Williams CompaniesWMB
WMB
About: Williams Companies is a midstream energy company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering, processing, and storage assets. In August 2018, the firm acquired the remaining 26% ownership of its limited partner, Williams Partners.
Employees: 5,601
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
71% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 180 | Existing positions closed: 105
36% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 44 [Q4 2024] → 60 (+16) [Q1 2025]
30% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $790M | Put options by funds: $607M
11% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $56.8B [Q4 2024] → $63B (+$6.13B) [Q1 2025]
11% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 608 | Existing positions reduced: 550
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,490 [Q4 2024] → 1,536 (+46) [Q1 2025]
0.22% more ownership
Funds ownership: 86.12% [Q4 2024] → 86.34% (+0.22%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$58
3%
downside
Avg. target
$63
6%
upside
High target
$70
17%
upside
5 analyst ratings
3 positive
60%
2 neutral
40%
0 negative
0%
Scotiabank Brandon Bingham | 1%downside $59 | Sector Perform Maintained | 5 Jun 2025 |
Wells Fargo Praneeth Satish | 12%upside $67 | Overweight Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
RBC Capital Elvira Scotto | 5%upside $63 | Outperform Reiterated | 16 May 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Robert Kad | 17%upside $70 | Overweight Maintained | 25 Mar 2025 |
Barclays Christine Cho | 3%downside $58 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 21 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 10 articles about WMB published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Fortress Income: 7-11% Yields To Make Money While You Sleep
Buying right and holding tight can be a winning investment strategy over in-vogue short-term strategies. EPD has strong fee-based earnings, strong balance sheet, and growth projects coming online, offering a 6.8% yield and potential for double-digit total returns. CSWC excels in the lower middle market with an internally managed structure, low expenses, and an 11% yield, supporting regular and special dividends.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
I Prefer Suncor Energy Over Williams Companies Amid OPEC+ Production Increase
Recent OPEC+ decision to increase production could further pressure oil prices. SU and WMB would feel the pressure to different degrees due to differences in their business models. However, I believe the market overestimated the potential impact of lower oil prices on SU.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
The Williams Companies (WMB) Up 4.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
The Williams Companies (WMB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Williams CEO on Northeast U.S. natural gas supply enhancement and job growth
Alan Armstrong, Williams CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss natural gas, and the newly revived pipeline projects in the Northeast U.S.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Williams Seeks to Resurrect Canceled Key Gas Pipeline Projects
WMB asks the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reinstate a necessary permit to restart its NESE pipeline project.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
ET vs. WMB: Which Oil & Gas Midstream Stock is a Smarter Buy?
Energy Transfer and The Williams Companies are efficiently providing midstream services to their customers. Both companies benefit from increasing natural gas demand, particularly from LNG exports.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Data Center & Natural Gas Link Grows: Will WMB, ENB, KMI Stocks Gain?
WMB, ENB and KMI aim to tap rising AI data center energy needs as natural gas demand drives major infrastructure investments and growth prospects.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Buy 9 Barron's Better Bets (Than T-Bills) From 16 'Safer' May Dividend Dogs
Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” —Barron's Weekly. Interviewed by Barron's, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi-Wealth, noted that growing dividends are tangible benefits for shareholders and hallmarks of companies with strong balance sheets. “Nobody can fake a dividend,” he said.
Positive
CNBC Television
3 weeks ago
Williams CEO: Data centers, AI are accelerating power needs like we've never seen
Alan Armstrong, Williams CEO, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss why natural gas has been pressured, expectations for demand in the coming months, and more.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Antidote To Uncertainty: 2 Excellent Dividends Built For The Long Haul
Enterprise Products Partners offers resilient, fee-based cash flows, a strong balance sheet, and a well-covered 6.6% yield at a reasonable valuation. VICI Properties owns iconic gaming and hospitality assets with triple-net leases, and delivers a well-covered 5.5% yield with strong dividend growth. Both EPD and VICI have demonstrated operational strength and growth even during economic uncertainty, making them reliable sources of income.
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