WMB - NYSE
The Williams Companies, Inc.
$71.66
+0.49%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 Mexico, Northeast G&P, West, and Gas & NGL Marketing Services segments. The Transmission & Gulf of Mexico segment comprises Transco and Northwest natural gas pipelines; and natural gas gathering and processing, and crude oil production handling and transportation assets in the Gulf Coast region, as well as various petrochemical and feedstock pipelines. 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 comprises 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, and the Mid-Continent region, which includes the Anadarko, Arkoma, and Permian basins; and operates natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation and storage facilities 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; risk and asset management; and NGL marketing services. The company owns and operates 30,000 miles of pipelines, 29 processing facilities, 7 fractionation facilities, and approximately 23 million barrels of NGL storage capacity. The Williams Companies, Inc. was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotThe Williams Companies, Inc. Street Expectations Map
Wall Street analysts project that WMB stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 83.75, with estimates ranging from a low of 73.00 to a high of 98.00.
The consensus 1-year price target stands at 83.75, with estimates ranging from a low of 73.00 to a high of 98.00.
Analyst Consensus Analysis
Upside Potential
Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.
Analyst Agreement
Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.
Analyst Conviction
Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.
Market Sentiment Insight
Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.
The Williams Companies, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue
Forward Growth Analysis
Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.
Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
The Williams Companies, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income
Forward Growth Analysis
Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.
Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
The Williams Companies, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS
Forward Growth Analysis
Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
The Williams Companies, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT
Forward Growth Analysis
Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.
Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.
The Williams Companies, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA
Forward Growth Analysis
Declining expectations indicate headwinds—investigate whether temporary or structural issues.
Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.
The Williams Companies, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense
Forward Growth Analysis
Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.
Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
The Williams Companies, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $10.07M worth of WMB shares, with no buying activity reported.
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6-9 Months
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9-12 Months
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Top Buyers
No buying activity
Top Sellers
Porter John Dean
Officer: Evp & Cfo
$3.77M
Wilson Terrance Lane
Officer: Svp & General Counsel
$3.54M
Larsen Larry C
Officer: Executive Vice President & Coo
$1.18M
Hausman Mary A.
Officer: Vp Chief Accounting Officer
$757K
Rinke Todd J.
Officer: Senior Vice President
$548K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $10.07M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
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