WMB Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield
WMB has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 2.05 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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WMB Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.525 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.525 | +5% | 0.72% |
| 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% |
WMB Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, WMB's dividend yield is 3.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.05 USD by the current share price of 74.73.
As of July 2026, WMB paid a dividend of 2.05 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-12 and the payout was 0.525 USD.
WMB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WMB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-12.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WMB for the next payments are between 0.521 (-0.8%) and 0.549 (+4.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.86%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Williams Companies (WMB) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Williams Companies (WMB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WMB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.44% per year. Strong growth: WMB's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WMB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.4%. If you bought WMB's shares at 19.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.05 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.4% of your original purchase price.
WMB Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
WMB's 3.13% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WMB is 91.9%. 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.
WMB's Overall Dividend Rating is 65.96%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WMB Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-17 02:36 UTC