Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$58.46 -0.68 (-1.14%)

Closing price 07/3/2025 03:53 PM Eastern

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$58.44 -0.02 (-0.03%)

As of 06:19 AM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
7

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, 7 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for WMB.

Consensus Price Target

$61.25
4.76% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Williams Companies, the average price target is $61.25. The highest price target for WMB is $70.00, while the lowest price target for WMB is $55.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.76% from the current price of $58.47.

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WMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/7/24 to 7/7/25	1 Month Ago 6/7/24 to 6/7/25	3 Months Ago 4/8/24 to 4/8/25	1 Year Ago 7/8/23 to 7/7/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$61.25	$61.25	$56.07	$41.42
Forecasted Upside	4.76% Upside	1.14% Upside	3.34% Upside	-2.50% 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.

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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.76% Upside	60.65% Upside	9.83% 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 Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/13/2025	Wolfe Research 4 of 5 stars	Keith Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
6/5/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	T. Richardson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$52.00 ➝ $59.00	-2.84%
5/28/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Praneeth Satish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$64.00 ➝ $67.00	+11.05%
5/16/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Elvira Scotto Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$63.00 ➝ $63.00	+7.57%
3/25/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Kad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$58.00 ➝ $70.00	+14.50%
3/21/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christine Cho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$56.00 ➝ $58.00	-2.48%
3/4/2025	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Catellier Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$56.00 ➝ $57.00	+0.17%
2/25/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Spiro Dounis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$63.00 ➝ $65.00	+13.49%
2/14/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Neal Dingmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$56.00 ➝ $60.00	+4.40%
11/26/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$45.00 ➝ $55.00	-5.50%
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11/15/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$55.00 ➝ $70.00	+25.13%
11/4/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$47.00 ➝ $56.00	+8.63%
10/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$55.00	+7.09%
7/30/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Sibal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/20/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
5/8/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $43.00	+10.20%
4/29/2024	US Capital Advisors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Carreker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Hold
8/4/2023	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$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 Friday, July 4, 2025. 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 $58.81, which reflects a strong market capitalization of approximately $71.71 billion, indicating a solid position in the energy infrastructure sector.
The company reported a net margin of over 21%, showcasing its ability to generate profit relative to its revenue, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
Recent earnings exceeded analysts' expectations, with reported earnings per share of $0.60, suggesting strong operational performance and potential for future growth.
The Williams Companies, Inc. has a consistent dividend payout, recently announcing a quarterly dividend of $0.50, which translates to an annualized yield of about 3.42%, appealing to income-focused investors.
Analysts have set a consensus price target of $61.25, with several firms issuing buy ratings, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

Williams Companies
Bear Case

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

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, which may indicate higher financial risk, as it relies significantly on debt to finance its operations.
Despite recent earnings growth, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 31.52, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting upside for new investors.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year high of $63.45 and a low of $40.41, indicating that it may be subject to significant price fluctuations.
The current quick ratio of 0.36 suggests that the company may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
With a dividend payout ratio exceeding 100%, there are concerns about the sustainability of the dividend, as it indicates that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns.

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 $61.25, with a high forecast of $70.00 and a low forecast of $55.00.
: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams Companies in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 7 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 4.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Williams Companies's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Williams Companies has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Williams Companies less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Williams Companies is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how WMB compares to other companies.

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Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target