WMB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WMB - Williams Companies Inc.
$77.72
0.03 (0.04%)
▲
5d:
+8.0%
30d:
+9.68%
90d:
+7.53%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 11, 2026
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Strength: 8.0/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WMB is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: WMB is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$87.92
Based on 6.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$54.59
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WMB is currently trading at $77.72, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $71.19 to $75.30. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 30.0) is in line with its historical norms (27.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.7% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WMB is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $78.24. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WMB has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WMB is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $78.24. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WMB has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$71.19 -
$75.30
Company Quality Score
64/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($81.94)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.7% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$71.19 -
$75.30
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$71.79
Resistance Level
$78.24
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 15, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
29.98
Wall Street Target
$81.94
(+5.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
9.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
25.0%
Profit Margin
23.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.7% premium
PE vs Historical
30.0 vs 27.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$79.82
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$81.97
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$84.19
(+8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 30→28)
PE COMPRESSION
$77.79
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 30.0, Growth: 8.6%)
$99.52
(+28%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.1, Growth: 8.6%)
$73.27
(-6%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.8, Growth: 8.6%)
$62.28
(-20%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (34x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (30x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 34.07 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.28
Bull Case
$97.18
(+25%)
Analyst growth 13.7%, PE expands to 37.5
Base Case
$88.35
(+14%)
Market implied 13.7%, PE stable at 34.1
Bear Case
$52.83
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 29.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
9
Sells
Net
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