Does Williams Pay Dividends?
The Williams Companies, Inc. · WMB · updated
Key facts: Williams dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Williams (WMB) pays a dividend of $0.53 per share every quarter, $2.10 a year, a 3.09% yield at its share price of $66.21.
- Williams (WMB) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from Williams (WMB), $0.53 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 11, 2026 and is paid on Dec 28, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 10, 2026.
- Williams (WMB) has paid a dividend since at least 1982; SmarterDividends' records hold 180 of its dividend payments.
- Williams (WMB) has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Williams (WMB), 5.0% to $0.53 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
- At $2.10 a year per share, 100 shares of WMB pay $210.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Williams (WMB) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 82% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Williams Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-williams-pay-dividends
How much does Williams pay?
Williams (WMB) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.53 per share. That is $2.10 per share a year, a 3.09% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $210.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $309.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the WMB dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.53 | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.53 | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.53 | +5.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.50 | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.50 | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.50 | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.50 | +5.3% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.48 | — |
When does Williams pay dividends?
Williams (WMB) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 11, 2026 and is paid on Dec 28, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The WMB ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Williams's dividend history
Williams (WMB) has paid a dividend since at least 1982, and SmarterDividends' records hold 180 payments. It has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 5.0%, went ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2016, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full WMB dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Williams pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Williams (WMB) pays a dividend of $0.53 per share every quarter, $2.10 a year, a 3.09% yield at its share price of $66.21.
How much is Williams's dividend?
Williams (WMB) pays $0.53 per share each payment, $2.10 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.08 per share in total.
How often does Williams pay dividends?
Williams (WMB) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Williams's next dividend?
The next dividend from Williams (WMB), $0.53 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 11, 2026 and is paid on Dec 28, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 10, 2026.
What is Williams's dividend yield?
3.09% as of Nov 5, 2026: $2.10 a year in dividends divided by the $66.21 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of WMB pay?
About $210.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $52.50, at Williams's current dividend rate.
Has Williams ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Williams's annual dividend, most recently in 2016. It has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years since.
How long has Williams paid dividends?
Since at least 1982, the start of Williams's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 180 payments.
When do I need to buy WMB to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Dec 10, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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