Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$59.05 -0.56 (-0.94%)

Closing price 04/25/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$59.30 +0.24 (+0.41%)

As of 04/25/2025 07:41 PM 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 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
9

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for WMB.

Consensus Price Target

$57.77
-2.17% Downside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Williams Companies, the average price target is $57.77. The highest price target for WMB is $70.00, while the lowest price target for WMB is $43.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.17% from the current price of $59.05.

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WMB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/26/24 to 4/26/25	1 Month Ago 3/27/24 to 3/27/25	3 Months Ago 1/27/24 to 1/26/25	1 Year Ago 4/27/23 to 4/26/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$57.77	$56.07	$53.00	$39.22
Forecasted Upside	-2.17% Downside	-5.74% Downside	-11.14% Downside	-0.10% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	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	2.56	2.69	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-2.17% Downside	843.22% Upside	21.41% 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
3/25/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	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 3 of 5 stars	Christine Cho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$56.00 ➝ $58.00	-2.48%
3/6/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	T. Richardson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$51.00 ➝ $53.00	-3.00%
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%
3/4/2025	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	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$62.00 ➝ $63.00	+11.61%
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%
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%
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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
6/4/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$38.00 ➝ $46.00	+12.25%
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
4/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Peer Perform ➝ Underperform	$34.00	-9.77%
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 Wednesday, April 23, 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 $56, which reflects a stable position within its one-year trading range of $37.69 to $61.67, indicating potential for growth.
The company has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share, representing a solid annualized dividend yield of approximately 3.42%, which can provide a reliable income stream for investors.
With a return on equity of 15.85%, The Williams Companies, Inc. demonstrates effective management and profitability, suggesting that the company is generating good returns on shareholders' investments.
The firm has a net margin of 21.17%, indicating strong profitability relative to its revenue, which can be attractive for investors looking for financially healthy companies.
Analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of 2.08 for the current year, suggesting potential growth in profitability, which could lead to an increase in stock value.

Williams Companies
Bear Case

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

The company's payout ratio is currently at 109.29%, which means it is paying out more in dividends than it earns, raising concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments.
With a beta of 0.87, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential high returns during bullish market conditions, making it less appealing for aggressive investors.
The current ratio of 0.50 and quick ratio of 0.45 indicate potential liquidity issues, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance among its executives.
The company operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties and potential operational challenges that may affect profitability and stock performance.

WMB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Williams Companies is $57.77, with a high forecast of $70.00 and a low forecast of $43.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Williams Companies in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WMB shares.
: According to analysts, Williams Companies's stock has a predicted downside of -2.17% 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 Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Williams Companies less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Williams Companies is 2.56 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how WMB compares to other companies.

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Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast & Price Target