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Larry C. Larsen, Executive Vice President & COO of Williams Companies Inc (NYSE:WMB), sold 4,500 shares of common stock on August 11, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The shares were sold at a price of $58.47, for a total transaction value of $263,115. Following the transaction, Larsen directly owns 77,612 shares of Williams Companies. The company stands out for its impressive 52-year track record of maintaining dividend payments, currently offering a 3.44% yield. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key insights about Williams Companies, along with comprehensive financial analysis in the Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Williams Companies reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, slightly missing its earnings per share (EPS) forecast but exceeding revenue expectations. The company’s EPS was $0.46, just below the $0.48 forecast, while revenue reached $2.78 billion, surpassing the projected $2.72 billion. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) recently raised its price target for Williams Companies to $70 from $67, maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock. This adjustment followed the company’s second-quarter results, which were perceived as underperforming due to high market expectations surrounding new project Final Investment Decisions (FIDs).
Additionally, Williams Companies’ CEO, Chad Zamarin, expressed optimism about the future of liquid natural gas (LNG) in the U.S. market. He projected that LNG could grow to represent over 25% of the U.S. gas market within the next decade, up from the current 15%. This outlook was shared during an interview on Bloomberg TV. These developments highlight the company’s strategic focus on LNG growth and its financial performance in the recent quarter.
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