Momentum traders see WMB stock price as a low-beta play within energy, with predictable cash flows enhancing portfolio stability amid rate uncertainties. For the time being, a measured yet steady approach appears reasonable. Attention may be better directed toward companies with solid fundamentals and the resilience to handle near-term market fluctuations. Williams Companies ( NYSE:WMB - Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 5th. The pipeline company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.05. Williams Companies had a return on equity of 15.95% and a net margin of 21.18%. The firm had revenue of $3.05 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.90 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.59 EPS. The business's revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Williams Companies, Inc. will post 2.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Industry tailwinds remain supportive.
