WMB · NYSE · STOCK
Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Analysis
$72.66
52W $56.19 – $80.08
55/100
$88.89B
28.8
0.66
Is WMB Bullish or Bearish?
Mixed.
Innellis AI committee rates Williams Companies (WMB) Watch with a composite score of 55/100
, based on 6 analysts with 50% agreement.
Last updated October 10, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Buy
- Requires a committee score of 60.0 — +4.91 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Reduce
- Requires the score to fall below 40.0 — -15.09 from today. The band boundary is 45.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The committee is genuinely divided. Growth Analyst sees a compelling case — eps growing 26.3% yoy. Portfolio Manager remains cautious — sector concentration is already high (hhi 2796.97). This disagreement is itself the signal — the setup is not clean in either direction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- ROE of 23.9% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
- Dividend yield of 2.8% pays you to wait — Value
- EPS growing 26.3% YoY — Growth
- Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
- MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum — Technical
Bear Case
- P/E of 28.9 is moderate-to-rich — Value
- Price-to-book of 5.7x prices in significant intangible value — Value
- Debt-to-equity of 2.29 adds balance-sheet risk to the value case — Value
- High leverage (debt-to-equity 2.29) amplifies downside in a stress scenario — Risk
- Current ratio of 0.53 is tight -- limited short-term liquidity cushion — Risk
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of October 10, 2026
Overall Committee Score
55/100
Agreement
50%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Contested
Sector Rank
Top 71%
of 93 Energy peers
Value Analyst
neutral
45
/ 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
+ ROE of 23.9% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation
− P/E of 28.9 is moderate-to-rich
Growth Analyst
bullish
70
/ 100 · High confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ EPS growing 26.3% YoY
Technical Analyst
neutral
58
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
Risk Analyst
bearish
32
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
Elevated risk from leverage, volatility, event exposure, or portfolio concentration -- size accordingly
− High leverage (debt-to-equity 2.29) amplifies downside in a stress scenario
Macro Analyst
bullish
65
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst
neutral
60
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow is mixed or quiet -- no strong signal either way right now
Portfolio Manager
bearish
30
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
The existing book itself argues for caution here, independent of how good this specific stock looks
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2796.97)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 55.1 to 55.1.
- New bearish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
Analyst-level changes:
- Value Analyst: +1 bearish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-10 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
64.1
Neutral
MACD Histogram
0.376
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Uptrend
Market Structure
Hh Hl
Support
$70.06
Resistance
$76.83
Bollinger %B
0.83
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$71.37
Above
EMA 21
$71.36
Above
EMA 50
$72.01
Above
EMA 200
$70.56
Above
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
53
Growth
77
Profitability
86
Financial Health
4
Cash Flow
15
Valuation
P/E Ratio
28.8×
P/B Ratio
6.74×
PEG Ratio
1.11
Dividend Yield
2.86%
52W High
$80.08
52W Low
$56.19
Quality & Growth
ROE
2044.2%
ROA
447.0%
Gross Margin
7359.1%
Operating Margin
4030.7%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
2.33
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 28.8 (moderate relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 6.7x; PEG ratio of 1.1 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 20.4%; Return on assets of 4.5%; Net margin of 25.2%; Gross margin of 73.6%; Current ratio of 0.48 (tight short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 2.33; Free cash flow per share is negative (-0.17); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 30.1%; EPS growth accelerating (-16.7% -> +11.7% QoQ); Average YoY EPS growth of 48.9%; Analyst estimates falling over recent quarters
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