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This represents an increase of 22% compared to the typical volume of 11,855 put options.March 25 at 1:52 PM | marketbeat.comWilliams Companies (NYSE:WMB) Hits New 52-Week High Following Analyst UpgradeWilliams Companies (NYSE:WMB) Hits New 52-Week High Following Analyst UpgradeMarch 25 at 12:46 PM | marketbeat.comPrudential Financial Inc. Raises Stock Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Prudential Financial Inc. grew its stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 25.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,763,277 shares of the pipeline company's stock after purchasMarch 25 at 7:23 AM | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Grows Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 0.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 130,356,165 shares of the pipeline company's stock aMarch 25 at 5:36 AM | marketbeat.comThe Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Position Lessened by LPL Financial LLCLPL Financial LLC lowered its position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 13.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,138,410 shares of the pipeline compMarch 25 at 4:56 AM | marketbeat.comWorried About the Stock Market's Recent Turbulence? 3 Top Stocks to Buy for Very Visible Future Growth.March 24 at 11:05 AM | fool.comDel Sette Capital Management LLC Cuts Stock Position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Del Sette Capital Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 21.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 40,8March 24 at 6:19 AM | marketbeat.comKLP Kapitalforvaltning AS Makes New Investment in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS purchased a new position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 466,510 shares of the pipeline company's stock, vaMarch 24 at 5:50 AM | marketbeat.comMizuho Securities USA LLC Buys 36,494 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Mizuho Securities USA LLC grew its stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 46.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 115,535 shares of the pipeline company's stock after purcMarch 24 at 5:25 AM | marketbeat.comSei Investments Co. Lowers Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Sei Investments Co. lowered its position in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 2.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,103,660 shares of the pipeline company's sMarch 24 at 5:10 AM | marketbeat.com38,099 Shares in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Acquired by Quantbot Technologies LPQuantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 38,099 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $2,062,000. OtheMarch 24 at 4:51 AM | marketbeat.comSummit Global Investments Invests $731,000 in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Summit Global Investments bought a new stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 13,501 shares of the pipeline company's stoMarch 24 at 4:49 AM | marketbeat.comWilliams Companies (NYSE:WMB) Price Target Raised to $58.00March 24 at 1:23 AM | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Sells 674,596 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)American Century Companies Inc. trimmed its stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 11.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,482,482 shares of the pipelineMarch 23 at 6:33 AM | marketbeat.comThe Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Stock Position Lessened by Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc.Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 18.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 365,350 shares of the pipeline company's stock afMarch 23 at 6:07 AM | marketbeat.comSciencast Management LP Purchases Shares of 38,327 The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Sciencast Management LP bought a new stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 38,327 shares of the pipeline comMarch 23 at 6:00 AM | marketbeat.com9,484 Shares in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Acquired by ZEGA Investments LLCZEGA Investments LLC acquired a new stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 9,484 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximMarch 23 at 6:00 AM | marketbeat.comThe Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Stock Holdings Lowered by TD Private Client Wealth LLCTD Private Client Wealth LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 33.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 44,930 shares of the pipeline company's stock after selliMarch 23 at 5:40 AM | marketbeat.comiA Global Asset Management Inc. Has $2.57 Million Stock Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)iA Global Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 49.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 47,479 shares of the pipeline company's stockMarch 23 at 5:05 AM | marketbeat.comTeacher Retirement System of Texas Buys 149,119 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Teacher Retirement System of Texas grew its stake in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 127.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 265,747 shares of the pipeline company's stock after acquiring aMarch 23 at 4:57 AM | marketbeat.comRoyal London Asset Management Ltd. Purchases 14,307 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Royal London Asset Management Ltd. lifted its position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 7.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 209,344 shares of thMarch 23 at 4:33 AM | marketbeat.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Buys 86,227 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its stake in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 78.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 196,459 shares of the pipeline company's stoMarch 23 at 4:11 AM | marketbeat.comBarclays Issues Positive Forecast for Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) Stock PriceBarclays upped their price objective on shares of Williams Companies from $56.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Friday.March 22 at 2:46 PM | marketbeat.comHarvest Fund Management Co. Ltd Boosts Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 152.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,142 shares of the pipeline compaMarch 22 at 5:02 AM | marketbeat.comVinva Investment Management Ltd Acquires Shares of 14,686 The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Vinva Investment Management Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 14,686 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $795March 22 at 5:02 AM | marketbeat.comWilliams price target raised to $58 from $56 at BarclaysMarch 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.com4WMB : 8 Analysts Assess Williams Companies: What You Need To KnowMarch 21, 2025 | benzinga.comBarclays Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Williams Co (WMB)March 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comHUB Investment Partners LLC Decreases Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)HUB Investment Partners LLC reduced its holdings in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 5.