# WMB stock returns, drawdowns and dividends

> WMB (Williams Companies, Inc. (The) Common Stock): 1-year total return +13.46%, price return +10.12%, max drawdown 14.40%, trailing yield 2.94%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/stock/wmb/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

Williams Companies, Inc. (The) Common Stock.

WMB gained 13.46% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+10.12% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 254.10% with dividends reinvested, or +27.45% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 14.40%, and it closed 11.16% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($79.40 on May 19, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $2.08 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.94%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -5.47% | -6.15% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | -2.86% | -3.55% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | -0.60% | -2.03% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +19.91% | +17.35% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +13.46% | +10.12% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +139.61% (+33.81%/yr) | +114.21% (+28.90%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +254.10% (+27.45%/yr) | +179.03% (+21.76%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +19.91% | +17.35% |
| 2025 | +14.89% | +11.07% |
| 2024 | +62.36% | +55.38% |
| 2023 | +11.96% | +5.87% |
| 2022 | +32.94% | +26.34% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 14.40% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 14.40% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 25.17% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $79.40 on 2026-05-19 (-11.16% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $56.51 to $79.40 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 25.17%, from 2022-06-07 to 2023-03-17, recovered on 2024-03-20 (369 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $2.08 per share in 4 payments, yield 2.94%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-11 ($0.53).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $1.57 | 3 |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.90 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.79 | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.70 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/