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Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$45.53
+0.50 (+1.11%)
(As of 02:53 PM ET)
Today's Range
$45.11
$45.64
50-Day Range
$41.24
$45.77
52-Week Range
$32.49
$45.81
Volume
1.78 million shs
Average Volume
6.33 million shs
Market Capitalization
$55.49 billion
P/E Ratio
19.13
Dividend Yield
4.17%
Price Target
$42.83

Williams Companies MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.6% Downside
$42.83 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.75% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.22
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.26mentions of Williams Companies in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.25%
From $1.93 to $2.07 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.

3.59 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

101st out of 239 stocks

Natural Gas Transmission Industry

6th out of 18 stocks

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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 natural gas pipelines; Transco, Northwest pipeline, MountainWest, and related natural gas storage facilities; and natural gas gathering and processing, and crude oil production handling and transportation assets in the Gulf Coast region. 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 consists of 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, the Mid-Continent region that includes the Anadarko and Permian basins, and the DJ Basin of Colorado; 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; asset management services; and transports and markets NGLs. The company owns and operates 33,000 miles of pipelines. The Williams Companies, Inc. was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

WMB Stock Price History

WMB Stock News Headlines

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Prepare for a Recession Unlike Any Other
Dave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.
WMB Aug 2024 49.000 call
Williams Co (WMB) Receives a Hold from Morgan Stanley
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/24 Dividend
6/07/2024
Dividend Payable
6/24/2024
Last Earnings
8/05/2024
Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend
9/13/2024
Today
9/16/2024
Dividend Payable
9/30/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/06/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Natural gas transmission
Sub-Industry
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
CUSIP
96945710
Employees
5,601
Year Founded
1908

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$42.83
High Stock Price Target
$48.00
Low Stock Price Target
$34.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-5.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.18 billion
Pretax Margin
36.54%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.91 billion
Cash Flow
$3.71 per share
Book Value
$12.21 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,218,750,000
Free Float
1,213,391,000
Market Cap
$55.29 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.05

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Alan S. ArmstrongMr. Alan S. Armstrong (Age 62)
    President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $4.1M
  • Mr. John D. Porter (Age 53)
    Senior VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.25M
  • Mr. Micheal G. Dunn (Age 58)
    Executive VP & COO
    Comp: $1.91M
  • Judge Terence Lane Wilson (Age 56)
    Senior VP & General Counsel
    Comp: $1.15M
  • Mr. Chad J. Zamarin (Age 46)
    Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategic Development
    Comp: $1.52M
  • 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. PickleMs. 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. Eric J. Ormond (Age 37)
    Senior Vice President of Project Execution

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

Pros

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

  • The Williams Companies, Inc. has a consistent dividend payout ratio of 79.83%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Recent analyst ratings have shown a mix of hold and buy ratings, indicating potential stability and growth prospects for the company.
  • The company's return on equity of 16.17% showcases strong financial performance and efficient use of shareholder equity.
  • The stock has a 52-week high of $45.81, indicating potential for capital appreciation for investors.
  • The Williams Companies, Inc. reported earnings per share of $0.43 for the last quarter, beating analyst estimates by $0.05, demonstrating strong financial performance.

Cons

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

  • Despite recent positive analyst ratings, there is still a sell rating on the stock, indicating some uncertainty in the market.
  • The company's P/E ratio of 18.59 and P/E/G ratio of 6.11 suggest that the stock may be overvalued compared to its growth prospects.
  • Williams Companies has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, which may raise concerns about the company's financial leverage and ability to manage debt.
  • The stock is currently trading at $44.25, slightly below its 52-week high, potentially limiting immediate upside for investors.
  • Revenue for the company was down 5.9% on a year-over-year basis, indicating a potential slowdown in business growth.
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 Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Williams Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

WMB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WMB shares performed this year?

Williams Companies' stock was trading at $34.83 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WMB shares have increased by 30.3% and is now trading at $45.39.
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How were Williams Companies' earnings last quarter?

The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) issued its earnings results on Monday, August, 5th. The pipeline company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.05. The firm's revenue was down 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Does Williams Companies have any subsidiaries?

Williams Companies subsidiaries include 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, and others.

Who are Williams Companies' major shareholders?

Williams Companies' top institutional shareholders include Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.59%), Tortoise Capital Advisors L.L.C. (1.04%), Legal & General Group Plc (1.03%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.84%). Insiders that own company stock include Scott A Hallam, Terrance Lane Wilson, Debbie L Cowan, Debbie L Pickle, William H Spence, Alan S Armstrong and Walter J Bennett.
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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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What other stocks do shareholders of Williams Companies own?

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

This page (NYSE:WMB) was last updated on 9/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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