Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
WMB Stock Forecast
Williams Companies stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $40.83 (represents a -21.69% downside from WMB’s last price of $52.14) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 11 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
WMB Price Target
The average price target for Williams Companies (WMB) is $40.83 based on 1-year price targets from 11 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $55.00 to $28.00. This represents a potential -21.69% downside from WMB's last price of $52.14.
WMB Analyst Ratings
According to 11 Wall Street analysts, Williams Companies's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for WMB stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 6 'Buy' (54.55%), 5 'Hold' (45.45%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Williams Companies Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2024 | Jean Ann Salisbury | Williams Trading | $55.00 | $51.37 | 7.07% | 5.49% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Jean Ann Salisbury | Bank of America Securities | $55.00 | $51.37 | 7.07% | 5.49% |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Robert Kad | Williams Trading | $58.00 | $49.63 | 16.86% | 11.24% |
| Oct 02, 2024 | Theresa Chen | Barclays | $46.00 | $46.36 | -0.78% | -11.78% |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Elvira Scotto | RBC Capital | $47.00 | $44.67 | 5.22% | -9.86% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Theresa Chen | Barclays | $42.00 | $44.13 | -4.83% | -19.45% |
| Aug 07, 2024 | Stewart Glickman | CFRA | $42.00 | $43.00 | -2.33% | -19.45% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Gabriel Moreen | Mizuho Securities | $47.00 | $44.77 | 4.98% | -9.86% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Neal Dingmann | Truist Financial | $42.00 | $41.02 | 2.39% | -19.45% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Elvira Scotto | RBC Capital | $44.00 | $41.55 | 5.90% | -15.61% |
The latest Williams Companies stock forecast, released on Oct 17, 2024 by Jean Ann Salisbury from Williams Trading, set a price target of $55.00, which represents a 7.07% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($51.37), and a 5.49% increase from WMB last price ($52.14).
Williams Companies Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| Avg Price Target | $55.00 | $49.29 | $45.20 |
| Last Closing Price | $52.14 | $52.14 | $52.14 |
| Upside/Downside | 5.49% | -5.47% | -13.31% |
In the current month, the average price target of Williams Companies stock is $55.00, according to 2 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 5.49% increase as opposed to Williams Companies's last price of $52.14. This month's average price target is up 11.58% compared to last quarter, and up 21.68% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2024 | CIBC | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Oct 16, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | Overweight | Upgrade |
| Oct 03, 2024 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 02, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Aug 23, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Aug 08, 2024 | Scotiabank | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Aug 07, 2024 | CIBC | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Aug 07, 2024 | CFRA | Hold | Hold | Hold |
Williams Companies's last stock rating was published by CIBC on Oct 22, 2024. The company gave WMB a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Williams Companies Financial Forecast
Williams Companies Revenue Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.56B | $2.48B | $3.08B | $2.93B | $3.02B | $2.49B | $2.52B | $3.26B | $2.48B | $2.28B | $2.61B | $2.09B | $1.93B |
| Avg Forecast | $3.29B | $3.22B | $3.16B | $3.09B | $3.06B | $3.07B | $2.89B | $3.13B | $2.93B | $2.83B | $2.65B | $2.78B | $2.65B | $2.52B | $2.46B | $2.69B | $2.64B | $2.63B | $2.66B | $2.62B | $2.92B | $2.90B | $2.46B | $2.63B | $2.39B | $2.09B | $2.07B | $1.97B | $1.87B | $1.76B |
| High Forecast | $3.29B | $3.22B | $3.16B | $3.09B | $3.06B | $3.07B | $2.89B | $3.13B | $2.93B | $2.83B | $2.65B | $2.78B | $2.65B | $2.67B | $2.46B | $2.69B | $2.85B | $3.07B | $2.66B | $2.62B | $2.92B | $2.90B | $2.46B | $2.63B | $2.39B | $2.09B | $2.07B | $1.97B | $1.87B | $1.76B |
| Low Forecast | $3.29B | $3.22B | $3.16B | $3.09B | $3.06B | $3.07B | $2.89B | $3.13B | $2.93B | $2.83B | $2.65B | $2.78B | $2.65B | $2.43B | $2.46B | $2.69B | $2.48B | $2.03B | $2.66B | $2.62B | $2.92B | $2.90B | $2.46B | $2.63B | $2.39B | $2.09B | $2.07B | $1.97B | $1.87B | $1.76B |
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.97% | 0.93% | 1.18% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.01% | 0.96% | 1.36% | 1.19% | 1.10% | 1.33% | 1.12% | 1.10% |
Williams Companies's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 3 analysts is $2.64B, with a low forecast of $2.48B, and a high forecast of $2.85B. WMB's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 3.34% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $2.56B (Sep 23).
