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Williams Cos Inc
$71.02
▼ $0.63 (−0.88%) today
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Fundamentals
Market Cap
$87.6B
P/E Ratio
28.6
Dividend Yield
2.85%
Profit Margin
24.9%
Revenue (TTM)
$12.3B
EPS (TTM)
$2.51
52-Week Range
$55 – $79
Street Target
$85.38
About Williams Companies
Williams Cos Inc is a leading energy infrastructure company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a rich history dating back to 1908. It plays a crucial role in the United States energy sector by owning and operating an extensive network of 33,000 miles of pipelines. The company's operations span across various regions, including the Gulf Coast, Marcellus and Utica Shales, Rocky Mountains, and more, focusing on natural gas pipelines, storage facilities, and processing. It also engages in the marketing, trading, and transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids, supporting utilities, municipalities, and energy producers.
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