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 118,786 shares of the pipeline company's sMarch 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comViawealth LLC Sells 6,493 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Viawealth LLC lessened its holdings in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 27.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,520 shares of the pipeline company's stock aftMarch 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comCommonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS Sells 8,844 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS decreased its holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 0.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,025,492 shares of tMarch 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) is Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc.'s 8th Largest PositionWilkins Investment Counsel Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 10.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 380,600 shares of the pipeline comMarch 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Shares Sold by GS Investments Inc.GS Investments Inc. decreased its holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 5.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 86,080 shares of the pipeline company's stock after selling 4,90March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.com4,928 Shares in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Acquired by Brooklyn FI LLCBrooklyn FI LLC bought a new stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 4,928 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $266,000. SeveMarch 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Energy Stocks: Williams Co (WMB), Epsilon Energy (EPSN) and Talos Energy (TALO)March 20, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Financial Bankshares Inc Cuts Stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)First Financial Bankshares Inc cut its stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 3.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,522,384 shares of the pipeline company's stock afterMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comGenerali Investments Management Co LLC Takes $1.01 Million Position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Generali Investments Management Co LLC bought a new position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 18,699 shareMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comMaryland State Retirement & Pension System Sells 28,155 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Maryland State Retirement & Pension System reduced its position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 2.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,070,511 shares of the pipelMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.com108,611 Shares in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Purchased by Generali Asset Management SPA SGRGenerali Asset Management SPA SGR acquired a new position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 108,611 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approxiMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comAdvisors Asset Management Inc. Sells 21,142 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Advisors Asset Management Inc. decreased its holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 15.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 116,815 shares of the pipeline company'sMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comHorizon Investments LLC Sells 9,929 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Horizon Investments LLC cut its position in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 13.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 65,366 shares of the pipeline company's stock afMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comAxxcess Wealth Management LLC Sells 14,230 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Axxcess Wealth Management LLC lessened its stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 22.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 48,462 shares of theMarch 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comCibc World Markets Corp Has $10.41 Million Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Cibc World Markets Corp grew its holdings in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 16.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 192,351 shares of the pipelMarch 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Shares Sold by Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc.Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. cut its stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 13.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 75,590 shares of the pipeline company's stock after sellingMarch 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comWill The Williams Companies (WMB) Benefit from Growing Demand For Natural Gas?March 18, 2025 | msn.comHorizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC Reduces Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC cut its position in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 2.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 172,890 shares of the piMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comNikko Asset Management Americas Inc. Sells 8,291 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. reduced its position in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 42.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 11,470 sharesMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comGLOBALT Investments LLC GA Purchases New Holdings in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)GLOBALT Investments LLC GA purchased a new stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 4,992 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $March 18, 2025 | marketbeat.com4,845 Shares in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Bought by GWN Securities Inc.GWN Securities Inc. purchased a new position in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 4,845 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approxiMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comGlenview Trust co Buys 6,788 Shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)Glenview Trust co grew its stake in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB - Free Report) by 150.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,288 shares of the pipeline company's stock after acquiring an addMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.com Remove Ads Get Williams Companies News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WMB and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WMB Media Mentions By Week WMB Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. 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