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Mary A. Hausman, the Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB), sold 8,896 shares of the company’s common stock on March 4, 2025. The shares were sold at a price of $57.50 each, totaling $511,520. Following this transaction, Hausman holds 22,339 shares of Williams Companies. The sale comes amid a strong performance period for WMB, with the stock delivering a 61.75% return over the past year and a notable 29.16% gain in the last six months, according to InvestingPro data. The company, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, operates in the natural gas transmission industry. With a market capitalization of $67.8 billion, Williams Companies has maintained dividend payments for 52 consecutive years, though InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value. For deeper insights into WMB’s valuation and 12 additional ProTips, explore the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Williams Companies has reported its fourth-quarter results for 2024, meeting analyst expectations and increasing its EBITDA guidance for 2025. The company has also successfully issued $1.5 billion in senior notes, comprising $1 billion of 5.600% Senior Notes due 2035 and $500 million of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2055, as part of its strategy to manage its capital structure. These notes were issued under the company’s existing shelf registration statement and will pay interest semi-annually starting September 2025. Analyst firms have shown confidence in Williams Companies, with Stifel raising its stock target to $62 and maintaining a Buy rating, while Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities increased its target to $63 with an Outperform rating. The company’s strategic positioning in the AI and data center sectors has been noted as a potential driver for future growth. Williams Companies has expressed confidence in surpassing its long-term growth guidance of 5-7%, supported by demand from sectors like power generation and liquefied natural gas. Additionally, RBC Capital Markets has included Williams Companies in its "Best Ideas" for the U.S. Midstream sector, setting a price target of $62 and recommending it as "Outperform." These developments highlight the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its market presence and financial performance.
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