Williams Companies (WMB) Stock Buyback History
TTM buyback yield N/A.
TTM buyback yield
N/A
Shareholder yield (TTM)
N/A
5Y share count change
0.5%
TTM buyback spend
N/A
SBC coverage (TTM)
0.00x
YoY change in spend
N/A
5Y CAGR of spend
N/A
Peak year (2007)
$526.00M
Cumulative spend
$2.24B
TTM metrics calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending (reported ).
Key takeaways
- Diluted share count is roughly flat (0.5%) over the last ~5 fiscal years — buybacks are offsetting dilution but not shrinking the float.
Buyback context per fiscal year
Annual repurchases alongside stock-based compensation, diluted share count and the year-over-year change — useful for SBC-coverage and dilution-offset reading at a glance.
| Year | Buybacks | SBC | Net | Shares (dil.) | YoY shares | Buyback yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 1.22B | -0.2% | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $99.00M | −$99.00M | 1.22B | 0.0% | — |
| 2023 | $130.00M | $77.00M | $53.00M | 1.22B | 0.0% | 0.31% |
| 2022 | $9.00M | $73.00M | −$64.00M | 1.22B | 0.4% | 0.02% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $81.00M | −$81.00M | 1.22B | 0.3% | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $52.00M | −$52.00M | 1.22B | 0.1% | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $57.00M | −$57.00M | 1.21B | 24.7% | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $55.00M | −$55.00M | 0.97B | 17.5% | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $78.00M | −$78.00M | 0.83B | 10.4% | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $73.00M | −$73.00M | 0.75B | 0.2% | — |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $82.00M | −$82.00M | 0.75B | 0.3% | — |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $53.00M | −$53.00M | 0.75B | 8.7% | — |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $37.00M | −$37.00M | 0.69B | 0.9% | — |
| 2012 | $0.00 | $36.00M | −$36.00M | 0.68B | 13.8% | — |
| 2011 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.60B | 2.3% | — |
| 2010 | $0.00 | $48.00M | −$48.00M | 0.58B | -0.7% | — |
| 2009 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.59B | -0.6% | — |
| 2008 | $474.00M | $0.00 | $474.00M | 0.59B | -2.8% | 7.12% |
| 2007 | $526.00M | $0.00 | $526.00M | 0.61B | 0.2% | 3.16% |
| 2006 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.61B | 0.5% | — |
| 2005 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.61B | 14.7% | — |
| 2004 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.53B | 2.2% | — |
| 2003 | $275.00M | $0.00 | $275.00M | 0.52B | -0.3% | 6.80% |
| 2002 | $135.00M | $0.00 | $135.00M | 0.52B | 3.1% | 12.21% |
| 2001 | $194.00M | $0.00 | $194.00M | 0.50B | 12.2% | 1.85% |
| 2000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.45B | 1.6% | — |
| 1999 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.44B | 2.6% | — |
| 1998 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.43B | 32.7% | — |
| 1997 | $50.20M | $0.00 | $50.20M | 0.32B | -20.7% | — |
| 1996 | $33.90M | $0.00 | $33.90M | 0.41B | — | — |
| 1995 | $3.70M | $0.00 | $3.70M | — | — | — |
| 1994 | $413.20M | $0.00 | $413.20M | — | — | — |
Cash buyback spend (USD) — annual & quarterly history
Trailing-twelve-month and per-period cash repurchases for Williams Companies (WMB) from the consolidated cash flow statement (line: common stock repurchased), in USD as filed.
Cash buyback spend over time for Williams Companies (WMB)
Per-period cash repurchases
Cash buyback spend annual + quarterly history for Williams Companies (WMB)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2024 | $0 | -100.0% | -$130.00M | ||
| 2023 | $130.00M | +1344.4% | +$121.00M | ||
| 2022 | $9.00M | — | +$9.00M | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | -100.0% | -$474.00M | ||
| 2008 | $474.00M | -9.9% | -$52.00M | ||
| 2007 | $526.00M | — | +$526.00M | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | -100.0% | -$275.00M | ||
| 2003 | $275.00M | +103.7% | +$140.00M | ||
| 2002 | $135.00M | -30.4% | -$59.00M | ||
| 2001 | $194.00M | — | +$194.00M | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | -100.0% | -$50.20M | ||
| 1997 | $50.20M | +48.1% | +$16.30M | ||
| 1996 | $33.90M | +816.2% | +$30.20M | ||
| 1995 | $3.70M | -99.1% | -$409.50M | ||
| 1994 | $413.20M | — | — |
Williams Companies (WMB) most recent annual buyback spend stands at $0 (2025).
