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Williams Co (WMB) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. Williams Co disclosed 37 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Williams Co reported the most risks in the “Production” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 03, 2026

Risk Distribution
37Risks
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

Williams Co disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks34363840424446Q4Q12017Q2Q3Q4Q12018Q2Q3Q4Q12019Q2Q3Q4Q12020Q2Q3Q4Q12021Q2Q3Q4Q12022Q2Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q4Q4Q12025Q2Q3Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q2, 2026
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedWilliams Co Risk Factors
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

    In September 2021, Williams' Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program with a maximum dollar limit of $1.5 billion. Repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, by block purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or in such other manner as determined by management. Williams will also determine the timing and amount of any repurchases based on market conditions and other factors. The share repurchase program does not obligate Williams to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. This share repurchase program does not have an expiration date. Williams' purchases of its equity securities are as follows: PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or ProgramsApril 1 - April 30, 2026- $- - $1,360,938,325 May 1 - May 31, 2026- - - 1,360,938,325 June 1 - June 30, 2026- - - 1,360,938,325 Total- -

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Production
With 12 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
37
+1
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
1Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

williams, transco, and nwp may not be able to replace, extend, or add additional customer contracts or contracted volumes on favorable terms, or at all, as applicable, which could affect williams', transco's, and nwp's financial condition and ability to grow, as well as the amount of cash available to williams to pay dividends.add additional customer contractschanges to interest rates or increases in interest rates could adversely impact williams', transco's, and nwp's access to credit, share price, and ability to issue securities or incur debt for acquisitions or other purposes, as applicable, and williams' ability to make cash dividends at intended levels.ability to issue securitiesprices for natural gas, ngls, oil, lng, and other commodities are volatile, and this volatility has and could continue to adversely affect williams' financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, access to capital, and ability to maintain or grow its business.continue to adversely affect williamschanges to interest rates or increases in interest rates could adversely impact williams', transco's, and nwp's access to credit, share price, and ability to issue securities or incur debt for acquisitions or other purposes, as applicable, and williams' ability to make cash dividends at intended levels.ability to make cash dividendswilliams', transco's, and nwp's operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations, including laws and regulations relating to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, which may expose them to significant costs, liabilities, and expenditures that could exceed expectations.regulations relating to climate changeif third-party pipelines and other facilities interconnected to williams', transco's, and nwp's pipelines and facilities become unavailable to transport natural gas and ngls or to treat natural gas, as applicable, williams', transco's, and nwp's revenues could be adversely affected.unavailable to transport natural gasa breach of information technology infrastructure, including a breach caused by a cybersecurity attack on williams, transco, or nwp, or the third parties with whom they are interconnected, may interfere with the safe operation of assets, result in the disclosure of personal or proprietary information, and cause reputational harm.breach of information technology infrastructurewilliams, transco, and nwp may not be able to replace, extend, or add additional customer contracts or contracted volumes on favorable terms, or at all, as applicable, which could affect williams', transco's, and nwp's financial condition and ability to grow, as well as the amount of cash available to williams to pay dividends.to williams to pay dividendswilliams' costs and funding obligations for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, and transco's and nwp's allocations regarding the same, are affected by factors beyond williams' control.defined benefit pension planssome of williams', transco's, and nwp's businesses are exposed to supplier concentration risks arising from dependence on a single or a limited number of suppliers.limited number of suppliers

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 37

Manufacturing1 | 2.7%
  • Manufacturing - Risk 1
    Williams', Transco's, and NWP's operations are subject to operational risks and hazards that might result in accidents and unforeseen interruptions.

    There are operational risks and hazards associated with the gathering, transporting, storage, processing, and treating of natural gas, the fractionation, transportation, and storage of NGLs, and crude oil transportation and production handling, including: - Aging infrastructure and mechanical problems;- Damages to pipelines and pipeline blockages or other pipeline interruptions;- Uncontrolled releases of natural gas (including sour gas), NGLs, crude oil, or other products;- Collapse or failure of storage facilities or caverns, as applicable;- Operator error;- Damage caused by third-party activity, such as operation of construction equipment;- Pollution and other environmental risks;- Fires, explosions, craterings, and blowouts;- Security risks, including cybersecurity;- Operating in a marine environment, as applicable. Any of these risks could result in loss of human life, personal injuries, significant damage to property, environmental pollution, impairment of operations, loss of services to customers, reputational damage, and substantial losses to Williams, Transco, and NWP. The location of certain segments of Williams', Transco's, and NWP's facilities in or near populated areas, including residential areas, commercial business centers, and industrial sites, could increase the level of damage resulting from these risks. An event such as those described above could have a material adverse effect on Williams', Transco's, and NWP's financial condition and results of operations, particularly if the event is not fully covered by insurance.

Employment / Personnel2 | 5.4%
Supply Chain4 | 10.8%
Costs5 | 13.5%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
How can I use TipRanks risk factors in my stock research?
Use the Risk Factors tab to get data about the risk factors of any company in which you are considering investing. You can easily see the most significant risks a company is facing. Additionally, you can find out which risk factors a company has added, removed or adjusted since its previous disclosure. You can also see how a company’s risk factors compare to others in its sector. Without reading company reports or participating in conference calls, you would most likely not have access to this sort of information, which is usually not included in press releases or other public announcements. A simplified analysis of risk factors is unique to TipRanks.
What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.