Last dividend date: Jun 12, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.89%
Payout ratio: 89.5%
Williams Cos's last dividend of $0.525 per share was on Jun 12, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $2.05 per share, the stock yields 2.87%.
WMB dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Williams Cos Dividend yield
WMB has a dividend yield of 2.87% which is lower than the Energy sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 3.87%, Williams Cos's dividend yield is 26% lower. Historically WMB's dividend yield has averaged at 4.6% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
WMB Dividend history
Williams Cos has a history of paying dividends since 1991. Our records of WMB show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 5% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 19% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 11%.
Williams Cos Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.525 | 2.84% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.525 | 2.76% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.5 | 3.35% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.5 | 3.36% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.5 | 3.26% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5 | 3.36% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.475 | 3.49% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.475 | 4.16% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.475 | 4.53% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.475 | 5.06% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.448 | 5.12% |
| Sep 8, 2023 | $0.448 | 5.23% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | $0.448 | 5.74% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $0.448 | 5.96% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.425 | 5.17% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.425 | 5.27% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $0.425 | 4.69% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $0.425 | 5.09% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.41 | 6.16% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.41 | 6.75% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.41 | 5.85% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.41 | 6.74% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.4 | 7.27% |
| Sep 10, 2020 | $0.4 | 7.83% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | $0.4 | 8.59% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.4 | 11.59% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.38 | 6.71% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.38 | 6.09% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.38 | 5.23% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $0.38 | 5.2% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.34 | 5.7% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $0.34 | 4.63% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $0.34 | 4.85% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.34 | 4.57% |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.3 | 4.21% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.3 | 3.69% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.3 | 3.48% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.3 | 4.69% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.2 | 5.32% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.2 | 6.99% |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.64 | 11.57% |
| Mar 10, 2016 | $0.64 | 15.8% |
| Dec 9, 2015 | $0.64 | 8.47% |
| Sep 22, 2015 | $0.64 | 5.35% |
| Jun 10, 2015 | $0.59 | 4.83% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.58 | 4.62% |
Williams Cos dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WMB has a payout ratio of 89.5% which is higher than the Energy sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 67.2%, Williams Cos's payout ratio is 33% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WMB dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPD Enterprise Products Partners L P | 5.85% | $2.21 | 81.7% |
| WMB Williams Cos Inc | 2.89% | $2.05 | 89.5% |
| EQT EQT Corp | 1.23% | $0.65 | 15% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Williams Cos pay a dividend?
Yes, Williams Cos has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was WMB's last dividend?
Williams Cos's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 12, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.525 per share.
How much dividend does Williams Cos pay (per share)?
WMB's annualized dividend per share is $2.05.
What is Williams Cos's dividend yield?
Currently Williams Cos's dividend yield is 2.87%.
How often does Williams Cos pay dividends?
Williams Cos pays dividends quarterly.
What is Williams Cos's dividend payout ratio?
Williams Cos's dividend payout ratio is 89.5%.
Does Williams Cos pay a good dividend?
Williams Cos's dividend yield is less than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.