WMBs 280M Volume Ranks 374th as Invesco Cuts Stake and Analysts Split on Outlook

On August 11, 2025, The (WMB) traded with a volume of $0.28 billion, ranking 374th in market activity. Institutional investors reshaped their stakes in the energy infrastructure company, with Invesco Ltd. cutting its position by 14.3% to 11.3 million shares, while Vanguard Group increased its holdings by 0.6%. The firm reported Q2 earnings of $0.46 per share, falling short of the $0.49 estimate, and revenue of $2.78 billion against a forecast of $2.90 billion. The company declared a $0.50 quarterly dividend, yielding 3.5%, with payment scheduled for September 29.

Analyst activity highlighted mixed sentiment. Wolfe Research upgraded WMB from "underperform" to "peer perform," while Wall Street Zen downgraded to "sell." Wells Fargo raised its price target to $70, and TD Cowen initiated a "buy" rating at $67. Institutional ownership remains dominant, with 86.44% held by funds. Recent insider transactions included SVP Terrance Lane Wilson selling 2,000 shares, reducing his stake by 0.63%. Despite the earnings miss, the stock remains in a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $62.

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