Williams Companies WMB has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.5% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.8%. Currently, Williams Companies has a market capitalization of $72.

Despite its lower yield and payout ratio compared to competitors, The Williams Companies remains a soft 'buy' due to its quality and potential for continued market outperformance.

Williams Companies Inc (WMB) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $59.14 which represents a decrease of $-0.04 or -0.07% from the prior close of $59.18. The stock opened at $59.07 and touched a low of $58.

Williams Companies is a midstream energy company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering, processing, and storage assets. In August 2018, the firm acquired the remaining 26% ownership of its limited partner, Williams Partners.

Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Williams Companies Inc (WMB) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $58.06 which represents a slight increase of $2.03 or 3.62% from the prior close of $56.03. The stock opened at $56.19 and touched a low of $56.

SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB – Free Report) by 7.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

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