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Williams Companies Inc(WMB)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for WMB
09/15/2026: WMB (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Williams Companies Inc is a major U.S. midstream energy firm that owns and operates an extensive natural gas transmission and gathering network. The company is known for its stable, fee-based business model that connects critical supply basins to high-demand power and industrial markets. Its primary growth story revolves around supporting the rising energy needs of the American grid and the expanding LNG export market. Key risks include regulatory challenges, capital-intensive infrastructure demands, and long-term energy transition pressures. Williams may suit dividend-focused and value-oriented investors looking for stability in the energy infrastructure space, though they should continue to monitor regulatory developments and the company’s ability to execute on capital projects.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While the company has growth projects, it is primarily valued for stability rather than aggressive capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum suitability is conditional on broader energy sector strength and positive price action in the stock. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Williams is often viewed as a value play due to its stable cash flows and established infrastructure assets. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company is a favored choice for income-focused investors due to its consistent dividend history and payout policy. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The regulated nature of much of its business provides lower volatility compared to pure-play commodity producers. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | While fee-based, the stock price remains sensitive to broader energy market sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors must weigh the current share price against the steady but limited growth rate of midstream assets. |
| Competition risk (Infrastructure & Capacity) | Medium | Capacity expansion by competitors could pressure future rates and utilization. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company owns critical, difficult-to-replicate infrastructure essential for the energy supply chain. |
| Dividend income | Strong | Dividend payouts are supported by predictable, contract-based cash flows. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on the ability to manage complex construction projects and secure regulatory permits. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 31.79% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 87.62B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.65 | 1Y Target Price 85.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.65 | 1Y Target Price 85.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7.2M shares | Beta 0.62 | 52 Weeks Range 54.53 - 78.92 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 54.53 - 78.92 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.85% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.5 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Transmission & Storage | Transporting natural gas across interstate pipelines for a fee. | This is a reliable, utility-like income generator. |
| Gathering & Processing | Collecting gas from wellheads and processing it into usable products. | This segment is tied to the volume of gas produced in key basins. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.65 | Forward PE 26.74 | Enterprise Value 118.63B | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.11 |
Enterprise Value 118.63B | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.72 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.72 | Shares Outstanding 1.22B | Shares Floating 1.22B |
Shares Outstanding 1.22B | Shares Floating 1.22B | ||
Percent Insiders 0.45 | Percent Institutions 91.46 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Williams Companies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters 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 5987 | Website https://www.williams.com |
Full time employees 5987 | 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, Power & Gulf, Northeast G&P, West, and Gas & NGL Marketing Services segments. The Transmission, Power & Gulf segment comprises Transco, NWP, and Mountain West 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 32,000 miles of pipelines. The Williams Companies, Inc. was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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