The Williams Companies, Inc.
S&P 500Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About The Williams Companies, Inc.
The Williams Companies operates as a major energy infrastructure company focused on natural gas transmission, gathering, processing, and related services across the United States. The company's primary operations include the Transco pipeline, which connects the Gulf Coast to the Northeast, along with additional natural gas transmission pipelines serving the Rockies, Pacific Northwest, and midcontinent regions. Williams maintains substantial gathering and processing assets in Appalachia and other major basins, complemented by crude oil handling and transportation capabilities in the Gulf Coast. The company has recently expanded into power generation infrastructure, securing multiple power supply agreements to support data center and AI-related energy demands. Operating through segments including Transmission & Gulf of America, Northeast Gathering & Processing, and West, Williams generates revenue primarily through fee-based services rather than commodity exposure. Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company serves utility companies, industrial customers, and energy producers with critical midstream infrastructure that connects energy supplies to end markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.74%
Annual Dividend
$2.02
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
93.46%
FCF Payout Ratio
271.64%
Stock Price
$74.46
52-Week Range
$51.58 – $76.87
Dividend Health Score
WMB's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 42.2% cfo payout ratio & 18.6% return on equity. Areas of concern: 93.5% earnings payout ratio & 271.6% fcf payout ratio.
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Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
March 13, 2026
Next Payment Date
March 30, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.57%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.56%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-2.01%
3-Year Total Growth
17.65%
5-Year Total Growth
25.00%
10-Year Total Growth
-18.37%
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