Williams Companies Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat

Core Insights - The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 55 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents due to a 10.3% year-over-year increase in costs and weak performance in several segments [1][2][11] - Revenues for the quarter reached $3.2 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $57 million and increasing from $2.7 billion in the same quarter last year, driven by higher service revenues and stronger product sales [3][11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $2 billion, reflecting a 14.5% year-over-year increase, with cash flow from operations rising 29.4% to $1.6 billion [4][11] Segment Analysis - Transmission, Power & Gulf: Adjusted EBITDA was $998 million, up 20.8% year-over-year, driven by stronger net rates and expansion projects, but slightly missed the consensus estimate of $1 billion [5] - Northeast G&P: This segment reported adjusted EBITDA of $508 million, a 1.8% increase from the previous year, but fell short of the consensus estimate of $514 million [6] - West: Adjusted EBITDA totaled $388 million, up 12.5% year-over-year, supported by new projects and higher throughput, but slightly decreased from the consensus estimate of $389 million [7] - Gas & NGL Marketing Services: Adjusted EBITDA was $42 million, up from $36 million year-over-year, exceeding the consensus estimate of $32.87 million [8] - Other: This segment posted adjusted EBITDA of $97 million, a 38.6% increase from $70 million in the prior year, slightly above the consensus estimate of $96 million [9] Financial Overview - Total costs and expenses for the quarter were $2 billion, a 10.3% increase from the previous year [10] - Capital expenditures amounted to $1 billion, with cash and cash equivalents at $63 million and long-term debt of $27.3 billion, resulting in a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 68.1% [10] - The company announced a 5% increase in its annual dividend to $2.10 per share for 2026, reflecting confidence in cash flow [12] 2026 Guidance - WMB expects adjusted EBITDA for 2026 to be between $8.05 billion and $8.35 billion, with growth capital spending projected at $6.1-$6.7 billion and maintenance capital expenditures of $850-$950 million [12] - The company anticipates net production of 180-220 million British thermal units per day of natural gas, 7-9 million barrels per day of oil, and 11-13 million barrels per day of natural gas liquids for 2026 [13] - Adjusted earnings per share for 2026 are projected to be between $2.20 and $2.38, with available funds from operations expected to be $6.085-$6.315 billion [13]