Williams Companies EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.15B | $1.35B | $1.15B | $2.03B | $1.74B | $1.51B | $1.15B | $1.29B | $1.57B | $997.00M | $1.18B | $1.30B | $897.00M | $1.14B |
| Avg Forecast | $1.78B | $1.75B | $1.71B | $1.68B | $1.66B | $1.67B | $1.57B | $1.70B | $1.59B | $1.53B | $1.43B | $1.51B | $1.44B | $1.37B | $1.33B | $1.54B | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.44B | $1.40B | $1.47B | $1.57B | $1.33B | $1.10B | $1.30B | $1.13B | $1.12B | $1.03B | $1.02B | $956.06M |
| High Forecast | $1.78B | $1.75B | $1.71B | $1.68B | $1.66B | $1.67B | $1.57B | $1.70B | $1.59B | $1.53B | $1.43B | $1.51B | $1.44B | $1.45B | $1.33B | $1.84B | $1.55B | $1.66B | $1.44B | $1.68B | $1.77B | $1.57B | $1.33B | $1.32B | $1.30B | $1.13B | $1.12B | $1.24B | $1.02B | $956.06M |
| Low Forecast | $1.78B | $1.75B | $1.71B | $1.68B | $1.66B | $1.67B | $1.57B | $1.70B | $1.59B | $1.53B | $1.43B | $1.51B | $1.44B | $1.32B | $1.33B | $1.23B | $1.35B | $1.10B | $1.44B | $1.12B | $1.18B | $1.57B | $1.33B | $883.16M | $1.30B | $1.13B | $1.12B | $824.19M | $1.02B | $956.06M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.80% | 0.95% | 0.80% | 1.46% | 1.18% | 0.96% | 0.86% | 1.17% | 1.21% | 0.88% | 1.06% | 1.26% | 0.88% | 1.19% |
1 analysts predict WMB's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $1.54B, with a high of $1.84B and a low of $1.23B. This is 34.04% upper than Williams Companies's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $1.15B.
Williams Companies Net Income Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.15B | $654.00M | $460.00M | $927.00M | $669.00M | $600.00M | $400.00M | $380.00M | $632.00M | $165.00M | $304.00M | $426.00M | $116.00M | $309.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $796.78M | $729.31M | $693.13M | $619.80M | $1.18B | $727.93M | $649.75M | $779.71M | $715.06M | $640.30M | $587.09M | $661.35M | $588.19M | $512.18M | $468.61M | $455.33M | $549.69M | $498.88M | $473.13M | $413.94M | $583.58M | $537.98M | $456.88M | $327.22M | $419.63M | $346.31M | $343.88M | $337.86M | $378.23M | $331.37M |
| High Forecast | $796.78M | $729.31M | $693.13M | $619.80M | $1.18B | $727.93M | $649.75M | $779.71M | $715.06M | $640.30M | $587.09M | $661.35M | $588.19M | $560.96M | $468.85M | $546.40M | $619.86M | $559.72M | $473.13M | $496.72M | $700.30M | $537.98M | $456.88M | $392.67M | $419.63M | $346.31M | $343.88M | $405.43M | $378.23M | $331.37M |
| Low Forecast | $796.78M | $729.31M | $693.13M | $619.80M | $1.18B | $727.93M | $649.75M | $779.71M | $715.06M | $640.30M | $587.09M | $661.35M | $588.19M | $487.79M | $468.36M | $364.26M | $467.82M | $462.37M | $473.13M | $331.15M | $466.87M | $537.98M | $456.88M | $261.78M | $419.63M | $346.31M | $343.88M | $270.29M | $378.23M | $331.37M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.08% | 1.31% | 0.97% | 2.24% | 1.15% | 1.12% | 0.88% | 1.16% | 1.51% | 0.48% | 0.88% | 1.26% | 0.31% | 0.93% |
Williams Companies's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $455.33M, with a range of $364.26M to $546.40M. WMB's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -60.27% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $1.15B (Dec 23).
Williams Companies SG&A Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $146.00M | $161.00M | $176.00M | $159.00M | $163.00M | $160.00M | $154.00M | $169.00M | $152.00M | $114.00M | $123.00M | $112.00M | $114.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $197.42M | $193.38M | $189.43M | $185.56M | $183.43M | $184.31M | $173.39M | $187.66M | $175.76M | $169.70M | $158.71M | $166.83M | $159.21M | $151.37M | $147.36M | $184.53M | $158.62M | $157.88M | $159.68M | $167.75M | $158.56M | $173.99M | $147.26M | $132.61M | $143.33M | $125.22M | $124.02M | $97.55M | $112.33M | $105.78M |
| High Forecast | $197.42M | $193.38M | $189.43M | $185.56M | $183.43M | $184.31M | $173.39M | $187.66M | $175.76M | $169.70M | $158.71M | $166.83M | $159.21M | $159.94M | $147.36M | $221.43M | $171.12M | $184.01M | $159.68M | $201.30M | $190.27M | $173.99M | $147.26M | $159.13M | $143.33M | $125.22M | $124.02M | $117.06M | $112.33M | $105.78M |
| Low Forecast | $197.42M | $193.38M | $189.43M | $185.56M | $183.43M | $184.31M | $173.39M | $187.66M | $175.76M | $169.70M | $158.71M | $166.83M | $159.21M | $145.66M | $147.36M | $147.62M | $148.95M | $121.50M | $159.68M | $134.20M | $126.85M | $173.99M | $147.26M | $106.09M | $143.33M | $125.22M | $124.02M | $78.04M | $112.33M | $105.78M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.92% | 1.01% | 1.05% | 1.00% | 0.94% | 1.09% | 1.16% | 1.18% | 1.21% | 0.92% | 1.26% | 1.00% | 1.08% |
Williams Companies's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $158.62M, based on 3 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $148.95M to $171.12M. The forecast indicates a 8.64% rise compared to WMB last annual SG&A of $146.00M (Sep 23).
