Williams Companies's last quarterly dividend of $0.448 per share was on Mar 10, 2023 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.72 per share, the stock yields 6.02%. The latest WMB payout of $0.448 marks a dividend growth of 5%.
WMB has a dividend yield of 6.02% which is higher than the Energy sector average but lower than the industry average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 4.58%, Williams Companies's dividend yield is 31% higher. Historically WMB's dividend yield has averaged at 6.3% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
Williams Companies has a history of paying dividends since 1994. 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 4.1% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 11% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 17%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | $0.448 | normal |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 26, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 | $0.425 | normal |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | $0.425 | normal |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | $0.425 | normal |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | $0.425 | normal |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | Oct 26, 2021 | $0.41 | normal |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $0.41 | normal | |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 28, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 | $0.41 | normal |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Mar 29, 2021 | Jan 26, 2021 | $0.41 | normal |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 | $0.4 | normal |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 28, 2020 | Jul 29, 2020 | $0.4 | normal |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | $0.4 | normal |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | Jan 28, 2020 | $0.4 | normal |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 | $0.38 | normal |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 | $0.38 | normal |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 24, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | $0.38 | normal |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Mar 25, 2019 | Feb 20, 2019 | $0.38 | normal |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Nov 8, 2018 | $0.34 | normal |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 24, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 | $0.34 | normal |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | May 10, 2018 | $0.34 | normal |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Mar 26, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 | $0.34 | normal |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Dec 26, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 | $0.3 | normal |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Sep 25, 2017 | Aug 17, 2017 | $0.3 | normal |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | $0.3 | normal |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 27, 2017 | Feb 21, 2017 | $0.3 | normal |
| Dec 7, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | $0.2 | normal |
| Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 26, 2016 | $0.2 | normal | |
| Jun 16, 2016 | Jun 27, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $0.64 | normal |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 28, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 | $0.64 | normal |
| Dec 9, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | Nov 19, 2015 | $0.64 | normal |
| Sep 22, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 11, 2015 | $0.64 | normal |
WMB has a payout ratio of 102.6% which is higher than the Energy sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 40.6%, Williams Companies's payout ratio is 153% higher.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPD Enterprise Products Partners Lp | 7.63% | $1.91 | 76.2% |
| WMB Williams Companies Inc | 6.09% | $1.72 | 102.6% |
Yes, Williams Companies has been paying dividends for the last 29 years.
Currently WMB's next dividend date is unknown, however based on the recent dividend frequency we project that it will likely be in June 2023.
Williams Companies's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 10, 2023. The dividend amount was $0.448 per share.
WMB's annualized dividend per share is $1.72.
Currently Williams Companies's dividend yield is 6.02%.
Williams Companies pays dividends quarterly.
Williams Companies's dividend payout ratio is 102.6%.
Williams Companies's dividend yield is more than the Energy sector average.