WMB — The Williams Companies, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Energy sector| Metric | WMB | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.80% | 3.26% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 4.56% | 9.16% |
| Payout Ratio | 94.6% | 60.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 24 | 10 |
| 1Y Total Return | +24.3% | 30.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Energy sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.26%
3-Year Growth
5.57%
5-Year Growth
4.56%
10-Year Growth
-2.01%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 13, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.5250 | +5.00% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5000 | +5.26% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4750 | 0.00% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4750 | 0.00% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.4750 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.4750 | +6.15% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.4475 | 0.00% |
| Sep 8, 2023 | $0.4475 | 0.00% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | $0.4475 | 0.00% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $0.4475 | +5.29% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.4250 | 0.00% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.4250 | 0.00% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $0.4250 | 0.00% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $0.4250 | +3.66% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.4100 | 0.00% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.4100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.4100 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
94.6%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
275.9%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.57 | $421.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.45 | $478.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.53 | $485.00M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.60 | -$485.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Williams Companies, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 2.80%.
What is WMB's dividend yield?
WMB's current dividend yield is 2.80%. The annual dividend is $2.03.
When is WMB's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for WMB has not been announced yet.
How many years has The Williams Companies, Inc. increased its dividend?
The Williams Companies, Inc. has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.