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WMB·The Williams Companies, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$74.74
Open
$74.60
Market Cap
89.74B
52W High
$80.08
Low
$72.76
P. Close
$74.16
P/E
32.14
52W Low
$55.82
Fwd P/E
149.21
DailyIQ Est.
$86.54
Technical Score (1D)
45
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
Williams Companies (WMB) has recently entered a bullish technical phase, with a 7/10 Technical Rating confirming an uptrend and an 8/10 Setup Rating indicating tight consolidation, suggesting a high‑probability entry zone for traders. This technical momentum follows a $5.34 billion investment from a Blackstone‑led consortium that will fund five AI‑center power projects, giving the company a $900 million cash infusion and $4.4 billion for growth capex. The capital injection also bolsters WMB’s balance sheet, potentially reducing debt and improving its ability to pursue additional pipeline or renewable projects over the next 10 trading days. Meanwhile, Williams has scheduled its second‑quarter 2026 financial results for Aug. 3, with an earnings call on Aug. 4, providing a clear window for the market to assess the impact of the Blackstone deal and the technical breakout on earnings guidance. Morgan Stanley has maintained an Overweight rating and raised its price target to $99, citing confidence in the pipeline and operational performance, which reinforces the positive sentiment surrounding the recent developments. The combination of a bullish technical setup and a substantial capital partnership positions WMB to accelerate its Power Innovation portfolio, potentially increasing its renewable‑energy exposure and aligning with broader market trends toward clean power. Traders should also keep an eye on the ongoing talks to acquire Momentum Midstream, as a successful transaction could further expand WMB’s pipeline network and revenue base, adding another layer of upside potential. In the short term, the key uncertainty remains whether the technical breakout will hold and whether the Blackstone‑led projects will meet their expected timelines, both of which could influence the company’s near‑term earnings and capital allocation decisions. Overall, the recent developments suggest a positive trajectory for WMB over the next 1–10 trading days, but investors should monitor breakout confirmation, project execution, earnings guidance, and any updates on the Momentum Midstream acquisition to fully gauge the company’s upside.
Earnings Summary
Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) is a U.S.-focused energy infrastructure firm that transports and processes natural gas through a 33,000‑mile pipeline network, operating in transmission, gathering, processing, and NGL marketing segments. In the oil & gas midstream sector, Williams delivers integrated services from source to end‑users such as utilities and power generators. Over the last two fiscal quarters, the company posted revenue of $3.03 billion in Q1 2026 and $2.82 billion in Q2 2026 (actuals not yet released), compared with $2.92 billion in Q3 2025 and $2.74 billion in Q4 2024, indicating a modest revenue decline in the most recent period. EPS rose from $0.47 in Q4 2024 to $0.60 in Q1 2025, fell to $0.46 in Q2 2025, rebounded to $0.49 in Q3 2025, and surged to $0.73 in Q1 2026, reflecting volatility but an overall upward trend; the firm beat analyst estimates in three of the five quarters reported, missing in Q2 and Q3 2025. Historically, Williams has shown a YoY revenue growth pattern that accelerated in 2025 before decelerating in 2026, while EPS has alternated between beats and misses, suggesting earnings sensitivity to operating conditions. Recent news highlights a $5.34 billion investment from a Blackstone‑led consortium that will fund AI‑center power projects, a move that could enhance cash flow and support future capex; the company is also in advanced talks to acquire Momentum Midstream for roughly $5.5 billion, which would expand its pipeline footprint and LNG access. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release to assess the impact of the capital infusion on cash generation and capex plans, monitor the progress of the Momentum Midstream deal, and observe whether the technical breakout signals a sustained uptrend.

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 $73.37, giving The Williams Companies, Inc. a market cap of 89.74B and a P/E ratio of 32.1. Today's range spans $72.76–$74.74, with shares opening at $74.60 and moving down $0.79 (1.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 45/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year WMB has traded between $55.82 and $80.08 - the current price is +31.4% off the 52-week low and -8.4% from the high. 30 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $83.59 (range $67.00–$99.00), implying upside of +13.9%.

The setup for The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) is neither bullish nor bearish - it's patient. Score: 45/100 (HOLD). Sentiment: bullish (70/100). Price: $73.37 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $55.82–$80.08). The current P/E ratio stands at 32.1. A large-cap with 89.74B in Energy market cap in a neutral technical phase is exactly where position-sizing decisions get made before the next trend emerges.

The 52-week range of $55.82–$80.08 for WMB provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to — and at $73.37 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 45/100 and bullish news backdrop (70/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.