Williams Companies stock trades 11.9 percent below its yearly high
Published on 09/25/2026 at 10:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Williams Companies stock stood at USD 70.58 on the NYSE on September 24, 2026, placing it 11.9 percent below the 52-week high of USD 80.08. The price snapshot gives investors a clear reference point as the company combines rising natural gas infrastructure demand with a large investment program.
Second-quarter earnings improved
In the second quarter of 2026, Williams Companies reported adjusted EPS of USD 0.50, up from USD 0.46 in the year-ago quarter. The result missed the Zacks consensus estimate of USD 0.52, making the earnings comparison favorable year over year but weaker against expectations, according to Yahoo Finance.
Revenue reached USD 3 billion in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 9.8 percent from the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA was USD 1.9 billion, up 6 percent year over year, while operating cash flow totaled USD 1.4 billion, according to Yahoo Finance.
Analyst target reaches USD 84
Analyst attention has centered on Williams Companies' power strategy and contracted gas infrastructure. Melius Research initiated coverage with a Buy rating and an USD 84.00 price target on September 22, 2026, as Investing.com reported.
The company raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to USD 8.3 billion to USD 8.5 billion, while planned growth capital expenditures are USD 7.3 billion to USD 7.9 billion. That combination points to a capital-intensive growth profile, with the earnings trajectory depending on new projects and contracted volumes coming online.
Stock stays below yearly high
Williams Companies had a market capitalization of USD 86.33 billion on September 24, 2026, and its 52-week range was USD 56.19 to USD 80.08. The stock's position below the yearly high contrasts with the 9.8 percent revenue increase and the 6 percent adjusted EBITDA gain reported for the second quarter.
Williams Companies at a glance
- Company: The Williams Companies, Inc.
- Ticker: WMB
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price as of September 24, 2026: USD 70.58
- Market capitalization: USD 86.33 billion as of September 24, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 56.19-80.08 as of September 24, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Energy / Oil and Gas Midstream
