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Williams Companies Inc (WMB)
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10/31/2025: WMB (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Below Average Performance
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Number of Analysts
22 Analysts rated it
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1 Year Target Price $67.22
1 Year Target Price $67.22
| 8 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 2 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 29.31% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/31/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 70.67B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 29.23 | 1Y Target Price 67.22 |
Price to earnings Ratio 29.23 | 1Y Target Price 67.22 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 22 | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 49.74 - 65.55 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.74 - 65.55 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.38% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.98 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-05 | When After Market | Estimate 0.52 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 21.38% | Operating Margin (TTM) 34.43% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.27% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.39% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 29.23 | Forward PE 26.88 | Enterprise Value 105932625973 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.22 |
Enterprise Value 105932625973 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.24 | Shares Outstanding 1221177427 | Shares Floating 1214155657 |
Shares Outstanding 1221177427 | Shares Floating 1214155657 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.46 | Percent Institutions 88.33 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Williams Companies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Founded in 1908, Williams Companies Inc. began as a construction company. Over time, it transitioned to focus on the energy infrastructure sector, primarily natural gas pipelines and processing.
Core Business Areas
- Transmission & Midstream: This segment focuses on gathering, processing, treating, and transporting natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It owns and operates an extensive network of pipelines and processing facilities.
Leadership and Structure
Alan Armstrong serves as the President and CEO. The company is structured with a board of directors and various executive leadership roles overseeing different aspects of operations and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Natural Gas Transportation: Williams operates the Transco pipeline, one of the largest-volume natural gas pipelines in the United States. Competitors include Energy Transfer (ET) and Kinder Morgan (KMI). Revenue cannot be isolated for one product. No market share data available.
- Natural Gas Gathering and Processing: Williams gathers and processes natural gas from producing regions. This service prepares natural gas for transportation. Competitors include DCP Midstream and Targa Resources. Revenue cannot be isolated for one product. No market share data available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The midstream energy sector is experiencing increased demand due to rising natural gas production and consumption, particularly for power generation and LNG exports. Infrastructure constraints and regulatory hurdles pose challenges.
Positioning
Williams holds a strong position in the midstream sector, particularly in natural gas transportation. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive pipeline network and strategic asset locations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global midstream oil and gas market is expected to reach approximately $1.3 trillion by 2028. Williams is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its existing infrastructure and expansion projects.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive pipeline network
- Strategic asset locations
- Stable fee-based revenue
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations (indirectly)
- High debt levels
- Regulatory risk
- Environmental concerns
Opportunities
- Expansion of existing pipeline network
- Increased natural gas production
- Growing demand for LNG exports
- Acquisition of complementary assets
Threats
- Competition from other midstream companies
- Changes in energy policy
- Economic downturns
- Environmental activism
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ET
- KMI
- MPLX
Competitive Landscape
Williams competes with other midstream companies based on pipeline capacity, geographic reach, and service offerings. Its extensive pipeline network and strategic asset locations provide a competitive advantage.
Major Acquisitions
Trace Midstream
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 950
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Williams' footprint in the Haynesville Shale, a key natural gas production area.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Williams has grown through acquisitions and expansions of its existing infrastructure.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth in earnings and revenue, driven by increased natural gas demand and infrastructure investments.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include pipeline expansion projects, investments in renewable energy infrastructure, and streamlining operations.
Summary
Williams Companies Inc. is a major player in the midstream energy sector with a strong asset base and stable revenue streams. While debt levels and regulatory risks pose challenges, the company is well-positioned to benefit from growing natural gas demand. Strategic acquisitions and pipeline expansions are driving growth. Careful management of environmental concerns is crucial for long-term success.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Williams Companies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Tulsa, OK, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1981-12-31 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Chad J. Zamarin | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees 5829 | Website https://www.williams.com |
Full time employees 5829 | Website https://www.williams.com | ||
The Williams Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy infrastructure company primarily in the United States. It operates through Transmission & Gulf of America, Northeast G&P, West, and Gas & NGL Marketing Services segments. The Transmission & Gulf of America segment comprises Transco, NWP, and MountainWest interstate natural gas pipelines, and their related natural gas storage facilities, as well as natural gas gathering and processing; and crude oil production handling and transportation assets in the Gulf Coast region. The Northeast G&P segment engages in the midstream gathering, processing, and fractionation activities in the Marcellus Shale region primarily in Pennsylvania and New York, and the Utica Shale region of eastern Ohio. The West segment consists of gas gathering, processing, and treating operations in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado and Wyoming, the Barnett Shale region of north-central Texas, the Eagle Ford Shale region of South Texas, the Haynesville Shale region of northwest Louisiana, the Mid-Continent region that includes the Anadarko and Permian basins, and the DJ Basin of Colorado; and operates natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation and storage assets in central Kansas near Conway. The Gas & NGL Marketing Services segment provides wholesale marketing, trading, storage, and transportation of natural gas for natural gas utilities, municipalities, power generators, and producers; asset management services; and transports and markets NGLs. The company owns and operates approximately 33,000 miles of pipelines. The Williams Companies, Inc. was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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