Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) reported its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55. This figure fell short of analysts’ consensus estimates, which had anticipated an EPS of $0.57, according to Briefing.com. The company also noted a net margin of 20.61% and a return on equity of 16.74%. In the same quarter of the previous year, Williams Companies had reported an EPS of $0.47.
The firm updated its full-year guidance for 2026, projecting an EPS range of $2.200 to $2.380.
Stock Performance and Market Activity
Following the earnings announcement, Williams Companies’ stock saw a rise of $1.75, reaching a price of $69.60. The trading volume was 3,867,231 shares, significantly lower than its average volume of 7,727,333 shares. The company’s current ratio stands at 0.42, with a quick ratio of 0.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73. Over the past year, Williams Companies has fluctuated between a low of $51.58 and a high of $71.58. The company boasts a market capitalization of $85.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.89, and a beta of 0.65.
Dividend Increase and Insider Activity
In related news, Williams Companies declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525, which is set to be paid on March 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026. This new dividend marks an increase from the previous quarterly payment of $0.50, representing an annualized dividend of $2.10 and a yield of 3.0%. The company’s dividend payout ratio currently stands at 103.09%.
On the insider trading front, Senior Vice President Terrance Lane Wilson sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock on November 12, at an average price of $60.53, totalling $242,120. Post-sale, Wilson retains 302,645 shares, valued at approximately $18,319,101.85. Over the past three months, insiders have sold 8,000 shares worth $498,700, with corporate insiders currently holding 0.44% of the stock.
Institutional Investment Trends
Recent activity among institutional investors shows that several firms have adjusted their holdings in Williams Companies. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position by 5.5% during the second quarter, now owning 4,635 shares valued at $291,000. Similarly, ICONIQ Capital LLC raised its stake by 2.9%, holding 9,858 shares worth $619,000.
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. and Main Street Financial Solutions LLC also expanded their holdings, while Visionary Wealth Advisors boosted its stake by 2.2%. Overall, 86.44% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and institutional investors.
Williams Companies, based in the United States, specializes in energy infrastructure, particularly within the midstream segment of the natural gas value chain. The company develops, owns, and operates assets that gather, process, transport, and store natural gas and natural gas liquids. Its services facilitate the delivery of gas from production areas to end users, including utilities and export facilities.
This latest earnings report and subsequent stock activity underscore the ongoing adjustments and strategies within Williams Companies, reflecting both challenges and opportunities in the energy sector.
