Williams Companies Future Growth
Future criteria checks 2/6
Williams Companies is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 13.2% and 11.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 12.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 20.9% in 3 years.
Key information
13.2%
Earnings growth rate
12.89%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas earnings growth | 3.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.8% |
| Future return on equity | 20.88% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 14 Sep 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
The Williams Companies: A Tough Competitor Tackles The Northeast
Summary The Williams Companies, Inc. faces a recent court setback revoking a key environmental permit for its Northeast pipeline ambitions. WMB targets significant profit by supplying lower-priced natural gas to the energy-constrained Northeast. Momentum Midstream acquisition and Gulf export access drive continued growth. This company has multiple projects in the pipeline. Strong Q2 earnings growth and a premium valuation reflect WMB's robust execution. For as long as I can remember, much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic has had political and regulatory headwinds. This may be about to change as reality sets in. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 23
WMB: AI Power Demand And Momentum Deal Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have lifted the Williams Companies fair value estimate from $83.55 to $85.25, pointing to higher modeled revenue growth and profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and Street research that highlights the Momentum Midstream acquisition, AI driven power demand, and new Power Innovation projects as key supports for recent price target increases toward the $85 to $103 range. Analyst Commentary Street research on Williams Companies clusters around two main themes.
Narrative Update • Aug 09
WMB: Data Center Power Deals And Momentum Acquisition Will Shape Future Execution
Analysts lifted the fair value estimate for Williams Companies by about $1.50 to roughly $72.53, citing higher Street price targets tied to the Momentum Midstream acquisition, growing AI-related power demand, and new behind-the-meter power projects. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Williams Companies points to a generally constructive view on the stock, with price targets clustered in a relatively tight range and most firms maintaining positive ratings.Analysis Article • Aug 06
Results: The Williams Companies, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
As you might know, The Williams Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:WMB ) just kicked off its latest second-quarter results with...Narrative Update • Jul 16
WMB: Future Data Center Projects And Deals Will Test Execution Risk
The analyst price target for Williams Companies has been revised higher to $71.03 from $67.04, as analysts point to the Blackstone backed Power Innovation joint venture, increased balance sheet flexibility, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple as key supports for the new valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Williams Companies highlights a mix of optimism around the Power Innovation joint venture and more cautious views on how quickly that value may be reflected in the stock.Narrative Update • Jul 02
WMB: Future Gas Infrastructure Expansion Will Shape Returns After Momentum Deal
Analysts raised the Williams Companies fair value estimate from $80.07 to $83.55, reflecting a series of higher Street price targets in the $85 to $98 range and updated assumptions around margins, capital costs, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Street research on Williams Companies centers on how well the company can execute on its project backlog, maintain margins, and support its valuation after a series of price target changes across the analyst community.
Narrative Update • Jun 18
WMB: Future Gas And Power Projects Will Support Growing Cash Flow Visibility
The analyst price target for Williams Companies has moved higher to $98. The change is tied to updated assumptions around Q1 earnings strength in Transmission, Power, and Gulf operations, incremental Transco-related contributions, and what analysts describe as a well supported dividend profile.Narrative Update • Jun 04
WMB: Future Power And Gas Infrastructure Will Support Durable Cash Flow Visibility
Analysts have raised their average price target on Williams Companies to about $96.81 from $90.00, citing recent Q1 strength in transmission and Gulf assets, updated energy infrastructure models, and ongoing confidence in the company’s long dividend track record as key supports for the higher valuation range that now extends up to $98.00. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a broadly constructive view on Williams Companies, with a series of higher price targets clustered in the mid to upper US$80s and extending toward US$98.Narrative Update • May 19
WMB: Future Clean Energy Projects Will Face Valuation Risk From Execution
Analysts have raised the price target on Williams Companies by about $3 to $67. They cite updated models that reflect a higher fair value estimate, a slightly higher discount rate, more conservative revenue growth assumptions, and higher projected profit margins and P/E multiples.Narrative Update • May 05
WMB: Future Gas Assets And New Projects Will Shape Balanced Returns
The analyst fair value estimate for Williams Companies has increased by about $1 to $80.07, as analysts cite a series of price target hikes and upgrades across the Street that reference updated earnings models, stronger margin assumptions, and ongoing support for growth-focused spending. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a clear tilt toward more constructive views on Williams, with multiple firms lifting price targets and at least one high profile upgrade.Narrative Update • Apr 21
WMB: Future Clean Energy Expansion Will Face Persistent Execution Risk Concerns
