The Williams Companies, Inc.

WMB · Energy

About The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)

The Williams Companies, Inc. is a Oil & Gas Midstream company operating in the Energy sector.

WMB trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Midstream

Key Statistics

Current Price
$73.60
Market Cap
$89.91B
52-Week High
$76.87
52-Week Low
$51.58
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Midstream

$1,000 Invested in The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)

1 Year
$1,275
+28%
3 Years
$2,947
+195%
5 Years
$3,988
+299%
10 Years
$7,751
+675%
Since IPO
$117,540
+11654%

How much would $1,000 invested in WMB be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in WMB 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) in 2025 would be worth $1,275 as of May 2026, representing a +27.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in WMB 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) in 2023 would be worth $2,947 as of May 2026, representing a +194.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in WMB 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) in 2021 would be worth $3,988 as of May 2026, representing a +298.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in WMB 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) in 2016 would be worth $7,751 as of May 2026, representing a +675.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in WMB at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) at IPO would be worth $117,540 as of May 2026, representing a +11654.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.50%
Positive Months
316
60% of 531
Negative Months
209
39% of 531
Data Period
44+ years
531 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Mar 2002 (+53.8%)
Best month on avg: April (+4.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jun 2002 (-57.0%)
Worst month on avg: June (-0.9%)

Over the past 44+ years (531 months), The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) has averaged a monthly return of +1.50% with a median return of +2.08%. The stock had 316 positive months (60%) and 209 negative months (39%). The best month in WMB's history was March 2002 with a +53.8% return, while the worst was June 2002 at -57.0%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and June the weakest (-0.9%).

WMB's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +156.2%, and the worst was 2002 at -134.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 45 years of trading history, The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) has delivered an average annual return of +21.77% with a median return of +21.35%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.16%. The stock posted gains in 35 years (78%) and losses in 10 years (22%).

WMB's best year was 2003 with a +265.94% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -88.94%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. WMB achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 30 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+21.77%
Best Year
2003 (+265.94%)
Worst Year
2002 (-88.94%)
Positive Years
35/45
Year Return Start End
2026 +23.32% $59.68 $73.60
2025 +14.91% $51.94 $59.68
2024 +62.35% $31.99 $51.94
2023 +11.86% $28.60 $31.99
2022 +32.83% $21.53 $28.60
2021 +38.36% $15.56 $21.53
2020 -8.20% $16.95 $15.56
2019 +14.18% $14.85 $16.95
2018 -23.88% $19.50 $14.85
2017 +2.02% $19.12 $19.50
2016 +31.18% $14.57 $19.12
2015 -39.14% $23.94 $14.57
2014 +21.35% $19.73 $23.94
2013 +22.78% $16.07 $19.73
2012 +26.46% $12.71 $16.07
2011 +37.17% $9.26 $12.71
2010 +20.07% $7.72 $9.26
2009 +49.81% $5.15 $7.72
2008 -58.82% $12.51 $5.15
2007 +38.74% $9.02 $12.51
2006 +14.41% $7.88 $9.02
2005 +43.97% $5.47 $7.88
2004 +66.88% $3.28 $5.47
2003 +265.94% $0.90 $3.28
2002 -88.94% $8.10 $0.90
2001 -28.91% $11.40 $8.10
2000 +32.50% $8.60 $11.40
1999 -0.48% $8.64 $8.60
1998 +11.61% $7.74 $8.64
1997 +55.55% $4.98 $7.74
1996 +31.75% $3.78 $4.98
1995 +80.23% $2.10 $3.78
1994 +6.25% $1.97 $2.10
1993 +28.04% $1.54 $1.97
1992 +6.93% $1.44 $1.54
1991 +54.61% $0.93 $1.44
1990 -29.68% $1.33 $0.93
1989 +31.77% $1.01 $1.33
1988 +36.88% $0.73 $1.01
1987 +5.44% $0.70 $0.73
1986 -16.98% $0.84 $0.70
1985 +4.92% $0.80 $0.84
1984 +12.79% $0.71 $0.80
1983 +70.47% $0.42 $0.71
1982 -33.54% $0.63 $0.42

Frequently Asked Questions: WMB

What sector is WMB in?

WMB operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry.

How has WMB performed historically?

Over 45 years of trading history, WMB has posted gains in 35 years (78% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +265.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in WMB?

You can invest in WMB through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WMB.

Last updated: 3/24/2026