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Williams Companies Inc. (The) (WMB) — Stock Research
WMB Williams Companies Inc. (The) $74.18 Stock Change Up/Down $2.22 (3.09%)
Wednesday, 5/13/2026 12:31 PM ET — 20 min. delayed
Trading Data
Volume 5,606,368
% Volume 82%
Shares Outstanding 1,221.6 M
Market Cap 90,616.0 M
Close/Open Range $71.96 – $72.29
Trade Time 5/11/2026 4:28:07 PM
Range Today $71.95 – $74.25
1 Year Range $55.82 – $77.41
% Range 85%
P/E Ratio 32
Fundamentals
Price/Sales 7.66
Debt/Equity 195.81
Price/Book 7.10
Sales $9.69 /shr
Book Value $10.45 /shr
Dividend Yield 2.92%
EPS Growth -10.78%
Beta 0.67
Industry Oil & Gas Midstream
Sector Energy
Volatility & Options
Volatility (20) 0.23
Volatility (50) 0.20
Volatility (100) 0.21
Volatility (250) 0.22
Put Volume 5,397
Call Volume 6,189
Put/Call Ratio 0.87
Broker Recommendations (23 Brokers)
Strong Buy 17
Moderate Buy 2
Hold 4
Moderate Sell 0
Strong Sell 0
Average Recommendation
1.00 strong buy — 5.00 strong sell
This Week 1.4
Last Week 1.6
Change 0.0
Earnings Per Share
Last Quarter $0.73
Surprise 12.31%
Next Quarter (Est.) $0.54
This Fiscal Year $2.32
Next Fiscal Year $2.07

About Williams Companies Inc. (The) (WMB)

Williams Companies Inc. (The) trades on the stock market under the ticker symbol WMB in the Energy sector, specifically within the Oil & Gas Midstream industry. This stock research page provides a comprehensive snapshot of fundamental data, trading activity, and analyst sentiment.

Key Data Points Explained

  • P/E Ratio: Price-to-earnings ratio measures the stock price relative to its earnings per share — a core valuation metric.
  • Dividend Yield: The annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current stock price.
  • Volatility: Historical volatility over 20, 50, 100, and 250-day windows shows how much the stock price fluctuates — essential for option pricing.
  • Put/Call Ratio: Compares put option volume to call option volume, indicating market sentiment (above 1.0 = bearish, below 1.0 = bullish).
  • Broker Recommendations: Aggregated analyst ratings from strong buy to strong sell, plus week-over-week changes.

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