WMB secures a $5.34 billion Blackstone-led investment to accelerate five Power Innovation projects while retaining control and boosting financial flexibility.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 09:16:04

WMB, AR and EXE face near-term gas-price pressure, but power demand and recovering LNG exports could support long-term opportunity.

zacks.com - 2026-07-13 09:46:05

U.S. pipeline operator ​Williams said on Monday ‌a consortium led by Blackstone will invest $5.34 billion for ​a 49% noncontrolling stake ​in five of its behind-the-meter ⁠power generation projects.

reuters.com - 2026-07-13 09:23:27

Kinder Morgan, MPLX and Williams offer fee-based midstream models, long-term contracts and lower exposure to volatile oil and gas prices.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 12:25:25

VDE targets broad energy giants with lower costs, while MLPX focuses on midstream infrastructure with higher payouts. Which strategy aligns with your portfolio?

fool.com - 2026-07-09 14:23:33

On July 07, 2026, Williams Companies Inc (WMB) shares rose 3.1% today, closing at $75.08. The stock has shown a 52-week range of $55.82 to $80.08, reflecting a

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-07 17:25:00

There are several macro trends that I have high conviction in. However, there are also several sectors that are positioned to benefit immensely from these macro trends that the market has recently sold off. I detail why I am bullish on these sectors and some high-yielding funds that are well-positioned to benefit.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-04 07:05:00

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lloyd W. “Billy” Helms, Jr. and Robb E. Turner as independent directors on the Board, effective July 1, 2026. Helms brings more than 40 years of energy industry experience, most recently serving as president of EOG Resources, Inc., one of the largest exploration and production companies in the United States. During his career working across multiple divisions at EOG, he held several sen.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-01 16:15:00

The Williams Companies and Brookfield Renewable are both reliable income plays.

fool.com - 2026-07-01 15:45:38

The energy infrastructure sector includes a range of different business models, from gathering systems at the wellhead to long-haul pipelines and export facilities. Comparing midstream companies without a standardized framework of midstream classifications can be difficult.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-30 07:59:45

Williams Companies (WMB) is reportedly moving closer to one of the largest acquisitions in its history as the natural gas pipeline operator is in advanced talks

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-29 14:42:00

WMB reportedly nears one of its biggest acquisitions, with a $5.5 billion Momentum Midstream deal aimed at expanding gas infrastructure.

zacks.com - 2026-06-29 11:56:11

Williams is in ​advanced talks ‌to acquire rival ​natural gas ​pipeline operator Momentum ⁠Midstream ​from private equity ​firm EnCap Flatrock Midstream for ​about $5.5 ​billion, Bloomberg News ‌reported ⁠on Sunday, citing people familiar ​with ​the ⁠matter.

reuters.com - 2026-06-28 14:58:12

KMI, MPLX and WMB look poised to withstand oil-price swings as fee-based contracts and pipeline assets support stable midstream revenues.

zacks.com - 2026-06-26 12:35:23

At 65 with $1.4 million, I want income that does not flinch when the Fed pivots. My sovereign income blueprint targets three companies that own physical networks the economy must pay to use: aerospace and defense, interstate natural gas pipelines, and global infrastructure.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-26 10:02:54

The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE) has had a volatile two months.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-22 09:17:29

Brookfield Renewable expects to grow its earnings at a rate of more than 10% annually through 2031. ExxonMobil expects to deliver double-digit annual earnings and cash flow growth through 2030.

fool.com - 2026-06-17 06:00:00

The Williams Companies is upgraded to strong buy, driven by robust project execution and a pivot into behind-the-meter power solutions for data centers. WMB targets a 9% contracted EBITDA CAGR through 2029, outpacing the sector average, with a $7.3B growth CapEx pipeline and long-term revenue visibility. Dividend growth is accelerating, supported by fee-based revenues and strong coverage; projections suggest a potential 4.5% yield by 2029.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-17 05:31:56

North American midstream energy companies play a critical shipping and handling role in the energy value chain, operating pipelines, storage terminals, export terminals, and facilities that process natural gas into a usable form.  Key Takeaways The midstream space generates highly stable, fee-based cash flows that insulate it from volatile oil and gas prices.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-15 09:34:43

KMI, MPLX and WMB look poised to gain as fee-based midstream models help them navigate energy-market volatility tied to Iran-war uncertainty.

zacks.com - 2026-06-12 11:45:18

The VanEck Energy Income ETF (NYSEARCA:EINC) pays a distribution yield in the 3.2% to 3.6% range while behaving like a commodity-leveraged equity fund, with shares up about 25% year to date and roughly 27% over the past year. That gap between yield and total return defines EINC: investors are buying midstream cash flow, but the... Dividend Safety Check: EINC and Energy Infrastructure Income

247wallst.com - 2026-06-09 10:00:30

I would allocate $10,000 across cyclical value stocks and AI infrastructure bottleneck plays for optimal risk-reward. Union Pacific and Carlisle Companies offer exposure to cyclical recovery, economic reshoring, and robust dividend growth. The Williams Companies and Freehold Royalties provide high-income and strategic leverage to AI-driven energy demand.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-07 07:30:00