Between 2007 and 2025, Williams Companies buyback spend plunged 100.0%, falling from $526.00M to $0.
2007 marks the peak buyback spend at $526.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1998.
Within Energy, Williams Companies (WMB) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $3.03B.
Williams Companies Buyback Spend 2025: $0
Williams Companies buyback spend in 2025 was $0.
Williams Companies Buyback Spend 2024: $0
Williams Companies buyback spend in 2024 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2023.
Williams Companies Buyback Spend 2023: $130.00M
Williams Companies buyback spend in 2023 was $130.00M, surged 1344.4% from 2022.
Williams Companies Buyback Spend 2022: $9.00M
Williams Companies buyback spend in 2022 was $9.00M.
Williams Companies Buyback Spend 2021: $0
Williams Companies buyback spend in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for Williams Companies (WMB).
Sector peers by buyback spend
Companies in the same sector as Williams Companies, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil (XOM) | $20.27B | Energy |
| Chevron (CVX) | $11.86B | Energy |
| ConocoPhillips (COP) | $5.02B | Energy |
| Marathon Petroleum (MPC) | $3.49B | Energy |
| EOG Resources (EOG) | $2.56B | Energy |
| SLB (SLB) | $2.41B | Energy |
| Enbridge (ENB) | $0 | Energy |
| Kinder Morgan (KMI) | $0 | Energy |
Share count history
Diluted weighted-average shares drive the EPS denominator and per-share capital-return maths. A falling diluted share count means buybacks are outpacing dilution from stock-based compensation and option exercises.
Diluted vs basic shares (annual)
Year-over-year change in diluted shares
Green is fewer shares vs the prior fiscal year (net repurchase); red is growth (dilution). The earliest year shown has no prior year to compare.
Dividend & buyback yield over time
Stacked annual yields — buyback yield (TTM cash repurchases ÷ market cap) plus dividend yield from the same fiscal-year-end key-metrics period — show how total cash return per dollar of equity has evolved.
Buybacks vs stock-based compensation
Annual cash repurchases set against stock-based compensation. Coverage above 1× means buybacks fully offset the equity dilution from SBC. TTM coverage: 0.00×.
Capital allocation mix
How Williams Companies splits cash returned to shareholders between dividends and buybacks, plus the headroom on free cash flow that's still available for additional repurchases.
Buybacks vs dividends (share of cash returned)
Buyback capacity (TTM)
Free cash flow minus dividends paid versus actual TTM repurchases — the headroom bar shows how much of post-dividend FCF is still being deployed elsewhere.
Headroom $0.00 (TTM FCF − TTM dividends, clamped at zero).
Data & methodology
Where do buyback, dividend and compensation figures come from?
Cash buyback spend (common stock repurchased), dividends paid and stock-based compensation come from Williams Companies's consolidated cash flow statements — quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings, in USD as reported.
How are diluted shares and yields calculated?
Diluted weighted-average share counts come from the income statement (EPS denominator). Trailing twelve-month (TTM) aggregates sum the four most recent reported quarters. Buyback and dividend yields divide TTM cash flows by market capitalisation at the latest quarter-end.
How is buyback capacity defined?
Capacity compares TTM repurchases to free cash flow after dividends: operating cash flow minus capital expenditure, minus dividends paid, versus actual buybacks over the same trailing window.
Is this investment advice?
No. Figures are for informational and educational use only. Past buybacks and dividends do not predict future returns.
Frequently asked questions
Does Williams Companies buy back its own stock?
Yes, Williams Companies (WMB) has repurchased shares in recent periods. See the history table and charts on this page for amounts and trends.
Is Williams Companies diluting shareholders?
Compare stock-based compensation (SBC) to buybacks in the chart above. Net effect varies by year; see annual buyback vs SBC bars and the history table.
How has Williams Companies's share count changed?
Diluted weighted average shares changed by about 0.5% over roughly five fiscal years (annual income statement data).
What is Williams Companies's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Williams Companies (WMB) is $0 (period ending March 31, 2026).
When did Williams Companies buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Williams Companies buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $526.00M in 2007.
What was Williams Companies buyback spend in 2024?
Williams Companies (WMB) buyback spend in 2024 was $0.
What was Williams Companies buyback spend in 2025?
Williams Companies (WMB) buyback spend in 2025 was $0.
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