WMB Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

WMB has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 2.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.12%
Payout Ratio 96.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.09%
Consistency Lifetime 93.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.67%
Payout FCF 271.6%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 66.97%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 25.2%
Total Return 5y: 289%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BWLP 2,400 M 15.8% 53.9%
TK 855 M 13.3% 55.3%
TRMD 2,623 M 13.1% 43.4%
LPG 1,425 M 8.85% 42.8%
INSW 3,616 M 10.2% 39.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SOBO 7,026 M 300% 100%
TK 855 M 106% 69.8%
TEN 1,191 M 82.1% 82.8%
EE 3,923 M 77.6% 100%
TRGP 51,487 M 75.0% 90.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation

WES
Western Midstream
 9.51% Yield
PAA
Plains All American
 8.83% Yield
PAGP
Plains GP Holdings
 8.31% Yield
HESM
Hess Midstream Partners
 8.15% Yield
INSW
International Seaways
 10.24% Yield
GTT
Gaztransport
 4.73% Yield

WMB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 2026-03-30 Quarterly 0.525 5% 0.71%
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-29 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.83%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-29 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.85%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.83%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.5 5.3% 0.89%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.87%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.06%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-24 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.17%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-25 Quarterly 0.475 6% 1.32%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-26 Quarterly 0.448 0% 1.26%
2023-09-08 2023-09-11 2023-09-25 Quarterly 0.448 0% 1.32%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-06-26 Quarterly 0.448 0% 1.44%
2023-03-10 2023-03-13 2023-03-27 Quarterly 0.448 5.4% 1.52%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2022-12-26 Quarterly 0.425 0% 1.26%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-26 Quarterly 0.425 0% 1.32%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-27 Quarterly 0.425 0% 1.15%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.425 3.7% 1.31%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-27 Quarterly 0.41 0% 1.51%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-09-27 Quarterly 0.41 0% 1.7%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-28 Quarterly 0.41 0% 1.46%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-29 Quarterly 0.41 2.5% N/A
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2020-12-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-09-10 2020-09-11 2020-09-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-06-29 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-30 Quarterly 0.4 5.3% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-24 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-25 Quarterly 0.38 11.8% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-24 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-25 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-26 Quarterly 0.34 13.3% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.3 50% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.2 -68.8% N/A
2016-06-16 2016-06-20 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2016-03-10 2016-03-14 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2015-09-22 2015-09-24 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.64 8.5% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.59 1.7% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.58 1.8% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2014-12-29 Quarterly 0.57 1.8% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.56 31.8% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.425 5.5% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.403 6.1% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A

WMB Dividend FAQ

Williams Companies (WMB) is a U.S.-based energy infrastructure firm that operates an extensive network of roughly 33,000 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines and associated storage, gathering, processing, and marketing assets across four segments: Transmission & Gulf of America, Northeast G&P, West, and Gas & NGL Marketing Services.

What is the Dividend Yield of WMB?

As of March 2026, WMB`s dividend yield is 4.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.03 USD by the current share price of 73.81.

Does WMB pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, WMB paid a dividend of 2.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.525 USD.

How often does WMB pay dividends?

WMB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WMB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.

WMB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WMB for the next payments are between 0.5 (-4.8%) and 0.535 (+1.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.80%.

Will WMB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Williams Companies (WMB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WMB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Williams Companies (WMB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WMB?

WMB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.09% per year.
Strong growth: WMB's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WMB?

WMB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.7%. If you bought WMB's shares at 18.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.7% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WMB?

WMB Payout Consistency is 93.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Williams Companies has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WMB have a good Dividend Yield?

WMB`s 4.12% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WMB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WMB is 96.4%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of WMB?

WMB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WMB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WMB's Outstanding Shares?

Williams Companies's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has WMB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 3, 2012 with a ratio of 10000:8152.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.23 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 205,854,000
1986 206,044,000 +0.09%
1987 227,610,000 +10.47%
1988 227,982,000 +0.16%
1989 242,500,000 +6.37%
1990 249,375,000 +2.84%
1991 244,000,000 -2.16%
1992 293,902,400 +20.45%
1993 316,250,000 +7.6%
1994 281,554,400 -10.97%
1995 319,687,500 +13.54%
1996 322,812,500 +0.98%
1997 411,875,000 +27.59%
1998 405,833,300 -1.47%
1999 448,105,000 +10.42%
2000 483,310,000 +7.86%
2001 521,240,000 +7.85%
2002 517,652,000 -0.69%
2003 525,752,000 +1.56%
2004 599,422,000 +14.01%
2005 607,073,000 +1.28%
2006 611,470,000 +0.72%
2007 598,627,000 -2.1%
2008 579,495,000 -3.2%
2009 584,000,000 +0.78%
2010 596,567,000 +2.15%
2011 600,520,000 +0.66%
2012 681,000,000 +13.4%
2013 683,552,000 +0.37%
2014 751,898,000 +10%
2015 749,902,000 -0.27%
2016 750,954,000 +0.14%
2017 829,607,000 +10.47%
2018 1,210,780,000 +45.95%
2019 1,213,019,000 +0.18%
2020 1,217,211,000 +0.35%
2021 1,217,979,000 +0.06%
2022 1,223,744,000 +0.47%
2023 1,222,831,600 -0.07%
2024 1,224,472,000 +0.13%
2025 1,222,000,000 -0.2%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-19 03:17