previous year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory and market competitiveness.
With a high payout ratio of over 90%, there may be limited room for future dividend increases, which could affect income-focused investors looking for growth in dividends.
Recent insider selling by the CFO could signal potential concerns about the company's future performance or management's confidence in the stock.
Despite a strong performance, the stock's price target adjustments by analysts suggest that there may be volatility ahead, which could deter risk-averse investors.
The company operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties and potential operational challenges that may impact profitability.

WMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Williams Companies is $85.60, with a high forecast of $103.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams Companies in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" WMB shares.

According to analysts, Williams Companies's stock has a predicted upside of 21.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Williams Companies has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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

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Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Williams Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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WMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

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Williams Companies Stock vs. The Competition

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Bull Case

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Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Williams Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

WMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

WMB Analyst Recommendations By Month

WMB Price Targets by Month

Williams Companies Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Williams Companies Bull Case

Williams Companies Bear Case

WMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies' forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell Williams Companies stock right now?

Does Williams Companies's stock price have much upside?

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