The Williams (WMB) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $2.08
- Forward yield
- 2.80%
- Payout ratio
- 91.4%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Williams pays a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of September 11, 2026 and was paid on September 28, 2026. Its last four payments add up to $2.09 per share, a yield of about 3.0% at a share price of $70.54.
The record shows a steady annual rhythm. Williams has raised its dividend once a year, each time with the payment that goes ex-dividend in March. The rate went from $0.41 to $0.43 in 2022, then to $0.45 in 2023, $0.48 in 2024, $0.50 in 2025 and $0.53 in 2026. Each raise was two or three cents, or roughly 4.2% to 6.7%. Since late 2021, the quarterly rate has grown about 29%. Payments by calendar year rose from $1.72 in 2022 to $1.80 in 2023, $1.92 in 2024 and $2.00 in 2025. The company has now increased its dividend for five consecutive years.
If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in mid-December 2026 and be paid in late December. The payment after that, in March 2027, is the one where past raises have appeared.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | $0.45 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | $0.45 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | $0.45 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.45 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 26, 2022 | $0.43 |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | $0.43 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $0.43 |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 | $0.43 |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | $0.41 |
Frequently asked questions
Does The Williams (WMB) pay a dividend?
Yes. The Williams pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.53 per share.
What is WMB's dividend yield?
The Williams paid $2.08 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.80% at the last price of $74.17. Click here to learn more
When is WMB's most recent ex-dividend date?
The Williams's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026, payable on Sep 28, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has WMB been raising its dividend?
Yes — The Williams has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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