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The Williams Companies (WMB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
A side-by-side look at two sector funds reveals key differences in risk, income focus, and portfolio composition for energy-minded investors.
The AI power conversation is dominated by nuclear restarts and small modular reactor headlines.
Investors looking for stocks in the Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines sector might want to consider either Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (UGP) or Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB).
North American natural gas demand is poised for a historic increase driven by growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and the demand for power, which includes data centers. This backdrop is driving unprecedented opportunities for natural gas-focused midstream companies.
At quarter end, Invesco Summit Fund's largest overweights were in industrials, energy and communication services. Within industrials and energy, AI related energy demand has continued to drive spending on electrical infrastructure and power generation. The largest underweight was consumer discretionary, reflecting higher inflation from the US/Israel war with Iran and potential AI related employment pressure.
Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI | KMI Price Prediction) and Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) just closed the books on record 2025 results, and both pipeline operators are pointing the same firehose of capital at LNG exports and data center power demand.
KMI, MPLX and WMB may offer steadier, fee-based midstream cash flows as Iran-war turmoil whipsaws WTI, backed by long-term shipper contracts.
Midstream stocks continue to look like long-term buys.
Most income investors default to broad dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for steady payout exposure. The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: SCHD) ended 2025 with $71.6 billion in net assets and a 0.06% expense ratio, but its yield, like that of many of its peers, is in the low-single-digit range. With the 10-year Treasury at... Why Natural Gas Stocks Still Yield More Than Most Dividend ETFs
Amid ongoing uncertainty, investors seeking consistent income can consider adding dividend stocks to their portfolios.
HF Sinclair and Williams Companies deliver above-average dividends and stable growth.
Midstream companies are the "middlemen" of the energy sector and key to U.S. energy infrastructure.
Williams is a pure play on the surging demand for natural gas-fired electricity.
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.
EPD's $5.3B project pipeline and rising global LPG demand position the partnership to expand hydrocarbon transport and export capacity.
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.
Chevron, Williams, and Brookfield Renewable are all reliable long-term energy plays.
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).
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
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
WMB beats Q1 earnings estimates as EBITDA rises 13.3% YoY despite lower revenues from commodity contracts.
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 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.
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
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.
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) 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.
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.
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams announces record first-quarter 2026 results.
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VNOM, WMB, FANG and RIG enter Q1 earnings amid oil volatility, supply shocks and strong early beats, setting up a pivotal test for the energy sector.
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for The Williams Companies (WMB), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended March 2026.
PUMP expects Q1 loss and revenue drop as weaker activity and cost pressures weigh despite late-quarter recovery signals and efficiency efforts.
Expro Group Holdings (XPRO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams announces quarterly cash dividend.
The Williams Companies (WMB) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Advisors Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) by 1.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 811,198 shares of the pipeline company's stock after acquiring an additional 11,766 shares during the quarter.
Calamos Advisors LLC lowered its holdings in Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) by 1.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 567,209 shares of the pipeline company's stock after selling 8,818 shares during the period. Calamos Advisors LLC's holdings in Williams
Eagle Global Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) by 8.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 719,793 shares of the pipeline company's stock after selling 68,233 shares during the quarter. Williams Companies comprises 1.6%
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Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) by 24.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 228,972 shares of the pipeline company's stock after purchasing an additional
Chevron was in a perfect position to cash in on this year's surge in crude oil prices. Energy Transfer's assets will play a key role in facilitating the flow of oil from the SPR.
Chevron and Williams will pay higher dividends as they profit from rising energy prices. Coca-Cola and Altria are resilient Dividend Kings.
Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 348,456 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $20,946,000. Williams Companies comprises
Midstream companies generate stable profits in turbulent markets. Kinder Morgan and Williams are two of the best plays in that sector.
WMB begins NESE pipeline expansion, boosting Transco capacity by 400,000 dekatherms/day to power 2.3M homes and strengthen Northeast energy supply.
The Williams Companies, Inc. remains a Buy, with an $80.79 price target and 13% upside, driven by stable, predictable income from its dominant natural gas transmission business. WMB's near-pure-play exposure to natural gas and integrated wellhead-to-water strategy positions it to benefit from rising global LNG demand, though upside is limited by take-or-pay contract structures. EBITDA margins are projected at 64.5%-65%, with manageable net debt and a dividend yield expected to rise from 2.94% today to 3.3% by 2028.
Bingham Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 11,448 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $688,000. Several other institutional investors have
U.S. energy company Williams Cos CEO Chad Zamarin said on Tuesday the long-delayed Constitution natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to New York could be operational as soon as the end of 2027, if all goes as planned with the controversial project.
Summer demand could help rebalance U.S. gas after a shoulder-season dip and rising storage - names tied to a recovery: WMB, EQT and EE.
Energy Transfer is investing heavily to expand its gas infrastructure. Kinder Morgan has $10 billion of projects underway and more than $10 billion of additional expansions under development.
Q1 2026 was an exceptional quarter for energy stocks thanks to war in the Middle East, but Q2 2026 is not guaranteed to step in its footsteps. Energy prices can go higher and push the sector higher, but they do not have to if the U.S. can neutralize Iran's ability to project force. While energy stocks are benefiting from the fighting in the short term, it may actually come back to hurt them in the long run.
Ascent Group LLC lessened its holdings in Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) by 13.1% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 57,729 shares of the pipeline company's stock after selling 8,735 shares during the quarter. Ascent Group LLC's holdings
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Aberdeen Group plc lifted its holdings in Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) by 3.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,763,084 shares of the pipeline company's stock after acquiring an additional 64,026 shares during the quarter. Aberdeen Group plc
Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH acquired a new position in Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE: WMB) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 76,980 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $4,627,000. Several
