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Investing.com - Stifel has reiterated its Buy rating on Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) while maintaining a $63.00 price target on the natural gas infrastructure company. According to InvestingPro data, WMB currently trades at $58.50, with a market capitalization of $71.5 billion and a P/E ratio of 31.22, suggesting premium valuation levels.
The research firm updated its financial estimates for Williams Companies, primarily affecting second-quarter 2025 projections. The changes specifically impact the West and Exploration & Production (E&P) segments of the company’s operations.
Stifel noted that its model adjustments account for commodity and expense benefits that occurred in the first quarter of 2025 but are not expected to continue into the second quarter.
Despite these quarterly adjustments, Stifel’s 2026 estimates for Williams Companies remain "essentially unchanged." The firm uses these 2026 projections as the basis for deriving its $63 price target.
The Buy rating on Williams Companies stock continues to reflect Stifel’s positive outlook on the company’s long-term performance in the natural gas infrastructure sector.
In other recent news, Williams Companies has been the subject of various analyst actions and strategic updates. Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) has adjusted its price target for Williams Companies to $60, maintaining a Sector Perform rating, while noting that the company’s guidance for the upcoming quarter has been lowered due to several factors, including commodity price impacts and operational challenges. However, the full-year 2025 guidance remains on track. TD Cowen initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $67 price target, emphasizing Williams Companies’ strategic positioning to benefit from growing U.S. natural gas demand, particularly through its Transco asset. Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) reaffirmed its Outperform rating with a $67 target, highlighting the potential positive impact of recent Senate budget bill provisions on Williams’ cash flow. UBS reiterated a Buy rating with a $74 target, while adjusting its second-quarter 2025 EBITDA estimates due to expected changes in contributions from various segments. Wolfe Research upgraded the stock from Underperform to Peerperform, citing a growth inflection that supports a premium valuation. These developments underscore a focus on Williams Companies’ growth potential and strategic positioning in the energy sector.
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