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WMB·The Williams Companies, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$75.67
Open
$74.48
Market Cap
96.46B
52W High
$80.08
Low
$74.00
P. Close
$74.77
P/E
34.55
52W Low
$55.82
Fwd P/E
149.91
DailyIQ Est.
$86.49
Technical Score (1D)
68
BUY
News Sentiment
76
BULLISH
Williams secured a $5.34 billion investment from a Blackstone‑led consortium, giving the group a 49% non‑controlling stake while Williams retains 51% control and receiving $900 million in cash plus $4.4 billion for growth capex on five AI‑center power projects. The capital infusion is aimed at meeting rising AI‑driven data‑center electricity demand, positioning Williams to capture a growing clean‑energy niche and potentially boost its earnings profile over the next few weeks. Williams will report its Q2 2026 financial results on Aug. 3, with an earnings call and webcast scheduled for Aug. 4, giving investors a window to assess how the new capital and pipeline initiatives translate into quarterly performance. Morgan Stanley has maintained an Overweight rating on Williams and raised its price target to $99, citing confidence in the company’s pipeline and operational performance, which may reinforce a bullish stance for traders in the short term. In parallel, Williams is in advanced talks to acquire Momentum Midstream for roughly $5.5 billion, a deal that would add 4,000 miles of pipeline and access to 10 LNG facilities, potentially expanding its Gulf‑Coast export capacity. The board expansion to twelve members, including energy veterans Robb E. Turner and Lloyd W. “Billy” Helms, Jr., signals a strategic focus on pipeline expansion and capital allocation, which could influence future infrastructure investments. The combination of the Blackstone investment and the Momentum Midstream talks underscores Williams’ dual strategy of scaling renewable‑energy projects while deepening its natural‑gas transport footprint, a mix that could affect its cost structure and revenue mix in the coming months. Traders should monitor the progress of the five AI‑center power projects, the timing of the Q2 earnings release, and any updates on the Momentum Midstream acquisition, as these factors will likely drive Williams’ near‑term valuation dynamics. Additionally, any regulatory developments affecting natural‑gas pipelines or renewable‑energy incentives could materially alter Williams’ outlook, so staying alert to policy announcements is prudent.
Earnings Summary
Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) is a U.S.-focused energy infrastructure firm that transports and processes natural gas across a 33,000‑mile pipeline network, serving utilities and power generators. Operating in the oil & gas midstream sector, the company’s integrated model spans natural gas transmission, gathering, processing, and NGL marketing, positioning it as a key player in the national supply chain. In the most recent quarters, WMB posted a Q4 2024 EPS of $0.47 versus an estimate of $0.45144, and revenue of $2.743 billion, a modest increase from the prior year’s comparable period. The company then delivered a Q1 2025 EPS of $0.60 against an estimate of $0.55325, with revenue rising to $3.048 billion, a 10.8% YoY lift; however, Q2 2025 EPS fell to $0.46 below the $0.48929 estimate and revenue dipped to $2.781 billion, a 8.7% decline from Q1 2025, while Q3 2025 EPS of $0.49 missed the $0.51734 estimate and revenue rebounded to $2.923 billion, a 5.1% rise from Q2 2025; the most recent Q1 2026 EPS of $0.73 beat the $0.6292 estimate and revenue of $3.03 billion was slightly lower than the $3.072 billion estimate. Historically, the firm has alternated between EPS beats and misses over the past five quarters, with revenue generally trending upward in Q1 periods but fluctuating in mid‑year quarters, indicating a pattern of seasonal demand sensitivity. Recent news highlights Barclays’ upward revision of WMB’s price target to $75 and a forecast of lower Q2 earnings as winter‑weather‑driven demand recedes, underscoring the company’s exposure to commodity price swings and weather‑related revenue volatility. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release, particularly guidance on revenue and EPS relative to the $2.825 billion estimate, as well as any updates on capital allocation and weather‑risk management, to gauge the company’s near‑term earnings trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.41$0.50$0.59$0.68$0.77Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.50 - -
Q1'26$0.63$0.73+16.0%
Q3'25$0.52$0.49-5.3%
Q2'25$0.49$0.46-6.0%
Q1'25$0.55$0.60+8.5%
Q4'24$0.45$0.47+4.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.7B$2.8B$3.0B$3.1B$3.2BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.8B - -
Q1'26$3.2B$3.0B-4.5%
Q3'25 - $2.9B -
Q2'25 - $2.8B -
Q1'25 - $3.0B -
Q4'24 - $2.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

WMB Stock Snapshot

WMB is currently trading at $75.64, giving The Williams Companies, Inc. a market cap of 96.46B and a P/E ratio of 34.5. Today's range spans $74.00–$75.67, with shares opening at $74.48 and moving up $0.87 (1.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 68/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 76/100.

Over the past year WMB has traded between $55.82 and $80.08 - the current price is +35.5% off the 52-week low and -5.5% from the high. 30 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $83.64 (range $67.00–$98.00), implying upside of +10.6%.

The Energy sector has plenty of names, but WMB is one of the few right now where technical and sentiment data are both bullish. Score: 68/100 (BUY). Sentiment: bullish (76/100). Price: $75.64 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 34.5. With 96.46B in market cap, this is the scale where fundamental thesis and technical setup reinforce rather than compete with each other. Annual range: $55.82–$80.08.

The combination of a BUY signal (68/100) and bullish news sentiment (76/100) puts WMB on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 96.46B in Energy market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $75.64 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $55.82–$80.08 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.