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The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)
- Market cap
- $84.67B
- P/E
- 28.25
- Dividend yield
- 3.00%
- Street target
- $85.00median of 25 analysts
- 52-week range
- $56.19 $80.08
The short version
Where WMB stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
WMB at a glance
The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB): Buy, 79/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Down: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($72.29 and $71.76).
- Earnings WMB beat estimates in 4 of its last 8 quarters, yet fell the next day after 1 of those beats.
- Insiders Insiders sold $11.9M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
- Valuation P/E of 28.3 against 18.4 for the Energy sector: a premium to peers (+54%).
Figures as of October 16, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) is currently trading at $69.22, below its 50-day SMA of $72.29 and 200-day SMA of $71.76, indicating a short-term bearish technical trend.
Despite this, the company maintains a 'Buy' consensus rating from Wall Street analysts, with a median price target of $85.00, implying a 22.8% upside potential. The stock also offers a dividend yield of approximately 3.0%. Fundamental analysis reveals a profit margin of 24.94% and a return on equity of 21.50%, which are strong figures. The company's revenue growth of 7.8% trails the sector median of 32.8%.
Only on CleaRank
Figures we compute ourselves from WMB's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
Price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
2/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $69.22 is 4.2% below the 50-day simple moving average of $72.29.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 3.5% below the 200-day simple moving average of $71.76.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($72.29) is 0.7% above the 200-day average ($71.76), the arrangement of a rising longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 55% of its 52-week range, between $56.19 and $80.08.
WMB share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far WMB has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where WMB sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
Fundamentals
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
2/5P/E below the sector median ›
The trailing P/E of 28.25 is 53.5% above the Energy median of 18.4.P/S below the sector median ›
The price-to-sales ratio of 6.87 is 174.8% above the sector median of 2.5.Profitable over the last 12 months ›
Net income over the last 12 months was $3.1B on revenue of $12.3B, a net margin of 24.9%.Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
WMB beat the EPS estimate in 4 of its last 8 reports.Pays a dividend ›
The trailing dividend yield is 3.00%, or $2.08 a share a year.
Key statistics
The headline figures for WMB.
As of October 16, 2026, WMB trades at $69.22, with a market value of $84.67B, a P/E ratio of 28.25 and a dividend yield of 3.00%.
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of WMB's valuation, growth and risks.
The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) exhibits strong profitability with a net profit margin of 24.94% and a return on equity of 21.50%, significantly exceeding the sector median ROE of 14.2%.
However, its price-to-sales ratio of 6.87 is considerably higher than the sector average of 2.5, indicating a premium valuation relative to its revenue. The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.00, matching the sector median. While WMB demonstrates strong profitability, its revenue growth of 7.8% lags behind the sector median of 32.8%. This suggests that while the company is efficient in converting sales to profit, its top-line growth is not as dynamic as its peers. The current valuation appears stretched when compared to sector averages, particularly on a price-to-sales basis.
WMB against the Energy sector
How WMB compares with the median Energy stock CleaRank tracks.
Price to earnings vs sector: WMB trades at a significant premium to sector peers (+54%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position.
Return vs XLE: Since May 5, 2025, WMB has gained 15.0% against a gain of 65.4% for XLE.
Performance against XLE
WMB and the Energy sector fund over the same days.
Revenue and earnings
How much WMB sells, and how much of it becomes profit.
Revenue growth: Revenue grew 13.8% in FY2025 to $12.0B, from $10.5B a year earlier.
Profit margin: The net margin was 23.2% in FY2025, up from 22.3% the year before.
Profitable: WMB earned $2.8B in FY2025.
Earnings reality check
Did WMB beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: WMB beat the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 8 quarters.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 1 of those 4 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026after close | $0.50 | $0.50 | +0.00% | +1.53% | +2.02% |
| May 4, 2026after close | $0.63 | $0.73 | +15.87% | +0.94% | -1.63% |
| Feb 10, 2026after close | $0.57 | $0.55 | -3.51% | +3.31% | +4.79% |
| Nov 3, 2025after close | $0.52 | $0.49 | -5.77% | -4.27% | +2.66% |
| Aug 4, 2025after close | $0.49 | $0.46 | -6.12% | -2.09% | -3.65% |
| May 5, 2025after close | $0.55 | $0.60 | +9.09% | -2.44% | -5.05% |
| Feb 12, 2025after close | $0.45 | $0.47 | +4.44% | +4.82% | +6.62% |
| Nov 6, 2024after close | $0.42 | $0.43 | +2.38% | +0.20% | +0.49% |
As of October 16, 2026, WMB has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 8 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 1 of those beats; its latest report, on August 3, 2026, came in 0.00% above the estimate and the stock moved +1.53% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
AI analysis and technicals
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
2/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 40.9, in neutral territory.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 40.9 is below the 50 midpoint, so sellers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is positive, so the 12-day average is above the 26-day average.
