Summary of The Williams Companies, Inc. Conference Call Company Overview - The Williams Companies, Inc. is a natural gas-focused company handling approximately one-third of the nation's natural gas [3][4] - The company has maintained a natural gas strategy for over ten years, divesting from non-core assets [3] Industry Context - Natural gas is highlighted as a lower-cost fuel, being six times cheaper than crude oil and producing over half the emissions of refined products [4] - The U.S. is experiencing continued growth in industrial loads supported by strong fundamentals in the natural gas sector [4] Financial Performance - The company reported an 8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in adjusted EBITDA from 2018 to 2023 [7] - Earnings per share (EPS) grew at a rate of 19%, with dividends increasing at a 6% CAGR [7] - The company has consistently exceeded Wall Street consensus estimates for 34 consecutive quarters [7][8] Growth Projections - Williams anticipates a growth rate of 5% to 7% moving forward, supported by fully contracted business and a strong pipeline of projects [6][27] - The company has 11.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of new contracted business in the pipeline [9][10] Key Projects - The Southeast Supply Enhancement (SESE) project is expected to be a significant earnings addition, with a projected investment of approximately $1.5 billion [13] - The company is focused on projects that are fully contracted for 20 years, ensuring predictable revenue streams [14] Market Dynamics - S&P forecasts a tenfold increase in electricity growth this decade compared to the previous one, which will drive demand for natural gas [16] - The company is also seeing increased demand from data centers and AI projects, with several major projects underway in Virginia, Texas, and Wyoming [22][26] Renewable Energy Integration - The growth of renewable energy sources is expected to increase the demand for natural gas as a backup for intermittent resources [17][20] - The company is strategically positioned with storage capabilities to support LNG exports and renewable energy integration [18] Regulatory Environment - The company emphasizes the need for permitting reform to keep pace with energy demand, regardless of the political administration [30][31] - The Supreme Court's involvement in the NEPA review process is viewed positively for long-term permitting improvements [30] Cost and Supply Chain Considerations - Challenges are anticipated in the supply chain for electric components, particularly transformers, while pipeline laying labor remains stable [33][34] - The company is cautious about the impact of rising costs on project execution but remains focused on maintaining reliability in natural gas supply [33] M&A Strategy - Williams is focused on bolt-on transactions, particularly in storage and transmission, but is cautious about competing investments [38][39] - The company recently filed for a $400 million annual cost of service increase related to emission reduction projects [39] Conclusion - The Williams Companies, Inc. is well-positioned for future growth in the natural gas sector, with a strong pipeline of projects and a commitment to low-emission operations [27][28]

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) . Shares have added about 6.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is The Williams Companies due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Williams Q2 Earnings Bea ...

With the demand for data processing increasing due to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, data centers are facing unprecedented energy challenges. Natural gas is emerging as a pivotal solution in the power strategies of these facilities, offering the reliability, scalability and economic viability needed to support continuous and intensive data processing operations.Integrating natural gas with renewable energy sources allows data centers to balance sustainability goals with op ...

TimArbaevIntroduction "What about WMB?" This is a question I get a lot when covering midstream companies. Since the pandemic, we have discussed many midstream opportunities, as I have become a huge fan of the industry - especially because of its potential to deliver both income and growth. Before the pandemic, most midstream companies were money-losing corporations unloved by investors and pressured by extreme commodity price volatility. Back then, there was truly not a good reason to buy midstream oper ...

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents. The Transmission & Gulf of Mexico and West segments delivered strong year-over-year results, leading to the outperformance. The bottom line also marginally increased from the year-ago period’s level of 42 cents per share despite the weak year-over-year performance of the Northeast G&P Segment.Williams’ revenues of $2.3 billion missed the Zacks Consensu ...

Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2024 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Danilo Juvane - VP, IR Alan Armstrong - President, CEO & Director John Porter - SVP & CFO Micheal Dunn - EVP & COO Chad Zamarin - EVP, Corporate Strategic Development Lane Wilson - General Counsel Conference Call Participants Praneeth Satish - Wells Fargo Jeremy Tonet - JPMorgan Spiro Dounis - Citibank Manav Gupta - UBS Neal Dingmann - Truist Securities Zack Van Everen - TPH & Company Robert C ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 or ☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____________ to _____________ Commission file number 1-4174 THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 73-0569 ...

Exhibit 99.1 Williams (NYSE: WMB) One Williams Center Tulsa, OK 74172 800-Williams www.williams.com News Release DATE: Monday, August 5, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: INVESTOR CONTACTS: media@williams.com (800) 945-8723 Caroline Sardella (918) 230-9992 Danilo Juvane (918) 573-5075 Williams Delivers Strong Second-Quarter Results TULSA, Okla. – Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Financial results build on track record of year-over-year ...

The market expects Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected ...

In this articleWMBAlan Armstrong, chief executive officer of Williams Cos., speaks at the 2024 CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. F. Carter Smith | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe U.S. will fall behind in the artificial intelligence race if it does not embrace natural gas to help meet surging electricity demand from data centers, the CEO of one of the nation's largest pipeline operators told CNBC."The only way we're going to be able to keep up with the kind of ...