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-05 18:19:56

The Williams Companies (WMB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

zacks.com - 2026-06-03 12:36:28

A side-by-side look at two sector funds reveals key differences in risk, income focus, and portfolio composition for energy-minded investors.

fool.com - 2026-06-03 11:07:39

The AI power conversation is dominated by nuclear restarts and small modular reactor headlines.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-03 07:04:00

Investors looking for stocks in the Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines sector might want to consider either Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (UGP) or Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB).

zacks.com - 2026-06-02 12:40:30

North American natural gas demand is poised for a historic increase driven by growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and the demand for power, which includes data centers. This backdrop is driving unprecedented opportunities for natural gas-focused midstream companies.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-02 07:22:04

At quarter end, Invesco Summit Fund's largest overweights were in industrials, energy and communication services. Within industrials and energy, AI related energy demand has continued to drive spending on electrical infrastructure and power generation. The largest underweight was consumer discretionary, reflecting higher inflation from the US/Israel war with Iran and potential AI related employment pressure.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-31 05:12:00

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI | KMI Price Prediction) and Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) just closed the books on record 2025 results, and both pipeline operators are pointing the same firehose of capital at LNG exports and data center power demand.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-29 13:04:27

KMI, MPLX and WMB may offer steadier, fee-based midstream cash flows as Iran-war turmoil whipsaws WTI, backed by long-term shipper contracts.

zacks.com - 2026-05-29 11:51:15

Midstream stocks continue to look like long-term buys.

fool.com - 2026-05-28 11:45:00

Most income investors default to broad dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for steady payout exposure. The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: SCHD) ended 2025 with $71.6 billion in net assets and a 0.06% expense ratio, but its yield, like that of many of its peers, is in the low-single-digit range. With the 10-year Treasury at... Why Natural Gas Stocks Still Yield More Than Most Dividend ETFs

247wallst.com - 2026-05-26 07:50:59

Amid ongoing uncertainty, investors seeking consistent income can consider adding dividend stocks to their portfolios.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-24 08:52:28

HF Sinclair and Williams Companies deliver above-average dividends and stable growth.

fool.com - 2026-05-23 10:45:00

Midstream companies are the "middlemen" of the energy sector and key to U.S. energy infrastructure.

investors.com - 2026-05-23 08:00:38

Williams is a pure play on the surging demand for natural gas-fired electricity.

fool.com - 2026-05-20 14:20:00

AI-driven power demand is creating a secular growth story for energy and power infrastructure, shifting market leadership from semiconductors to energy and metals. Williams Companies, EQT Corp., Vistra Corp., and NextEra Energy are positioned at critical points in the AI power supply chain. WMB and EQT benefit from rising natural gas demand; VST leverages wholesale power pricing and Texas data center growth; NEE offers regulated utility dividend growth and data center partnerships.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-20 07:30:00

EPD's $5.3B project pipeline and rising global LPG demand position the partnership to expand hydrocarbon transport and export capacity.

zacks.com - 2026-05-19 13:41:08

Midstream players will secure additional cashflows from rising clean energy demand from data centers, which brightens the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry. Some of the frontrunners in the industry are ENB, KMI and WMB.

zacks.com - 2026-05-18 12:41:26

Chevron, Williams, and Brookfield Renewable are all reliable long-term energy plays.

fool.com - 2026-05-16 07:05:00

Investors interested in Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines stocks are likely familiar with Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (UGP) and Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB).

zacks.com - 2026-05-14 12:41:04

On May 12, 2026, Williams Companies Inc (WMB) shares rose 3.9% to a current price of $74.73. This increase comes amidst a 52-week trading range of $55.82 to $77

gurufocus.com - 2026-05-12 18:58:00

On May 11, 2026, Williams Companies Inc (WMB) shares rose 3.1% today, closing at $74.18. The stock has seen a 52-week range of $55.82 to $77.41, reflecting a so

gurufocus.com - 2026-05-11 18:19:00

WMB beats Q1 earnings estimates as EBITDA rises 13.3% YoY despite lower revenues from commodity contracts.

zacks.com - 2026-05-11 11:21:16

The Williams Companies delivered strong Q1 2026 earnings growth, with adjusted EBITDA up 13.3% and net income up 25.2% year-over-year. WMB's growth is driven by increasing natural gas volumes, major pipeline expansions, and long-term contracts ensuring returns on capital investments. Despite robust fundamentals and reliable dividend growth, WMB trades at a premium 30.66x forward P/E, notably above midstream peers.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-09 08:06:31

Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB | WMB Price Prediction) has quietly become one of the best-performing large-cap energy infrastructure names of the past year, riding a wave of natural gas demand from AI data centers, LNG exports, and coal-to-gas switching.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-06 16:19:03

Williams Company Inc. NYSE: WMB moved up a modest 1% after delivering mixed headline numbers in its Q1 2026 earnings report. The company delivered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 73 cents, easily beating expectations of 63 cents.

marketbeat.com - 2026-05-06 14:55:14

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-05 14:31:27

Key Takeaways Williams (WMB) has 13 pipeline projects underway with a robust backlog of additional opportunities. Growing natural gas demand should benefit the full value chain of WMB's assets, from gathering and processing to large natural gas pipeline systems.

etftrends.com - 2026-05-05 07:39:55