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WMB - The Williams Companies, Inc.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
DETAILS
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PRICE TARGET:
$83.50
DETAILS
HIGH:
$98.00
LOW:
$73.00
MEDIAN:
$82.00
CONSENSUS:
$83.50
UPSIDE:
6.41%
Stock News
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Here's Why Buying The Williams Companies (WMB) Today Could Be the Best Financial Decision You Ever Make
Williams is a pure play on the surging demand for natural gas-fired electricity.
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AI-driven power demand is creating a secular growth story for energy and power infrastructure, shifting market leadership from semiconductors to energy and metals. Williams Companies, EQT Corp., Vistra Corp., and NextEra Energy are positioned at critical points in the AI power supply chain. WMB and EQT benefit from rising natural gas demand; VST leverages wholesale power pricing and Texas data center growth; NEE offers regulated utility dividend growth and data center partnerships.
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Midstream players will secure additional cashflows from rising clean energy demand from data centers, which brightens the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry. Some of the frontrunners in the industry are ENB, KMI and WMB.
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Chevron, Williams, and Brookfield Renewable are all reliable long-term energy plays.
UGP vs. WMB: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines stocks are likely familiar with Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (UGP) and Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB).
Is Williams Companies Inc (WMB) Overvalued After 3.9% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued
On May 12, 2026, Williams Companies Inc (WMB) shares rose 3.9% to a current price of $74.73. This increase comes amidst a 52-week trading range of $55.82 to $77
Is Williams Companies Inc (WMB) Overvalued After 3.1% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued
On May 11, 2026, Williams Companies Inc (WMB) shares rose 3.1% today, closing at $74.18. The stock has seen a 52-week range of $55.82 to $77.41, reflecting a so
Williams Companies Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss
WMB beats Q1 earnings estimates as EBITDA rises 13.3% YoY despite lower revenues from commodity contracts.
The Williams Companies: Good Earnings And Growth Potential, But Very Expensive
The Williams Companies delivered strong Q1 2026 earnings growth, with adjusted EBITDA up 13.3% and net income up 25.2% year-over-year. WMB's growth is driven by increasing natural gas volumes, major pipeline expansions, and long-term contracts ensuring returns on capital investments. Despite robust fundamentals and reliable dividend growth, WMB trades at a premium 30.66x forward P/E, notably above midstream peers.
Williams Eyes 13% Upside on AI Data Center Boom
Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB | WMB Price Prediction) has quietly become one of the best-performing large-cap energy infrastructure names of the past year, riding a wave of natural gas demand from AI data centers, LNG exports, and coal-to-gas switching.
How Williams Companies Is Cashing in on the AI Power Boom
Williams Company Inc. NYSE: WMB moved up a modest 1% after delivering mixed headline numbers in its Q1 2026 earnings report. The company delivered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 73 cents, easily beating expectations of 63 cents.
The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Williams (WMB): Opportunity Rich in Power, Natural Gas
Key Takeaways Williams (WMB) has 13 pipeline projects underway with a robust backlog of additional opportunities. Growing natural gas demand should benefit the full value chain of WMB's assets, from gathering and processing to large natural gas pipeline systems.
The Williams Companies (WMB) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for The Williams Companies (WMB) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.6 per share a year ago.
Williams beats quarterly profit estimates on higher natural gas demand
U.S. pipeline operator Williams Companies surpassed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Monday, helped by higher service revenue as the company expanded capacity amid increasing demand for natural gas.
Price Targets
Williams price target raised to $98 from $90 at Morgan Stanley
$98.00
(was $79.73)
Morgan Stanley
Williams price target raised to $86 from $85 at Scotiabank
$86.00
(was $74.18)
Brandon Bingham
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Scotiabank
Williams price target raised to $91 from $89 at UBS
$91.00
(was $74.18)
Manav Gupta
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UBS
Williams price target raised to $87 from $83 at Jefferies
$87.00
(was $74.88)
Jefferies
Williams price target raised to $82 from $73 at Mizuho
$82.00
(was $75.16)
Mizuho Securities
Williams upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman Sachs
$82.00
(was $71.15)
Williams Trading
Williams price target raised to $83 from $81 at Jefferies
$83.00
(was $72.27)
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
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Jefferies
Williams price target raised to $73 from $66 at Barclays
$73.00
(was $72.17)
Theresa Chen
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Barclays
Williams price target raised to $81 from $78 at Jefferies
$81.00
(was $72.28)
Jefferies
Williams price target raised to $89 from $78 at UBS
$89.00
(was $72.28)
UBS
Williams price target raised to $78 from $69 at Stifel
$78.00
(was $71.13)
Stifel Nicolaus
Williams upgraded to Outperform from Sector Perform at Scotiabank
$84.00
(was $71.13)
Williams Trading
Williams price target raised to $78 from $70 at BMO Capital
$78.00
(was $71.97)
BMO Capital
Williams price target raised to $80 from $71 at Wells Fargo
$80.00
(was $68.84)
Wells Fargo
Williams price target raised to $78 from $76 at Jefferies
$78.00
(was $68.84)
Jefferies
Williams price target raised to $76 from $71 at Jefferies
$76.00
(was $66.33)
Jefferies
Williams price target raised to $73 from $72 at Mizuho
$73.00
(was $66.14)
Gabriel Moreen
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Mizuho Securities
Williams price target raised to $66 from $61 at Scotiabank
$66.00
(was $61.67)
Brandon Bingham
·
Scotiabank
Williams price target raised to $71 from $70 at Jefferies
$71.00
(was $61.02)
Jefferies
Williams Companies (WMB) PT Lowered to $70 at Jefferies
$70.00
(was $57.72)
Robert Mosca
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Jefferies