Williams Companies rises to record high after lifting 2026 profit foreacst

The Williams Companies

10/02/2026 14:50

Updates

** Shares of pipeline operator Williams Companies WMB.N rise as much as 5.49% to a record high of $71.58

** Co raises 2026 profit forecast as new pipeline and offshore projects drive growth and natural gas demand continues to rise

** Expects adj. profit per share of $2.20 to $2.38 vs. analysts' estimates of $2.28 per share - data compiled by LSEG

** Expects 2026 growth capital spending of $6.1 billion to $6.7 billion

** Posts Q4 adj. EPS of 55 cents vs. estimates of 57 cents

** Stock rose 11% in 2025

(Reporting by Dharna Bafna in Bengaluru)

((dharna.bafna@thomsonreuters.com))