The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Williams Companies, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) has returned 21.95% so far this year and 25.78% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WMB has achieved an annualized return of 23.08%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1981, WMB's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.43%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Mar 2002 with a return of +53.8%, while the worst month was Jun 2002 at -57.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, WMB closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 29, 2002 with a return of +87.7%, while the worst single day was Jul 22, 2002 at -61.1%.

The Williams Companies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.05%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1982.

• This stock captured 129.29% of S&P 500 Index gains and 122.25% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WMB ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Williams Companies, Inc. provided a 2.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.03 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Williams Companies, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Williams Companies, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Williams Companies, Inc. was 98.03%, occurring on Jul 25, 2002. Recovery took 2431 trading sessions.

The current The Williams Companies, Inc. drawdown is 3.88%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Williams Companies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Williams Companies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.