WMB Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with WMB's current 2.80% yield and 4.0% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.80%
Annual Dividend: $2.05 per share
Share Price: $73.14
Payout Ratio: 87.1%
WMB DRIP Calculator
Model WMB dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 4.0% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in WMB 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in WMB on 2016-06-30 would be worth $6,244.12 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 524.4%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $4,403.37 (340.3% return). Reinvesting dividends added $1,840.75 in extra value.
Starting share price: $21.63 — Current share price: $77.92
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WMB's current dividend yield?
- WMB (The Williams Companies, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.80%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $280 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much WMB do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from WMB at its current yield of 2.80%, you would need approximately $428,571 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does WMB pay monthly dividends?
- No, WMB pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is WMB's dividend safe?
- WMB's payout ratio is 87.1%, which is elevated. Monitor earnings closely, as high payout ratios can indicate less flexibility for dividend growth or sustainability during downturns.
- What is WMB's dividend growth rate?
- WMB's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.0% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in WMB 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in WMB on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $6,244.12 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 524.4% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $4,403.37 — meaning DRIP added $1,840.75 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the WMB dividend page.