WMB
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The Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) closed at $75.54 as of 2026-05-01, trading 75.7% above its 200-week moving average of $43.00. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 68.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, WMB is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2265 weeks of data, WMB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 36 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WMB at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.1%.
With a market cap of $92.4 billion, WMB is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 18.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 7.2x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WMB would have grown to $4664, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.2% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming WMB as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -29.9% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WMB vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WMB Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying WMB when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -13.4% after 12 months (median -8.0%), compared to +2.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 22% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -17.5% vs +18.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WMB crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WMB has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +14.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1982 | Jan 1983 | 4 | 13.8% | +84.6% | +19650.6% |
| Mar 1986 | Mar 1986 | 1 | 3.7% | +53.4% | +11798.0% |
| Apr 1986 | May 1986 | 2 | 1.9% | +43.9% | +11372.2% |
| Jun 1986 | Nov 1986 | 23 | 25.4% | +57.1% | +11330.9% |
| Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 | 3 | 0.5% | +13.2% | +10566.6% |
| Nov 1987 | Jan 1988 | 8 | 18.4% | +31.0% | +10063.4% |
| Jan 1988 | Feb 1988 | 4 | 5.4% | +43.6% | +10017.4% |
| Jul 1990 | Feb 1991 | 32 | 18.4% | +23.3% | +7455.9% |
| May 1992 | Jul 1992 | 10 | 6.3% | +75.2% | +6704.7% |
| Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 | 1 | 0.3% | -19.8% | +705.2% |
| Aug 2001 | Nov 2004 | 171 | 96.7% | -90.8% | +645.3% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2010 | 114 | 61.5% | -28.3% | +739.8% |
| Nov 2015 | Jan 2018 | 112 | 63.5% | -5.5% | +288.7% |
| Jan 2018 | Jul 2018 | 28 | 22.8% | -14.0% | +265.7% |
| Sep 2018 | Feb 2019 | 23 | 22.1% | -11.0% | +302.8% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 5 | 7.6% | -6.1% | +354.9% |
| Sep 2019 | Feb 2021 | 71 | 51.9% | -10.5% | +344.1% |
| Average | 36 | — | +14.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WMB below its 200-week moving average?
No. The Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) is currently 75.7% above its 200-week moving average of $43.00. It would need to fall to $43.00 to cross below the line.
What is WMB's 200-week moving average price?
The Williams Companies Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $43.00 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WMB drops below its 200-week moving average?
WMB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 36 weeks on average.
Is WMB a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WMB as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 76 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 18.6%. Price-to-book is 7.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WMB compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in WMB would have grown to $4664, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 12.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. WMB has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WMB pay a dividend?
Yes. The Williams Companies Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 278.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01