CleaRank AI analysis of WMB
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
The Williams Companies, Inc. is currently trading below its 50-day SMA of $72.29 and its 200-day SMA of $71.76, indicating a bearish trend in the medium to long term.
The 14-day RSI is at 40.9, reflecting neutral momentum, while the MACD is slightly positive at 0.016. The current price of $69.22 is also below the 20-day EMA of $71.70. Key support levels are not immediately apparent given the current price action relative to moving averages. Volume was 12.7 million shares, 58.2% above its average, suggesting increased trading activity. The chart structure suggests potential for further downside if the current trend persists, with the moving averages acting as resistance.
Positive Earnings Surprise Potential ›
A stronger-than-expected earnings report in upcoming quarters could drive the stock price higher, potentially breaking through current resistance levels.
Source: Company Earnings ReportsAnalyst Upgrades and Price Target Increases ›
Continued positive sentiment from Wall Street, evidenced by recent upgrades and a median price target of $85.00, could provide upward momentum.
Source: Wall Street Analyst Ratings
Failure to Break Key Moving Averages ›
If WMB cannot overcome resistance at its 50-day ($72.29) and 200-day ($71.76) SMAs, it could signal further downside pressure.
Source: Technical Analysis
- Consider the current technical weakness, with WMB trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($72.29 and $71.76), as a potential entry point if the stock can reclaim these levels.
- The company's dividend yield of approximately 3.0% provides an income stream, but investors should monitor earnings and cash flow to ensure its sustainability.
- Insider selling activity, totaling $11.9 million with no reported purchases, warrants attention as a potential indicator of management sentiment.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for WMB, from its daily closes.
As of October 16, 2026, with WMB at $69.22, its 14-day RSI is 40.9 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $72.29 and its 200-day is $71.76.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 16, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
What WMB moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 16, 2026, WMB's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.30 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.25 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), -0.03 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.05 with gold (XAU).
What Wall Street expects
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
3/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
23 of 25 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 2 a hold and 0 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $85.00 is 22.8% above the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
23 of 25 rate it a buy now, against 20 of 23 three months ago.
WMB Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Barclays | Reinstates | Overweight |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Stifel | Reinstates | Buy |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy |
| Aug 10, 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform |
As of October 16, 2026, 25 Wall Street analysts cover WMB: 23 rate it a buy or strong buy, 2 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $69.00 to $103.00, with a median of $85.00, 22.8% above the price of $69.22.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
A trade plan, if you want one
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
WMB trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Long entry pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
These levels come from WMB's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much WMB tends to move, against the market and on its own.
The long record
WMB's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
3/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 1.61% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 62.2%, from January 2018 to March 2020, regained by June 2021.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
72% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $39,336, against $42,525 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
WMB Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 16, 2026, WMB's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -62.2% (January 2018 to March 2020); it regained that peak by June 2021, 15 months after the low, and 72% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into WMB in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: WMB trailed the S&P 500 over this period: $39,336 against $42,525.
A $10,000 investment in WMB in October 2016 would be worth about $39,336 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,525 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to WMB, and which have not.
Strongest month, April: an average of +4.22%, up in 8 of 10 years.
Weakest month, December: an average of -1.46%, up in 4 of 10 years.
This month, October: has averaged +0.74%, up in 4 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, WMB's strongest calendar month has been April (average +4.22%, up in 8 of 10 years) and its weakest December (average -1.46%, up in 4 of 10 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
Long-term scenarios
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in WMB, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in WMB today could grow to about $20,441 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $71,491 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $5,845. The simulation models price only; at today's 3.00% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
WMB Stock Price Prediction: 2030
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $92.14 for WMB by 2030 in the base case, from $69.22 today (1.3x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $41.74. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on WMB's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $50.04 | $74.35 | $110 | |
| 2028 | $45.62 | $79.86 | $140 | |
| 2029 | $43.21 | $85.78 | $170 | |
| 2030 | $41.74 | $92.14 | $203 | |
| 2031 | $40.83 | $98.97 | $240 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of WMB's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Insider trading
What the people running the company have bought and sold.
WMB insider trading
Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.
Month by month
Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.
Insider buying: No insider bought WMB shares on the open market in the last 18 months. Sales are often planned in advance or cover tax on vesting shares, so they say less than purchases would.