The updated fair value estimate for Williams Companies rises from $56.99 to $64.46 as analysts incorporate revised Street price targets, expectations for higher revenue growth, and a higher future P/E multiple, partially offset by lower projected profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Williams Companies has leaned constructive, with several firms lifting price targets and, in some cases, upgrading ratings.Narrative Update • Apr 06
WMB: Future Capex And Gas Assets Will Shape Balanced Long Term Returns
The analyst price target for Williams Companies has moved higher, with the model fair value estimate shifting from $76.75 to $78.79 as analysts factor in updated growth capex expectations, revised EBITDA outlooks, and a series of recent target hikes and upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Williams Companies has been tilted toward higher price targets and more constructive ratings, with many firms updating models around growth capex plans, EBITDA outlooks, and new project optionality.Narrative Update • Mar 23
WMB: Future Gas Infrastructure Investments Will Support Long Term EBITDA Visibility
Analysts have raised the Williams Companies fair value estimate to $90.00 from $89.00, citing a series of upward price target revisions and more constructive views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E support across recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Williams Companies have leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and, in one case, adding the stock to a high-conviction idea list.Narrative Update • Mar 09
WMB: Power Expansion And Gas Assets Will Shape Balanced Long Term Returns
The analyst fair value estimate for Williams Companies has been raised from $68.22 to $76.75, reflecting higher Street price targets in the $71 to $90 range as analysts incorporate updated models, growth capex plans and expectations for continued EBITDA strength. Analyst Commentary Street research on Williams Companies has clustered around higher price targets and generally constructive views, with most of the recent updates tied to refreshed models, growth capex plans and EBITDA expectations through and beyond 2030.Narrative Update • Feb 23
WMB: Future Data Center Demand Will Support Long Term EBITDA Visibility
Analysts have lifted their average fair value estimate for Williams Companies by about $8 to $89, reflecting a series of higher price targets across the Street and updated models following the Q4 report and recent analyst day. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been revising their Williams models following the Q4 update and analyst day, and the result has been a series of higher price targets and rating changes.Narrative Update • Feb 09
WMB: Future Clean Energy Expansion Will Face Heightened Execution Risk
Narrative Update Overview The analyst price target for Williams Companies has been lifted from US$56.36 to about US$56.99, with analysts pointing to refreshed modeling, higher price targets from several firms, and increased confidence in the company’s power generation offerings as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a cluster of higher price targets for Williams Companies, with several firms refreshing their models and highlighting the company’s power generation offerings.Analysis Article • Jan 31
Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.525
The board of The Williams Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:WMB ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 5.0% on...Narrative Update • Jan 25
WMB: Future Clean Energy Projects Will Face Heightened Execution And Policy Risks
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their implied fair value for Williams Companies to about $56.36 from roughly $54.55, citing updated assumptions for higher revenue growth, a different profit margin profile, and a slightly lower forward P/E multiple supported by recent price target increases from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Williams Companies has centered on adjustments to price targets and refreshed models, with several firms updating their views following management meetings and ahead of upcoming events such as analyst day.Narrative Update • Jan 11
WMB: Power Generation Expansion Will Guide Returns Over The Next Cycle
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Williams to about $68.22 from $67.70 as they incorporate updated revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with recent price target increases supported by growing confidence in the company’s power generation offerings. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Williams Companies points to a slightly higher fair value range, with price targets cited around the low US$70s.Narrative Update • Dec 27
WMB: Future Data Center Demand Will Drive Long Term EBITDA Expansion
Williams Companies' analyst price target has been raised from $74.00 to about $80.91, as analysts point to a roll-forward of models, stronger long term EBITDA growth prospects, and incremental project driven base business expansion supporting higher valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been lifting their price targets on Williams in response to improving long term fundamentals and a more constructive outlook for earnings growth.Narrative Update • Dec 13
WMB: Future Data Center And LNG Projects Will Drive Balanced Risk Reward
Analysts have raised their price targets for Williams Companies, which has driven our fair value estimate higher to about $54.55 from roughly $49.47. They highlight accelerating long term EBITDA growth, incremental project contributions, and increasing confidence that the company is well positioned to benefit from growing global natural gas infrastructure demand.Narrative Update • Nov 29
WMB: Upcoming Expansion Projects And Data Center Demand Will Guide Returns
Williams Companies’ analyst fair value price target has been revised upward from $67.46 to $67.70. Analysts cite improved profit margins and accelerating revenue growth, supported by positive sector outlooks and advancing infrastructure projects.Narrative Update • Nov 15
WMB: Future Data Center Projects And Regulatory Advances Will Shape Returns
