The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Williams Companies shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Williams Companies stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 86.7 million shares (7.09% of the company), worth about $6.51 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 38.5%.
In Q2 2026, 1,920 institutional holdings reports listed 1.26 billion shares worth $83.80 billion, up 20.0% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 98 transactions in the last two years: 27 sales worth $18.12 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 14, 2026 (Larsen Larry C, Chief Operating Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 14, 2026.
The Williams Companies, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Williams Companies shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 86.7 million | 7.09% | $6.5B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 79.8 million | 6.53% | $6.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 72.0 million | 5.89% | $5.4B |
| Merrill Lynch International | 44.7 million | 3.65% | $3.4B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 43.5 million | 3.56% | $3.3B |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 33.1 million | 2.71% | $2.5B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 31.7 million | 2.60% | $2.4B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 29.9 million | 2.44% | $2.2B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 25.1 million | 2.05% | $1.9B |
| ClearBridge Investments Ltd. (Investment Management) | 24.2 million | 1.98% | $1.8B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Williams Companies institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,920 | 1.26 billion | $83.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,895 | 1.05 billion | $76.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,778 | 1.07 billion | $64.3B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,692 | 1.07 billion | $68.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,716 | 1.09 billion | $68.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,651 | 1.08 billion | $64.4B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,590 | 1.07 billion | $57.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,411 | 1.09 billion | $49.9B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Williams Companies insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen Larry C | May 14, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Sale at price 76.48 per share. | $917,820 |
| Porter John Dean | May 6, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 75.37 per share. | $3.8M |
| Wilson Terrance Lane | May 1, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 76.35 per share. | $152,700 |
| Bergstrom Stephen W | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $756,329 |
| Sheffield Scott Douglas | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $355,924 |
| Robeson Rose M | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $278,867 |
| Creel Michael A | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $355,924 |
| Spence William H | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $371,481 |
| Ragauss Peter A | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $355,924 |
| Muncrief Richard E | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $249,432 |
| Tyson Jesse J. | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $249,432 |
| Lockhart Carri A | Apr 28, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 73.04 per share. | $237,380 |
Newest 12 of 98 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Williams Companies stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 7.09% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.53%) and State Street Corporation (5.89%).
How many institutions own Williams Companies stock?
1,920 institutional holdings reports listed Williams Companies shares in Q2 2026, 1.26 billion shares in all worth $83.80 billion.
Are Williams Companies insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 27 sales and no purchases (98 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 14, 2026.