As of October 16, 2026, WMB insiders reported 25 open-market sales worth $11.9M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $151.1K |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 13.0K | $973.3K |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Grant | 2.0K | - |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Lloyd W Helms Jr
Director
|
Grant | 2.8K | $200.0K |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Robb E Turner
Director
|
Grant | 2.8K | $200.0K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $141.3K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $148.3K |
| Jun 25, 2026 | John Dean Porter
Chief Financial Officer
|
Option | 1.9K | $47.4K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $142.6K |
| May 19, 2026 | Stephen W Bergstrom
Director
|
Grant | 16.4K | - |
| May 15, 2026 | Glen G Jasek
Officer
|
Sell | 2.5K | $195.4K |
| May 15, 2026 | Glen G Jasek
Officer
|
Option | 2.5K | $71.9K |
| May 14, 2026 | Larry C Larsen
Chief Operating Officer
|
Sell | 12.0K | $917.8K |
| May 6, 2026 | John Dean Porter
Chief Financial Officer
|
Sell | 50.0K | $3.8M |
| May 1, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $152.7K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Stephen W Bergstrom
Director
|
Grant | 10.4K | $756.3K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Michael A Creel
Director
|
Grant | 4.9K | $355.9K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Carri A Lockhart
Director
|
Grant | 3.3K | $237.4K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Richard E Muncrief
Director
|
Grant | 3.4K | $249.4K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Peter A Ragauss
Director
|
Grant | 4.9K | $355.9K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Rose M Robeson
Director
|
Grant | 3.8K | $278.9K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Scott Douglas Sheffield
Director
|
Grant | 4.9K | $355.9K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | William H Spence
Director
|
Grant | 5.1K | $371.5K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Jesse J. Tyson
Director
|
Grant | 3.4K | $249.4K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $143.5K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Payvand Fazel
Officer
|
Sell | 2.9K | $212.0K |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Todd J Rinke
Officer
|
Sell | 7.4K | $547.8K |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Payvand Fazel
Officer
|
Grant | 5.6K | $412.5K |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Glen G Jasek
Officer
|
Grant | 5.6K | $412.5K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $150.5K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mary A. Hausman
Officer
|
Sell | 10.1K | $757.1K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 27.0K | $2.0M |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Grant | 3.0K | - |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Alan S Armstrong
Director
|
Option | 295.5K | $21.6M |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Payvand Fazel
Officer
|
Option | 6.4K | $467.3K |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mary A. Hausman
Officer
|
Option | 8.6K | $624.6K |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Glen G Jasek
Officer
|
Option | 5.6K | $410.4K |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Larry C Larsen
Chief Operating Officer
|
Option | 36.9K | $2.7M |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Debbie L Pickle
Officer
|
Grant | 32.0K | - |
| Feb 23, 2026 | John Dean Porter
Chief Financial Officer
|
Option | 64.0K | $4.7M |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Todd J Rinke
Officer
|
Option | 6.7K | $488.8K |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Chad A Teply
Officer
|
Grant | 34.5K | - |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Grant | 44.3K | - |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Chad J Zamarin
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 73.9K | - |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Mary A. Hausman
Officer
|
Grant | 3.3K | $237.2K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Larry C Larsen
Chief Operating Officer
|
Grant | 22.5K | $1.6M |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Thomas F Mccoy
Officer
|
Grant | 4.6K | $330.0K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Eric J Ormond
Officer
|
Grant | 10.4K | $750.0K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Debbie L Pickle
Officer
|
Grant | 10.4K | $750.0K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | John Dean Porter
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 20.8K | $1.5M |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Todd J Rinke
Officer
|
Grant | 10.4K | $750.0K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Grant | 13.9K | $1,000.0K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Robert R Wingo
Officer
|
Grant | 19.1K | $1.4M |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Chad J Zamarin
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 51.3K | $3.7M |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $132.8K |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $120.2K |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $123.8K |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Alan S Armstrong
Director
|
Grant | 12.2K | - |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 4.0K | $242.1K |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Grant | 4.0K | - |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $115.2K |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Grant | 1.0K | - |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Larry C Larsen
Chief Operating Officer
|
Sell | 4.5K | $263.1K |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Robert R Wingo
Officer
|
Grant | 37.5K | $2.2M |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $119.4K |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Todd J Rinke
Officer
|
Grant | 6.1K | $350.0K |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $125.4K |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Chad J Zamarin
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 17.0K | $1.0M |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $122.4K |
| May 7, 2025 | Larry C Larsen
Chief Operating Officer
|
Grant | 10.1K | $593.8K |
| May 1, 2025 | Terrance Lane Wilson
General Counsel
|
Sell | 2.0K | $116.4K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Stephen W Bergstrom
Director
|
Grant | 6.5K | $385.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Michael A Creel
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Stacey H. Dore
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Carri A Lockhart
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Richard E Muncrief
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Peter A Ragauss
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Rose M Robeson
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Scott Douglas Sheffield
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | William H Spence
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Jesse J. Tyson
Director
|
Grant | 3.1K | $185.0K |
Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
Questions people ask
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