Williams Companies EPS Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.94 | - | - | $0.76 | $0.55 | $0.49 | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.52 | $0.14 | $0.25 | $0.35 | $0.09 | $0.25 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.65 | $0.60 | $0.57 | $0.51 | $0.96 | $0.60 | $0.53 | $0.64 | $0.59 | $0.52 | $0.48 | $0.54 | $0.48 | $0.42 | $0.38 | $0.49 | $0.45 | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.47 | $0.50 | $0.44 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.27 |
| High Forecast | $0.65 | $0.60 | $0.57 | $0.51 | $0.96 | $0.60 | $0.53 | $0.64 | $0.59 | $0.52 | $0.48 | $0.54 | $0.48 | $0.46 | $0.38 | $0.49 | $0.51 | $0.46 | $0.39 | $0.47 | $0.50 | $0.44 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.27 |
| Low Forecast | $0.65 | $0.60 | $0.57 | $0.51 | $0.96 | $0.60 | $0.53 | $0.64 | $0.59 | $0.52 | $0.48 | $0.54 | $0.48 | $0.40 | $0.38 | $0.49 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.39 | $0.47 | $0.50 | $0.44 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.27 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.09% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.62% | 1.10% | 1.11% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 1.51% | 0.49% | 0.89% | 1.19% | 0.27% | 0.92% |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Williams Companies's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.49, with a low estimate of $0.49 and a high estimate of $0.49. This represents a -48.20% decrease compared to WMB previous annual EPS of $0.94 (Dec 23).
Williams Companies Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENB | Enbridge | $40.83 | $44.17 | 8.18% | Hold |
| EPD | Enterprise Products Partners | $29.13 | $31.36 | 7.66% | Buy |
| ET | Energy Transfer LP | $16.51 | $16.40 | -0.67% | Buy |
| PAA | Plains All American Pipeline | $16.71 | $15.77 | -5.63% | Hold |
| KMI | Kinder Morgan | $24.49 | $22.30 | -8.94% | Buy |
| MPLX | MPLX LP | $44.32 | $39.09 | -11.80% | Buy |
| OKE | ONEOK | $95.64 | $83.14 | -13.07% | Buy |
| WMB | Williams Companies | $52.14 | $40.83 | -21.69% | Buy |
WMB Forecast FAQ
Is Williams Companies a good buy?
Yes, according to 11 Wall Street analysts, Williams Companies (WMB) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 6 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 54.55% of WMB's total ratings.
What is WMB's price target?
Williams Companies (WMB) average price target is $40.83 with a range of $28 to $55, implying a -21.69% from its last price of $52.14. The data is based on 11 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Williams Companies stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for WMB stock, the company can go down by -21.69% (from the last price of $52.14 to the average price target of $40.83), up by 5.49% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -46.30% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Williams Companies stock reach $80?
WMB's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $40.83 does not support the claim that Williams Companies can reach $80 in the near future.
What is Williams Companies's current price target trend?
2 Wall Street analysts forecast a $55 price target for Williams Companies (WMB) this month, up 5.49% from its last price of $52.14. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target decreased by -5.47% and decreased by -13.31%, respectively.
What are Williams Companies's analysts' financial forecasts?
Williams Companies's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $12.15B (high $12.15B, low $12.15B), average EBITDA is $6.59B (high $6.59B, low $6.59B), average net income is $3.34B (high $3.34B, low $3.34B), average SG&A $728.78M (high $728.78M, low $728.78M), and average EPS is $2.73 (high $2.73, low $2.73). WMB's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $12.77B (high $12.77B, low $12.77B), average EBITDA is $6.92B (high $6.92B, low $6.92B), average net income is $2.84B (high $2.84B, low $2.84B), average SG&A $765.78M (high $765.78M, low $765.78M), and average EPS is $2.32 (high $2.32, low $2.32).
Did the WMB's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Williams Companies's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $10.91B, beating the average analysts forecast of $10.56B by 3.29%. Apple's EBITDA was $6.22B, beating the average prediction of $5.7B by 9.17%. The company's net income was $3.18B, beating the average estimation of $1.94B by 64.24%. Apple's SG&A was $665M, beating the average forecast of $643.93M by 3.27%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.6, beating the average prediction of $1.71 by 51.62%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), Williams Companies's revenue was $2.56B, missing the average analysts' forecast of $2.63B by -2.79%. The company's EBITDA was $1.35B, missing the average prediction of $1.43B by -5.32%. Williams Companies's net income was $654M, beating the average estimation of $498.88M by 31.09%. The company's SG&A was $146M, missing the average forecast of $157.88M by -7.53%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.0005, missing the average prediction of $0.408 by -99.88%