The analyst price target for Williams Companies has increased from approximately $67.22 to $67.46. Analysts cite growing project contributions and expectations for sector-leading EBITDA growth as key catalysts for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 01
WMB: Expanding Infrastructure Will Capture Demand From Data Center Power Projects
Williams Companies' analyst price target has been modestly increased from $66.85 to $67.22. Analysts cite ongoing project contributions and sector-leading growth prospects as the basis for their upward revisions.Analysis Article • Oct 19
A Look At The Fair Value Of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)
Key Insights Williams Companies' estimated fair value is US$68.22 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...Narrative Update • Oct 17
Pipeline Network Expansions Will Drive LNG Export And Decarbonization Momentum
The analyst price target for Williams Companies has increased from $65.41 to $66.85. Analysts cite ongoing business growth, anticipated positive estimate revisions, and strong infrastructure demand as primary drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Pipeline Network Expansions Will Drive LNG Export And Decarbonization Momentum
The analyst price target for Williams Companies has increased from $63.68 to $65.41, as analysts point to growing project contributions and expectations for sector-leading EBITDA growth, which are supporting the higher valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Williams Companies continues to highlight both optimistic outlooks and lingering areas of caution.Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2028 | 16,196 | 3,889 | 1,821 | 8,942 | 5 |
| 12/31/2027 | 13,841 | 3,488 | -759 | 7,774 | 7 |
| 12/31/2026 | 12,223 | 3,176 | -1,712 | 6,536 | 7 |
| 6/30/2026 | 12,323 | 3,070 | -174 | 5,994 | N/A |
| 3/31/2026 | 12,109 | 2,789 | 722 | 6,068 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 11,830 | 2,615 | 899 | 5,898 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 11,582 | 2,367 | 1,722 | 5,540 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 11,363 | 2,426 | 1,792 | 5,344 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 11,083 | 2,281 | 2,027 | 5,173 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 10,753 | 2,222 | 2,296 | 4,974 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 10,366 | 2,883 | 3,002 | 5,569 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 10,253 | 2,832 | 3,019 | 5,560 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 10,156 | 2,978 | 3,099 | 5,658 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 9,951 | 3,273 | 3,371 | 5,938 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 10,304 | 2,795 | 2,649 | 5,344 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 10,774 | 2,740 | 2,758 | 5,600 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 11,209 | 2,593 | 2,783 | 5,321 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 11,352 | 2,046 | 2,606 | 4,889 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 11,490 | 1,999 | 3,053 | 4,809 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 11,351 | 1,564 | 2,979 | 4,153 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 10,845 | 1,468 | 2,829 | 4,112 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 10,775 | 1,514 | 2,698 | 3,945 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 9,904 | 1,008 | 2,656 | 3,920 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 8,975 | 1,152 | 2,202 | 3,538 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 8,459 | 1,151 | 2,397 | 3,624 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 7,724 | 208 | 2,221 | 3,496 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 7,738 | 231 | 1,993 | 3,373 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 7,800 | 143 | 1,935 | 3,779 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 8,060 | 150 | N/A | 3,705 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 8,199 | 862 | N/A | 3,693 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 8,298 | 152 | N/A | 3,664 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 8,602 | 61 | N/A | 3,552 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 8,652 | -114 | N/A | 3,374 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 8,686 | -156 | N/A | 3,293 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 8,710 | 2,103 | N/A | 3,189 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 8,298 | 2,007 | N/A | 3,148 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 8,131 | 1,953 | N/A | 3,056 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 8,031 | 2,174 | N/A | 3,089 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 8,001 | 472 | N/A | 3,814 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 8,015 | 500 | N/A | 3,737 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 7,827 | 14 | N/A | 3,624 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 7,499 | -424 | N/A | 4,155 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 7,307 | -1,124 | N/A | 2,689 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 7,201 | -1,225 | N/A | 2,664 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 7,304 | -706 | N/A | 2,792 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 7,360 | -571 | N/A | 2,708 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 7,495 | 337 | N/A | 3,097 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: WMB's forecast earnings growth (13.2% per year) is above the savings rate (3.7%).
Earnings vs Market: WMB's earnings (13.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (17.1% per year).
High Growth Earnings: WMB's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: WMB's revenue (11.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: WMB's revenue (11.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: WMB's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (20.9%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/15 09:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
The Williams Companies, Inc. is covered by 41 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| Richard Gross | Barclays |
| Theresa Chen | Barclays |