By the end of today, December 26, 2023, Williams Companies WMB is set to deliver a dividend payout of $0.45 per share, equating to an annualized dividend yield of 5.14%. Shareholders who owned the stock prior to the ex-dividend date on December 07, 2023 will receive this payout.
Williams Companies Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-07 | 4 | $0.45 | 5.14% | 2023-10-24 | 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-26 |
| 2023-09-08 | 4 | $0.45 | 5.27% | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-11 | 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-06-09 | 4 | $0.45 | 5.9% | 2023-04-25 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-26 |
| 2023-03-10 | 4 | $0.45 | 5.77% | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-27 |
| 2022-12-08 | 4 | $0.42 | 5.47% | 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-26 |
| 2022-09-08 | 4 | $0.42 | 5.08% | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-26 |
| 2022-06-09 | 4 | $0.42 | 5.01% | 2022-04-26 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-27 |
| 2022-03-10 | 4 | $0.42 | 5.68% | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-28 |
| 2021-12-09 | 4 | $0.41 | 5.69% | 2021-10-26 | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-27 |
| 2021-09-09 | 4 | $0.41 | 6.49% | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-27 |
| 2021-06-10 | 4 | $0.41 | 6.84% | 2021-04-27 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-28 |
| 2021-03-11 | 4 | $0.41 | 7.57% | 2021-01-26 | 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-29 |
Williams Companies's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with TORM TRMD having the highest annualized dividend yield at 18.15%.
Analyzing Williams Companies Financial Health
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share
During the period of 2019 to 2022, the company experienced a notable growth in its dividend per share. The dividend per share increased from $1.52 to $1.70, reflecting the company's focus on providing greater returns to its shareholders.
YoY Earnings Growth For Williams Companies
The earnings chart above shows that from 2019 to 2022, Williams Companies has experienced an increase in their earnings from $0.93 per share to $1.68 per share. This positive earnings trend is promising for income-seeking investors as it suggests that the company has more potential to increase its cash dividend payout if the trend continues.
Recap
This article delves into the recent dividend payout of Williams Companies and its implications for shareholders. Presently, the company is distributing a dividend of $0.45 per share, leading to an annualized dividend yield of 5.14%.
Williams Companies's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with TORM having the highest annualized dividend yield at 18.15%.
The increase in both dividend per share and earnings per share from 2019 to 2022 for Williams Companies indicates a positive financial trend, suggesting their capacity to continue distributing profits to shareholders.
It is essential for investors to closely track the company's performance in the coming quarters to remain updated regarding any alterations in financials or dividend disbursements.
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