Last dividend date: Jun 12, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.72%
Payout ratio: 89.5%
Williams Companies'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 2.74%.
WMB dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Williams Companies Dividend yield
WMB has a dividend yield of 2.74% which is lower than the Energy sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 3.9%, Williams Companies's dividend yield is 30% 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 Companies 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 24% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 15%.
Williams Companies 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 Companies 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 66.5%, Williams Companies's payout ratio is 35% 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 Lp | 5.92% | $2.19 | 81.1% |
| WMB Williams Companies Inc | 2.72% | $2.05 | 89.5% |
| EQT EQT Corp | 1.27% | $0.65 | 12.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Williams Companies pay a dividend?
Yes, Williams Companies has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was WMB's last dividend?
Williams Companies's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 12, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.525 per share.
How much dividend does Williams Companies pay (per share)?
WMB's annualized dividend per share is $2.05.
What is Williams Companies's dividend yield?
Currently Williams Companies's dividend yield is 2.74%.
How often does Williams Companies pay dividends?
Williams Companies pays dividends quarterly.
What is Williams Companies's dividend payout ratio?
Williams Companies's dividend payout ratio is 89.5%.
Does Williams Companies pay a good dividend?
Williams Companies's dividend yield is less than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.