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Data last updated: Oct 02, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 02, 2026): The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) pays a $2.08 annual dividend ($0.53 quarterly), yielding 3.00% at $69.22/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-11. 8 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 3.00%
Annual Dividend: $2.08 per share
Payout Ratio: 81.5%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-11
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Energy
Years of Dividend History: 45
The Williams Companies, Inc. operates one of the largest natural gas pipeline networks in the United States, anchored by the Transco and Northwest pipelines spanning roughly 30,000 miles of infrastructure. The Williams Companies, Inc. dividend currently yields 2.93%, paid quarterly at $0.5250 per share, with the next ex-dividend date on September 11, 2026. The trailing annual dividend rate stands at $2.0750 per share. WMB stock carries a beta of 0.618, making it a lower-volatility option within the energy sector for income-focused investors.
The Williams Companies, Inc. pays out 81.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That level is supported by the company's role as a fee-based infrastructure operator, moving natural gas through pipelines like Transco across the U.S. rather than producing commodities directly exposed to spot price swings. The Williams Companies, Inc. dividend safety faces its clearest pressure from that same elevated payout ratio, which leaves limited room to absorb earnings shortfalls without affecting the dividend.
The Williams Companies, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 9.9% per year from 2009 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.44 to $2.00 over that window (with 2026 a partial year, not yet complete). The largest annual increase in the window was 59.8% in 2011, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, reflecting that growth has not been linear.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +5.6% | $1.70 (2022) | $2.00 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +4.6% | $1.60 (2020) | $2.00 (2025) |
| 10-Year | -2.0% | $2.45 (2015) | $2.00 (2025) |
WMB fits dividend investors who want meaningful income from essential energy infrastructure without taking on high price volatility. The current yield of moderate (2-4%) at 2.93% sits above the 5-year average of 2.55%, meaning today's entry point offers a slightly richer income rate than the historical norm. Eight consecutive years of dividend increases show a clear upward direction, but the 81.5% payout ratio means the dividend consumes most of earnings. The Williams Companies, Inc. stock offers real income backed by pipeline infrastructure, with the trade-off being limited financial cushion if earnings compress.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | $0.5250 |
| 2026-06-12 | $0.5250 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.5250 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-09-12 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.5000 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.4750 |
| 2024-09-13 | $0.4750 |
| 2024-06-07 | $0.4750 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.5750 |
| 2025 | $2.0000 |
| 2024 | $1.9000 |
| 2023 | $1.7900 |
| 2022 | $1.7000 |
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